Drake University assistant volleyball coach Katie Walker recently completed her first season with the Bulldogs after spending nearly six previous seasons as an assistant at the Division I level. Originally from Kent, Wash., Walker played collegiately at Idaho before beginning her coaching career.
What was your journey from a student-athlete to coach like and when did you realize you wanted to pursue coaching?
Coach Walker: I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. I love connecting with people and helping people through the learning process. Once volleyball was over, I realized a huge part of me would be missing, so I decided to become a graduate assistant at Northern Kentucky University.