INDIANAPOLIS – University of Indianapolis Athletics Director
Kim Pate announced the first coaching hire of her tenure on Tuesday, as former three-time All-American and national champion
Haley Kindall was named the seventh head coach in UIndy volleyball history.
The 2021 AVCA Assistant Coach of the Year, Kindall served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for perennial NCAA tournament program University of West Florida during the 2024 season. She returned to the Argos this past fall following her initial stint from 2021-23.
"I am beyond excited to become the next Head Volleyball Coach here at the University of Indianapolis," Kindall exclaimed. "From the moment I connected with the UIndy community, I could feel the passion, energy, and commitment to excellence that makes this place so special. Being a part of this incredible university is an honor, and throughout the interview process, it became clear that this is where I am meant to be."
UWF was one of the best programs in NCAA Division II during Kindall's time on the bench, winning both the Gulf South Conference regular season and postseason tournament each season. The Argos earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament all three seasons, advancing to the South Region final in 2021 before finishing with an impressive 35-2 record and a No. 5 ranking in the final AVCA national poll. She also helped develop nine All-Americans during her time at UWF.
"I am thrilled to announce that Haley Kindall will lead our Greyhound volleyball program as the next head coach," shared Pate, UIndy's
new Director of Athletics. "Haley brings tremendous passion for coaching and a heart for mentoring and preparing student-athletes for success in all aspects of life. She is one of the top up and coming volleyball coaches in the collegiate ranks and I'm excited to see this program take off under her leadership. I want to welcome her and her fiance Kai to our Greyhound Family!"
Prior to her time with the Argos, Kindall was an assistant coach at Washburn University during the unique spring season of 2021. The Ichabods went 14-5, falling in the MIAA tournament quarterfinals.
Kindall also spent two seasons as a graduate assistant at her alma mater Wheeling University, Four Cardinals earned AVCA All-America honors under her tutelage, as the program advanced to the national quarterfinals in 2018 and Atlantic Region title match in 2019.
Kindall concluded: "I cannot wait to bring my passion for the game, my drive to develop student-athletes both on and off the court, and my vision for success to this program. Let's get to work!"
As a student-athlete, Kindall was a standout middle blocker at Wheeling, earning AVCA All-America honors three times (2014-16). The Westerville, Ohio native was also voted an All-Region First Team middle all four seasons, capping her career with both Mountain East and Atlantic Region Player of the Year distinctions in 2016. The Cardinals claimed the 2015 NCAA DII national championship, with Kindall named to the all-tournament team. All told, Wheeling accumulated an incredible 156-17 (.902) record during Kindall's career and a perfect 76-0 mark in MEC play, advancing as far as the DII national quarterfinals each season.
Kindall left Wheeling as one of the top student-athletes in program history. In total, Kindall recorded 1,573 kills (2.97 kills per set) with an outstanding .374 hitting percentage in 530 sets played. The All-American also finished with 536 career blocks, including 78 solo stops.
Between her playing and coaching career, Kindall has been a part of five NCAA national quarterfinal appearances.
Kindall earned her bachelor's in Business Marketing with a minor in Art from Wheeling in 2017 before graduating with a Master of Business Administration in 2020. In between, she spent time overseas in Germany for Prowin Volleys TV Holtz in the FIVB Professional League from July 2017 to April 2018.
Haley is engaged to be married to Kai Case later this spring.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT KINDALL
Wheeling head coach Christy Benner:
"I couldn't be happier for Haley. Having had the honor of coaching her both as a player and assistant coach, I've seen her incredible energy and passion for the game. Her wonderful personality and genuine care for her players makes her an ideal mentor; she is the type of coach that brings out the best in everyone around her. Her players will love learning from her, not only because of her volleyball knowledge, but because of the positive, high-energy environment she creates."
West Florida head coach Melissa Wolter:
"Haley is one of the most brilliant volleyball minds I have ever met. She's the perfect blend of passionate and tough, personable and caring. She's a winner, excellent leader, and extremely driven. She has this electric personality that people gravitate towards, which is the recipe for success as a head coach. She immediately raised the level of our program,and I'm excited to see her do the same thing at UIndy."
Washburn head coach Chris Herron:
"Haley has come from nothing but highly-successful programs, both as a player and a coach. She will take all those experiences and create her own culture and make UIndy a national power."