About Natalie
During her high school career, Natalie earned multiple trips to state, and even qualified for Girls Jr Nationals. Natalie played club at several different clubs, even playing a year at Iowa PowerPlex, on the 18u team at just 16 years old. During high school Natalie helped run volleyball camps and even coached through AVBA.
Natalie continued her athletic career at Kansas City-Kansas where she redshirted her first year. She then went to Iowa State briefly, only to realize she missed playing. Natalie transferred to William Penn to play the last two years of college and earn her degree. She assisted at camps and training programs throughout her collegiate playing career. Natalie joined PowerPlex in 2019. In 2021 Natalie and Monica Sickel’s team earned a trickle down bid to USAV Nationals. They competed in the American division and placed 43rd. In 2022 Natalie and Jess Callahan’s 12u team earned a trickle down bid to USAV Nationals. They competed in the American division and placed 53rd. In 2024 Natalie and Tina Miranda’s 12u team entered into USAV Nationals at the Patriot Division, earning 35th. In 2025 Natalie and Tina Miranda’s 13u team earned a trickle down bid to USAV Nationals.
Educational and Athletic Background
Ankeny High School: Multiple state qualifier, Multiple USA National qualifier, Former Iowa PowerPlex Club Player
Kansas City-Kansas: redshirted
William Penn University: Bachelor's Degree in Sociology-Criminology, minor in Psychology and Human Services, Cum Laude, 2016, played her last two seasons here.
Coaching Background
Club Coach, AVBA
Iowa PowerPlex Coach, 2019 - present
National Qualifiers: 2021 - 12-1 Elite Black, 2022 - 12-1 Elite Black, 2024 - 12-Sieck, 2025 - 13-Sieck