Seattle University Women's Volleyball

Before joining Seattle U prior to the 2022 season, Downey spent four years coaching with Washington's volleyball and beach volleyball programs. Downey has helped the Huskies reach the NCAA Round of 16 as a coach. She has also put together an impressive club coaching career, spending time with LAVA, Sunshine Volleyball Club, and the Sports Academy Volleyball Club. Downey earned the Conference Coach of the Year award while working as the Palisades High School coach as well.    As a player, Downey spent eight years playing professionally, earning a third-place finish in 2016 in the NVL. In college, Downey earned two All-American awards, entering the California Lutheran Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011.