Kristi joined OPVC in 2023 and brings extensive playing, coaching, and teaching experience to the club. She has coached at Badin, McAuley, and LaSalle High Schools, including experience as a Varsity Head Coach, and has coached both boys and girls volleyball in the GCCYS. Kristi has also taught Intro to Volleyball courses as a graduate assistant at Miami University.

At OPVC, Kristi has established herself as a successful coach and a passionate developer of young athletes. She helped lead 13-1 to a USAV National Bid and most recently led the 11-1 National team to a 10th-place finish out of 68 teams at the 2026 AAU National Championships.

Known for her detailed, constructive approach to teaching, Kristi helps athletes understand not only what to do, but the “why” behind it, while finding ways to support each player’s individual development.