Katie joined the WAVE staff in 2026! Prior to WAVE, she coached at Santa Barbara Volleyball Club (2023-2025). Her playing history includes:
- 4 years of club at Rise and LAVA
- 2 years at Santa Barbara City College
- 1 year of club at UCSD

Katie believes every athlete deserves the opportunity to prove themselves both on and off the court. As a coach, she strives to create a positive, supportive, and challenging environment where every player feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Through hard work, accountability, teamwork, respect, and perseverance, she aims to help athletes develop their skills, build confidence, and grow as leaders and individuals. Her goal is not only to help athletes succeed in competition, but also to develop the character, resilience, and life skills that will serve them long after their playing careers have ended.