About Me

FAMILY
My name is Kate Stromberg, class of 2011.
I live in Lexington, Kentucky, a traditionally strong sports town. I have played volleyball since I was very young, partly due to my parents who are long-time players themselves. My Mother has done some coaching too. I love playing volleyball with my two sisters and sometimes my little brother (even though he is more of a basketball guy).

POSITIONS PLAYED
In my sophomore year, all three Stromberg sisters played on the same high school team together, that was fun and sometimes a little stressful.
My sophomore and junior years at Henry Clay High School were filled with loads of fun and little drama, because we were focused on just playing our best. I was a 6-rotation player both years, playing middle in the front row. Although I would much rather hit outside, I played middle where my team needed me most. I am looking forward to my fifth year of club volleyball. Over the years I have played nearly every position (libero, right side, outside). But now I am completely focused on my outside hitting and passing.

WORK ETHIC
This year my club is trying a new thing and chose to combine the best 17 and 18 year-olds from the area and make one 18 elite team. So I will be playing up this year as a junior. In club this year I look forward to traveling farther to play better teams and concluding the season with participation in the AAUs for the first time. Although volleyball is a huge part of my life, school and my grades are even more important. I am part of the Liberal Arts Academy at Henry Clay, which is a select group of students in the top 10% of the class. The Academy requires a rigorous courseload and 20 volunteer hours per year. I have managed through the years to stay on task, keeping a 3.9 unweighted GPA.

TRAINING
When not studying or practicing, I work out with a trainer as often as possible, working on my explosive movements, improving my verticle, and increasing my arm strength and speed. Recently, I have convinced my whole club team to work out together, which makes it ten times more fun.

SCHEDULE
Club practices start January 5 and continue twice a week until June, included this year will also be some position-specific practices. We are attending 10 tournaments, 4 of which will be with a new Power League with the best teams from the Hoosier and Pioneer Regions called the MidEast Power League.

FUTURE
I love volleyball and hope to continue playing my whole life. The satisfaction comes when the commitment and hard work pay off in successful plays, matches and ultimately in a successful season. I am willing to do what it takes to live up to the expectations of my coaches and school and look forward to college as a great place to expand my skills in a higher level and to move on to helping the next team.