Lexington, KY — The American Volleyball Coaches Association is pleased to announce that Regent University Head Men's and Women's Volleyball Coach, Katelyn Totherow, has been named a 2024 College Thirty Under 30 Award Recipient.
The Thirty Under 30 honors program recognizes up-and-coming coaches in these different sectors of the sport who serve in a range of roles, from head coach to volunteer assistant to club director. Each of this year's recipients had to be age 30 or under as of Dec. 31, 2023, to qualify for the award.
This year's list of Thirty Under 30 College Award recipients includes women's and men's coaches who are rising leaders in the sport. These honorees work hard and are passionate about teaching, helping players reach their full potential, and growing the game at the collegiate level.
"It comes as no surprise that Katelyn was recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association for the Thirty Under 30 College award", said Director of Athletics, Michael W. Allen. "From the moment I first met her during my interview, she had this spirit about her that resonated with me. Shortly after my arrival here at Regent University, I saw how intentional she was with her student-athletes, how she protects her culture, how she wholeheartedly supports the mission of our institution, and truly pours into our student-athletes not only as volleyball players, but as uniquely made individuals.
On the court, she is a rising rock star. She has taken a program with no facilities of our own at the moment, a limited budget, and no scholarships, and built a consistent contender in the NCCAA South Region, while getting us to the national stage last year. For these reasons, and many more I could list, we are extremely blessed to have Coach K.T. on our team and we celebrate this accomplishment alongside her."
Totherow is in her 4th season leading the Women's program and was tasked last year with building a new Men's program for the University. This is a challenge she has gladly accepted, as the men will make their debut beginning in January. "My desire to see athletes be successful both on and off the court is what lead me to coach", said Totherow. "Volleyball has brought me so much joy and introduced me to so many wonderful people that I also want to share that joy with the players I am privileged to lead every day. I also deeply enjoy building relationships with my players that last much longer than their time within my program".
The Regent University Athletic Department would like to congratulate Coach K.T. for receiving this incredible honor and for helping the department as a whole, move the needle.
For full winners visit
https://www.avca.org/award/2024-avca-thirty-under-30-winners/
