Lander University

Kathryn Settle enters her first season as Lander volleyball’s head coach in 2025 after serving as the Bearcats’ assistant coach since January 2021, where she played a pivotal role in the program’s success.

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.