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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 returns for his third season as an Indiana Wesleyan University assistant coach and his sixth season with Coach Candace Moats and the Wildcat volleyball staff.
Tyson began his volleyball career at Elizabethtown Area (Pa.) High School where he competed on the varsity boy's 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. Tyson also competed on the AAU Club Volleyball program for two years.
Tyson served for three years as a student manager where he began the transition from athlete to coach and upon graduation from Indiana Wesleyan with a double major in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration accepted the position of assistant coach. Tyson is involved in all phases of the Wildcat Volleyball program, including overseeing strength and conditioning, defensive player development and on-court strategy while serving as the recruiting and scouting coordinator.
During his time with the Wildcat Volleyball program, the team has won six consecutive MCC Conference Tournaments, made two NCCAA National Tournament appearances, including one second place finish, and one NAIA National Tournament Appearance.
Tyson is currently pursuing his Master of Arts in Physical Education with a Coaching Specialization from Ball State University. He is married to Ruth and currently resides in Marion.
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