Northwestern College Athletics

Wayne Westenberg is in his 16th season as an assistant coach within the Northwestern College volleyball program. Westenberg, a Northwestern College alum, earned his Ed.D. degree from the University of South Dakota and is an associate professor of mathematics at NWC.

Family: wife-Diane; children-Maria, Julie, Kristin and Matt; 11 grandchildren

Alma Mater (Year): Northwestern College (1979)

Coaching Experience:
2006-present: Assistant Coach at Northwestern College
1982-2001: Head Coach at Unity Christian High School
1979-1981: Head Coach at Sanborn High School

Coaching Honors:
2014 AVCA Regional Assistant Coach of the Year
2007 inductee into the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association Volleyball Hall of Fame
Named the Iowa High School Coach of the Year five times
1999-named National High School Coach of the Year
22 years of coaching High School Volleyball; 593-108-33 record
Led Unity Christian to 10 state tournaments; 5 state championships

"I hope the players in NWC’s program continue growing in their realization that all areas of life are opportunities to advance the kingdom of Christ,” Westenberg said. “Coaching at Northwestern is a tremendous privilege because of the chance to work with athletes who have such a high level of character.”