Waverly, Iowa, native Adam Hinders is in his first year as the college's head men's and women's track and cross country coach.

Hinders was a two-time Missouri Valley Conference champion and a four-time all-MVC performer at the University of Northern Iowa. He was an NCAA qualifier in the 4x400 and 800 in 2004, and was an NCAA Division I All-American in the 4x400 relay

Hinders is a graduate of Waverly-Shell Rock High School, where he earned Elite All-State track and field honors and was a Class 3A state champion in the 800, 4x800 and 1600-meter medley relay. He was also a Drake Relays 1600-meter medley relay champion.

Hinders received his bachelor of arts degree in exercise science from the University of Northern Iowa and is pursuing his master of arts degree in exercise physiology from Northern Iowa.

Adam and his wife, Elly Glass, reside in Dubuque.