At the young age of 15, Karina began her volleyball journey as a versatile athlete in Calgary and ended her club career with a Division I placement with Ace in its early years. Her love for the sport continued as a libero at the collegiate level for Ambrose University, in which time they made their ACAC provincial debut. Over the past 5 years Karina has coached a range of male and female athletes from 8 years old to 18. Her recent endeavours with Elite West Volleyball Club - a program that has successfully won 9 National Championship medals and sent over 350 athletes to post secondary programs - has set her coaching foundations to a new level and demonstrated a continuous commitment to growth. Karina brings a competitive spirit with the desire to positively impact her athletes with skills to make them successful in life and sport.