Katie LaClaire returns to SUNY Poly as the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach for the 2023 season.

Katie began her career at SUNY Poly in the 2017-18 season as the Head Men’s Volleyball Coach. In her five years at the helm, she had a record of 48-56 with an 18-11 record in team play. Her teams qualified for post-season play in each of her full seasons coached, making a semifinal appearance in 2018 and 2022. She coached 13 players to All-Conference Team honors and had four players earn weekly awards.

Katie has also worked as the Hamilton College Athletic Event and Travel Coordinator, the SUNY Poly Women’s Volleyball Assistant Coach, and a Strength and Conditioning Coach at OB Training and Sports Performance.  

Katie earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from SUNY Brockport where she played Outside Hitter for the Golden Eagles. Katie is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a certification issued by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

MEN'S VOLLEYBALL COACHING RECORD:

2022: 13-17 (4-3 NECC) [NECC Semifinal]

2021: Season Canceled due to COVID-19

2020: 5-11 (1-3 NEAC) [Season cut short due to COVID-19]

2019: 16-13 (7-3 NEAC) [NEAC Quarterfinal]

2018: 14-15 (6-2 NEAC) [NEAC Semifinal]

Overall MVB Coaching Record: 48-56 (.462)

Conference MVB Coaching Record: 18-11 (.621)