Bendick joined the WKU Student Athlete Success Center in 2024. She advises the WKU Volleyball and both Men's and Women's Track and Cross-Country teams where she assists with their academic needs, academic advising, NCAA eligibility, and ensuring that all athletes are progressing towards the completion of their desired degree.
Prior to joining the WKU SASC staff Bendick was an assistant coach for the Glenville State University Women's Basketball team. During her tenure on the GSU Lady Pioneer basketball staff Bendick helped guide the team to an 80-8 overall record while securing a D2 National Championship in 2021-2022 and a Final Four appearance in 2022-2023. In addition to her on the court duties at GSU, Bendick held the position of Academic Oversight Advisor for all women's sports programs where they achieved historic success with programmatic GPAs and graduation rates.
Bendick graduated in 2009 with an MA in Sports Management from Hardin Simmons University and a BA in Administration from McMurry University in 2005.
Bendick is a native of Corpus Christi, Texas and currently resides in Bowling Green, Kentucky with her husband Luke, their pug Yasi and cat Karma.
