Education
In 1981, Wade graduated Warsaw Community High School (Warsaw, Indiana), and received a bachelor"s degree in kinesiology from Cal State Fullerton in 1991.
In 1981, Wade graduated Warsaw Community High School (Warsaw, Indiana), and received a bachelor"s degree in kinesiology from Cal State Fullerton in 1991.
Wade served as head coach of the women"s volleyball program at the University of the Pacific from 2006-2008. Wade is married to former University of Washington volleyball player Tani Martin, with whom he has two sons, Makana & Kainoa Wade. His hobbies include Biking, Golf and hiking.
Alma Mater: Cal State Fullerton, 1991 Cal State Fullerton, Assistant Coach, 1987-1988 Magnum Volleyball Club, 1986–1995 Southern California Volleyball Institute, 1993–1995 Hawai‘i, Assistant Coach, 1995–1997 Hawai‘i, Associate Coach, 1998–2005 Pacific, Head Coach, 2006-2008 United States of America Volleyball Federation Senior Select Team, 2007.
As an assistant coach, Wade helped guide Hawaii to 11 conference championships. During that time span, Hawaii held a conference record of 160-1 and an overall record of 310-39. At Hawaii, Wade and the Rainbow Wahine went to 11 consecutive National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament appearances, six Regional Finals, and four Final Fours. Hawaii played in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship match in 1996. Wade helped produce eight All-Americans and 18 All-America awards, including two National Players of the Year.