Kirsten Bernthal Booth
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| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Record | 502–192 (.723) |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | October 16, 1974 |
| Alma mater | Truman State University(B.A.) University of Iowa |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1997 | Iowa (volunteer assistant) |
| 1998 | Iowa (interim HC; spring season only) |
| 2000–2002 | Kirkwood Community College |
| 2003–2024 | Creighton |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 614–233 (.725) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 11x Big East – Regular Season (2014–2024) 10x Big East – Tournament (2014–2018, 2020–2024) | |
| Awards | |
| Volleyball Magazine National Coach of the Year (2016) AVCA West Region Coach of the Year (2024) | |
Kirsten Bernthal Booth (born October 16, 1974) is an American former volleyball player who was the head coach of the Creighton Bluejays women's volleyball team from 2003 until 2024. She was previously the head volleyball coach at Kirkwood Community College.
Bernthal Booth currently serves as President of Business Operations for LOVB Nebraska, League One Volleyball's Nebraska-based franchise.[1]
Kirsten Bernthal Booth was born on October 16, 1974. She is originally from Nebraska, graduating from Lincoln East High School in 1993. She was inducted into Lincoln East's Athletic Hall of Fame.[2]
Career
Playing career
Bernthal Booth was a setter for Truman State University from 1993 to 1996. She was named the 1993 MIAA National Freshman of the Year while breaking the school record for single-season assists. She graduated as the all-time assists leader. In 1996, she was the MIAA Most Valuable Player and earned AVCA All-region honors. She was the state of Missouri's nominee for the 1997 NCAA Woman of the Year Award. In 2011, she was inducted into Truman State's Athletic Hall of Fame.[3]