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Kandace Cook
Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Grand View University's Department of Athletics is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kandace Cook as the next Head Coach of the Grand View women's volleyball program. 
Kandace Cook has been named the fourth head coach in the history of Grand View's women's volleyball program, bringing a wealth of experience, particularly at the NAIA level. With a deep understanding of the game and a proven track record, Coach Cook is the ideal leader to continue building on the program's success.

"I am so excited to join Grand View University as the head women's volleyball coach!" said Coach Cook. "My mission is to build a captivating culture that empowers student-athletes to thrive both on and off the court. With a strong foundation already in place, I am committed to elevating the program, inspiring excellence, and achieving success together as a team. I look forward to leading with passion, purpose, and a vision that prioritizes the student-athlete experience. I couldn't be more excited to start this next journey as a Viking!"

Cook's coaching career includes two highly successful seasons as the head coach at William Woods University, where she quickly made an impact. She posted an impressive 0.701 winning percentage in her first two seasons and compiled an overall head coaching record of 49-21. Prior to that, she spent three seasons with Columbia College, where she helped lead the team to a 75-27 record. During her time there, Cook's contributions earned her back-to-back American Midwest Conference (AMC) Assistant Coach of the Year honors in 2021 and 2022, and she played a key role in their run to the NAIA National Championship Quarterfinals in 2022.

In addition to her collegiate accomplishments, Coach Cook brings a wealth of experience in various coaching roles, including her work as the Beach Volleyball Club Director and Coach for the Alpha Omega Beach Volleyball Academy, Head Volleyball Coach at Calvary Lutheran High School, and Head Club Volleyball Coach for the 417 Columbia Juniors. Her role as a Volleyball Scout/Recruiter for the National Scouting Report further strengthens her ability to identify and develop high-level athletes.

Coach Cook earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Stephens College, where she also played volleyball for two years. Her diverse background and passion for the game will help elevate Grand View volleyball to new heights.

"We are thrilled to welcome Kandace Cook as the next head coach of our women's volleyball program," said Troy Plummer, Vice President for Athletics at Grand View University. "Her extensive experience, proven track record, and passion for the game make her the perfect fit for our team. Coach Cook's leadership and dedication to developing student-athletes both on and off the court will play a pivotal role in continuing the success of our program. We are excited to see the impact she will make at Grand View and look forward to the bright future she will help build for our volleyball program."
Kandace Cook will begin her tenure as the Viking's new head coach effective immediately.

THE COOK FILE
Hometown: La Junta, CO 
Family: Husband Jerry Chambers. 

Education
Associates of Science, Otero Junior College, 2012
Associates of Arts, Lamar Community College, 2013 
Bachelor's degree, Science in Biology, Stephens College, 2016
Master of Education, Athletic/Activities Administration, William Woods University, 2024

Coaching Career
Head Coach, William Woods University, 2022-2024
Assistant Volleyball Coach, Columbia College, 2020-2022
Volleyball Club Director/Coach, Alpha Omega Volleyball (indoor), 2022-current
Beach Volleyball Club Director/Coach, Alpha Omega Beach Volleyball Academy, 2021-current
Head Volleyball Coach, Calvary Lutheran High School, 2019-2024 
Volleyball Scout/Recruiter, National Scouting Report, 2019-2022 
Assistant Volleyball Coach, Stephens College, 2018-2020

Coaching Accomplishments
20+ win seasons in 2023 & 2024….AMC Assistant Coach of the Year in 2021 & 2022…. NAIA National Championship 2022 Quarterfinalists.

THE FACTS ON COOK
11 years of coaching experience 
6 years of assistant coaching experience
2 years of collegiate HC experience 
49-21 collegiate HC record in two seasons  
75-27 record as an assistant at Columbia 
2x MAC Assistant Coach of the Year
10-7 at Columbia against ranked or RV opponents 
Was selected to coach Men's VB and beach volleyball at WWU 

COOK'S PLAYING CAREER
DS/L at Lamar CC, where she had 434 digs, 3.2 per set her sophomore year
OH at Stephens College in 2014 & 2015 
Recorded 190 kills, 93 digs, and 37 blocks in her senior season. 
 

Raphael Lima Seabra
Men's Volleyball Coach

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