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Luke Ward

EDUCATION:
  • Concordia University-Irvine – Master's of Arts in Coaching and Athletic Administration (2019)
  • Olivet Nazarene University – Bachelor's of Science in K12 Physical Education (2009)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
  • Indiana Wesleyan University, Associate Athletics Director, Facilities & Recreation (2025-Present)
  • Oral Roberts University, Head Volleyball Coach (2023-2024)
  • Trinity International University, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach (2015-2023)
  • Trinity International University, Head Men’s Volleyball Coach (2021-2023)
  • Trinity International University, Interim Athletic Director (2022-2023)
  • First Contact Volleyball LLC, Owner/Club Director (2014-2018)
  • Olivet Nazarene University, Assistant Volleyball Coach (2012-2015)
  • Iroquois County CUSD #9, Watskea, IL, PE/Health Teacher (2011-2015)

HIGHLIGHTS:
  • AVCA National Coach of the Year, NCCAA: 2022
  • NCCAA D1 Women’s Volleyball National Champion, TIU Women’s Volleyball: 2022
  • Named TIU Women’s Volleyball Winningest Coach: 2020
  • NCCAA Volleyball North Central Region Chair, 5 years
  • TIU Champions of Character Liaison, 8 years
  • Illinois Principals Association Award for Outstanding Educators, Nov. 2013


PERSONAL INFORMATION
  • Luke is married to his wife, Erin, and they have four children, Nolan, Chase, Adler, and Sloane.

 
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