Commit to your love of the game. I'll help you achieve your true top athlete mindset.
Whether you're a high school player dreaming of playing in college, a collegiate athlete aiming for professional success, or a professional athlete navigating the world leagues, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. I'll encourage you to unlock your true potential to live a fierce, unstoppable, and resilient life.
With over 20 years of volleyball experience, I understand the unique challenges you face and the passion that drives you. Together, we’ll develop the mental fortitude, the cognitive tools, and the confidence needed to excel both on and off the court. I'll help you maneuver the rules and regulations to achieve your goals. Let's unlock your true potential and make every moment in your athletic journey count.
With Love,
Official Bio
Kayla has been playing volleyball for 21 years and counting. Born and raised in the small town of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, she began playing volleyball in 5th grade at school and quickly developed a joy on the court that was unmatched. In 8th grade, she made the jump to the club volleyball scene to be able to play the sport more.
Through high school, she was a 3 sport athlete playing basketball and running track and field, but nothing beat the love of the volleyball game. During those years, she played for Nebraska Impact and Nebraska Elite traveling to all the big tournaments and qualifiers. She tried out for the USA Youth National Team (now the National Team Development Program) and got selected to represent them in the Wisconsin Dells, WI and again the following year in Des Moines, IA. She also had the honor of representing the youth USA team abroad in Pula, Croatia for an international tournament.
The time, dedication, and effort invested in the club scene resulted in her receiving a full-ride scholarship offer to the University of Northern Iowa. There, she served as captain during her junior and senior years, earned a spot on the All-Missouri Valley Conference First Team three times, and was selected for the 2016 USA Collegiate National Team.
Kayla's professional career has taken her across the globe for over 8 years. She began in Hungary, where she was selected as the team captain and got her first experience playing abroad. It only deepened the motivation to keep moving up and thriving through volleyball. The next two years took her to Finland, where she was named Best Spiker in both the Finnish Cup and the Finnish Mestaruusliiga (2019/2020). She then thrived in Germany for four years, earning accolades such as Best Server in the German Bundesliga (2022/2023) and Best Middle Blocker in the German Bundesliga (2021/2022).
In 2023, Kayla decided to go all in and was selected as a member of the USA National Team in 2023, where she contributed to the team’s gold medal victory at the NORCECA Pan Am Cup Final Six and earned a bronze medal at the 2023 NORCECA Pan American Cup. She was then selected to return to the USA National team in 2024, where she aided in the VNL tournament in Brazil.
After years playing abroad, she returned to the United States to play back home. She finished 17th in overall ranking for Athletes Unlimited and then continues to play now in LOVB (League One Volleyball) for Atlanta.
Passionate about empowering the next generation of volleyball players, Kayla is dedicated to coaching and mentoring young athletes. She focuses on helping them build mental toughness, resilience, and a winning mindset.
Kayla believes in the transformative power of sports and aims to inspire and equip athletes with the tools they need to succeed. She encourages them to embrace their journey, stay true to themselves, and pursue their dreams with unwavering determination. Her motto: To SERVE your own DREAMS.
Pan American Final 6 Competition, Dominican Republic
Testimonial
“Beyond professional”
Kayla gave the most insightful guidance about my son's sports journey through high school all the way to how to select specific Colleges and get sponsored. The information she gave us is life changing. I would have never been able to figure this stuff out on my own.
“Mind-set Unlocked”
Kayla has an incredible ability to connect with young athletes in a way that I, as a parent, couldn't. She shifted my daughter's mindset from doubt and uncertainty to confidence and determination. The change has been remarkable—Kayla's guidance and mentorship have truly unlocked her potential both on and off the court.
“No more bad court days”
Kayla pointed out very specific tendencies that were actual blindspots in my on-court and off court personality. She helped me make a few shifts and the way the coach and team mates responded was incredible. It is all mindset and sub-concious work.