Name: Katie Kandt
Email: operations@wlusc.org
WLUSC Tenure: 1st Year
Licenses: United Soccer Coaches National Diploma, Certifications in Strength and Conditioning and Mental First Aid
WL Teams: 2017 Girls, Goalkeeper Coach
Originally from Arizona and most recently based in Minnesota, Katie brings a wealth of experience to the Lehigh Valley soccer community. She holds a B.A. in Psychology with minors in Coaching and Christian Studies, as well as a Master's in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Executive Leadership from Crown College.
Katie has coached at nearly every level—from youth to college—and most recently served as the Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Crown College (NCAA Division III), where she led the program to historic playoff appearances and earned multiple coaching honors, including 2024 UMAC Coach of the Year and NCCAA North Region Coach of the Year. During her tenure, she developed numerous all-conference and All-American players while emphasizing academic excellence and character development.
In addition to her collegiate coaching background, Katie has served in leadership roles such as Senior Woman Administrator and Coaching Education Coordinator, mentoring other coaches and promoting growth throughout club structures. She has also coached multiple club teams in Minnesota, helping players improve technically and grow personally on and off the field.
Katie is certified through United Soccer Coaches with a National Diploma, as well as in Strength & Conditioning and Mental Health First Aid.