Lander Athletics Promotes Kathryn Settle to Head Volleyball Coach

2/7/2025 10:01:00 AM | By: Hailey Franklin - Assistant Sports Information Director

GREENWOOD - Lander University Athletics is excited to announce the promotion of Kathryn Settle as the new Head Volleyball Coach. Settle, who has served as the Bearcats' assistant coach since January 2021, takes the helm after playing a pivotal role in the program.

"I'm excited to announce Kat Settle as our next head coach for our volleyball team. Over the last five seasons, Kat has played a huge role in our success," said Athletics Director Brian Reese. "Every element of the program she has been a part of while working tirelessly to get us to where we are today. She is the perfect fit for what we are trying to accomplish with our program."

In her five seasons as an assistant, Settle helped lead Lander to an 87-47 overall record and a 34-25 mark in Peach Belt Conference play. Her leadership was instrumental in guiding the Bearcats to the 2024 PBC regular-season championship, the first in program history, and the 2023 conference championship game appearance, Lander's first since 2007.

Settle also helped coach Lander to the NCAA Tournament each of the last three seasons, making the Regional Semifinals in 2022 and 2023. The Bearcats reached the program's first Southeast Regional Championship game this past season.

During her time on staff, Settle helped develop multiple All-Conference and All-Region players while contributing to one of the most successful five-year stretches in Lander Volleyball history. Her leadership, strategic mindset and commitment to player development have been key to the program's rise as a championship contender.

In 2023, Settle was honored with the prestigious American Volleyball Coaches Association's 30 Under 30 Award, recognizing her as one of the top 30 college coaches in the nation under the age of 30.

"I am incredibly grateful and humbled to be named the next head volleyball coach at Lander University," said Settle. "My last five seasons here have been nothing short of amazing, and I'd like to thank Dr. Cosentino, Brian Reese, and the entire administration for this amazing opportunity to continue to serve our student-athletes. Go Bearcats!"

As the Bearcats look to build on their historic success, Settle will now lead the program into an exciting new era.

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