Spartanburg Methodist College has named Katie Zimmerman Head Women’s volleyball coach, starting during the 2018 season. Zimmerman is succeeding Megan Aiello, who became SMC’s athletic director May 1.
“Katie has a very impressive background as a student-athlete, playing both indoor and beach volleyball, and as an assistant coach at the NCAA DI level,” says Aiello. “She is focused, driven, and has a true passion for the game. Katie displayed a genuine caring and warmth for the student-athletes under her leadership, and we’re confident she’s the right person to lead our program here at SMC.”
Zimmerman received a master’s degree in exercise science and rehabilitation sciences from the University of South Carolina in December 2018. While there, she participated on the Division I beach volleyball team as a member of the winningest pair in South Carolina school history. Prior to obtaining her master’s, she received a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Wichita State University, where she graduated summa cum laude and participated on the school’s Division I volleyball team. The Wichita State team had 3 NCAA tournament appearances and a Sweet Sixteen berth.
Outside of college teams, Zimmerman has served as assistant coach for the University of Louisiana volleyball team, where she helped improve the team’s wins from 10-21 in 2016 to a 21-11 record in 2017. She also coached the Cajun Elite Volleyball Club and camps at Wichita State University and the University of South Carolina.