Volleyball Announces Addition of Lang as Graduate Assistant Coach
7/24/2025 10:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Lang comes to South Main by way of Hawai'i
HOUSTON — Rice volleyball head coach Genny Volpe has announced the addition of Kate Lang as a graduate assistant coach to the coaching staff.
"We are thrilled to add Kate to our staff," Coach Volpe said. "She is very eager to learn and assist our the program in any way she can. She is a very hard worker and has an incredible volleyball background at an elite level. I couldn't be more excited, and know she will add so much value to our program."
Lang joins Rice as a Graduate Assistant coach for volleyball following a decorated playing career at the University of Hawai'i. A two-time Big West Setter of the Year and the first-ever recipient of the award, Lang led the Rainbow Wahine to four consecutive Big West Conference championships and finished third all-time in program history with 4,544 career assists.
"I'm extremely appreciative of the opportunity to be apart of the Rice Volleyball family as a graduate assistant," said Lang. "To serve a program that values excellence on and off the court at such a prestigious institution is a blessing. All glory to God! I can't wait to get started and give back to the game I love so much. Go Owls!"
In 2024, she was selected to the USA Volleyball Collegiate National Team and earned AVCA All-Region Honorable Mention. A four-time All-Big West selection and CSC Academic All-District honoree, Lang also brings a strong club volleyball background, having won two national championships with Texas Advantage Volleyball (TAV).
She holds a B.A. in Political Science and Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies and is currently pursuing her Master's in Global Affairs at Rice University.
