Kathryn Boden
Outside Hitter | Aliso Viejo, CA | Stanford
USA National Team
2024 Olympics, Silver Medal
Member since 2019
Stanford University (2016-19)
3X NCAA Champion
3X First Team All American
2X AVCA National Player of the Year
2019 James E. Sullivan Award, for the Top Amateur Athlete in the US
International Professional Volleyball (7 years) in Japan, Italy, and Türkiye
Prosecco Doc Imoco Volley Conegliano
3 Italian Serie A1 Titles
CEV Champions League Title
Club World Championship
Only player in history to win FIVB World Championship medals in both beach and indoor
Kathryn’s Fun Facts:
What do you love about LA / what are you looking forward to in LA?
I love all of the different people and cultures and food that are a part of LA. Im looking forward to getting to meet all of our new fans, and Im really excited to see my family in the stands at our matches.
How would you describe your playing style to someone who’s never seen you play?
I would describe my playing style as powerful and strong. I think I lead by example more than anything.
What's one thing a coach has said to you that's stuck with you through your career?
Jim Stone, my coach for the junior national team, told me “you can do anything you decide to do”, and thats really stuck with me. I have accomplished all of my goals so far and those came a lot from working hard and deciding to get through anything that was in my way.
What's your pre-game ritual?
I usually listen to chill music, have a coffee, and play brain games on my phone, while looking over scouting reports.
What's your favorite thing to do off the court that helps your game on the court?
I just love to spend time with my people, really in any setting. They allow me to recharge and be my best on the court.
What's on your LA bucket list?
I have never been to a Lakers Game!
What’s your current hype song?
I really like Walking on the Edge by Sons of Legion
What's one thing you can't leave the house without?
Can’t leave the house without extra hair ties
What's one piece of advice you have for young players?
My piece of advice for younger players is to find something outside your sport that excites you or brings you joy that allows you to be your best on the court. Life and sport is all about balance if you want to be successful at both!