My Story

I am an athletic administrator, mom, partner, educator, coach and sports enthusiast who enjoys nature, international travel, hard work, and good times with positive people. I am originally from the Chicagoland area, but have lived many places including Europe and Southeast Asia through many adventures coaching the sport of rugby!

I also participate in ongoing professional development as a sports commentator and coach educator whenever I can find time in our packed schedule. I came to Warren Wilson because it is an ideal environment to pursue my ultimate goal of making sure all individuals are celebrated in athletic and physical activity spaces.

Warren Wilson College Associate Athletic Director Katie Wurst stands smiling in front of a grey background.

Education

  • B.S. in Sports Management from UW-Lacrosse
  • M.A. in Sport & Exercise Psychology, University of Minnesota
  • Ed.D. in Kinesiology, UNC-Greensboro

Research Interests

  • Sport Coaching Effectiveness
  • Cultural Competence in Athletic Environments
  • Sport Coaching Education

Courses Taught

  • Anatomical Kinesiology
  • Built to Move: Science of Kinesiology

Crews and Other Activities

  • Athletics Crew Supervisor

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