Katie joined the WAVE staff in 2026!

Katie is a volleyball player from Omaha, Nebraska, with over a decade of experience playing both school and club volleyball. She started playing at 8 years old and had the opportunity to travel throughout the United States for competitive tournaments. She began as an outside hitter and setter before transitioning to defensive specialist and libero around 7th grade.

Her coaching philosophy is centered around strong fundamentals, well-rounded athletes, and teamwork. Katie believes every player should develop a strong foundation of skills while learning how to contribute to their team in different ways. She wants to create a fun, competitive, and encouraging environment where athletes are challenged to improve, build confidence, and learn the importance of respect and being a supportive teammate both on and off the court.

Katie attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for her undergraduate degree and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree at San Diego State University. Since moving to San Diego, she has continued playing volleyball through intramurals and currently plays 2v2 beach volleyball in her free time.

Katie is excited about the opportunity to share my passion for volleyball with younger athletes and help them grow both as players and as teammates.