Luke Candiano is in his first year as an assistant football coach at Hampden-Sydney College during 2026-27, serving as the Chief of Staff. He had served as a student assistant coach at his alma mater, NCAA Division III member DePauw (IN) University, since 2024 after two years as a team member of the Tigers (2022-23).
Candiano supported the DePauw coaching staff through daily logistics, practice preparation and equipment management for 150 student-athletes, while also assisting in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes. He served as a member of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), as well, and was a primary liaison between the Athletic Department and nearly 600 student-athletes. In addition, Candiano was a co-leader of ambassadors for the Management Fellows Honors Program and received the Management Fellows Award for Excellence in Leadership, served as treasurer for Delta Tau Delta fraternity and was an analyst for the DePauw Investment Group.
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A native of Anderson, Indiana, Luke graduated from DePauw in 2026 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics. He and his brothers operate Candiano Beef raising organic cattle in providing high-quality, grass-fed beef directly from farm to table.
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