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2008 Volleyball Coaches
Candace Moats
Head Coach
As a coach I want to "finish the race well" being everything God wants me to be and allowing Him to do everything He wants to do through me. Finishing well is not measured by awards or recognition but by my willingness to listen to God's voice, focus on what He is up to with me, my teams and/or individual athletes, and believe in the end that I was used fully to impact people's lives for Christ.

What do I value in my player's lives? Honesty and openness to struggle in their journey of knowing God, strive for excellence in their volleyball skills and life skills, accept their teammates and learn how to communicate effectively in relationships, and effect people's lives as they go out and mentor others."

Coach Moats' accomplishments in volleyball began at Norris High School in Firth, Nebraska where she was an outstanding volleyball and track athlete. Moats won the state meet four years in a row in the mile and half-mile, and continues to hold records in track and volleyball.

Moats received a full-ride volleyball and track scholarship to the University of Nebraska - Omaha. After one year she transferred to Crown College in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota where her team earned three National Championships. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Coaching while at Crown.

Moats then went on to earn a Masters in Athletic Administration at St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minnesota.

In 1984 Moats began her coaching career at Crown College. She coached volleyball for eleven years, taught Physical Education for six years, and served as Crown's Athletic Director for four years.

In 1995 Coach Moats moved to Winona Lake, Indiana to teach Physical Education and coach volleyball, before moving to IWU in 2002.

Some of Coach Moats accomplishments include:

• One NAIA Regional 8 Championship

• One trip to the NAIA National Tournament

• Three NCCAA National Championships

• Five NCCAA Regional Championships

• Three NCCAA National Coach of the Year awards

• Seven MCC championships

• Six Consecutive MCC Tournament championships

• Three MCC Coach of the Year awards

• Three years as MCC Volleyball chairperson

• NCCAA National Volleyball Chair for ten years

• NCCAA National Board, Member at-Large for four years

• NAIA Region VIII Volleyball Chair for one year

• NAIA Volleyball Committee (President - one year; Vice President -one year)

• CAP(Coaching Accreditation Program) Level Three Certified in Volleyball

• Career volleyball coaching record : 510 wins and 225 losses

Jeff Tyson
Assistant Coach
Tyson enters his second season as the assistant volleyball coach at IWU. He has played an integral role in the outstanding performance the volleyball program has consistently displayed for five years. Jeff quickly earned a reputation as a hard-working, dedicated student manager of which he served for three years.

Tyson began his volleyball career at Elizabethtown Area High School where he competed on the varsity boys volleyball team for two years, starting every match. In his career, he was named team captain for two years, Elizabethtown Chronicle Student Athlete of the week and Lancaster Lebanon League All Star. Jeff also competed on the AAU Club Volleyball program for two years.

After graduating from High School, Jeff attended Indiana Wesleyan University. After his freshmen year he was selected as the manager for the women's volleyball program. "After one week with Jeff I could tell he was an excellent choice," said head coach Candace Moats. "He was knowledgeable, committed to the program, and had an ability to connect with the players on the court as a much respected person." Tyson also earned the highest honor awarded to a team manager by receiving the Caleb Dimmich Award his junior year.

Following graduation in 2007 with a B.S. in Computer Science and Business Administration, Tyson graciously accepted the position as assistant coach. Last year's MCC Conference Player of the Year, Rebekah Reichard says, "I am really looking forward to playing for Jeff as assistant coach! His time spent with our team as manager has shown he is very knowledgeable about the game of volleyball, has a big servant's heart, and really enjoys working with our team. Jeff is a great addition to our coaching staff and I'm so glad he has chosen to stay! IWU volleyball would not be the same without him!"  

Alyssa Odell
Student Assistant