University of California - Berkeley Women's Volleyball

Schmitt, a Cal alum who is one of only two players ever to play in two NCAA Final Fours for the Bears' indoor team, ran all the day-to-day operations of the program last season. She was elevated to head coach last July while Rich Feller was named Director of Volleyball. Schmitt was a two-time Pac-12 All-Academic selection during her tenure as a defensive specialist for the Bears. She was a team captain in 2010 and helped Cal make its only two Final Four appearances in school history in 2007 and 2010. She also helped guide the Golden Bears to a pair of NCAA Elite Eight berths. Immediately after graduating from Cal with a degree in American Studies and a minor in education, Schmitt became a volunteer assistant coach for Loyola Marymounts indoor team. She was promoted to full-time assistant the following year. When Loyola Marymount debuted its sand volleyball program in 2013, Schmitt became a full-time assistant coach for that program as well. She helped lead the Lions to a No. 8 final ranking in 2014 and twice led Loyola to the AVCA Sand National Championships. She also helped produce two AVCA San All-Americans. As a full-time assistant for Loyola Marymount's indoor program in 2012, she helped lead the Lions to their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2005 with an 18-13 record. She was also instrumental in helping libero Betsi Metter earn West Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors in back-to-back seasons. Schmitt is an accomplished sand volleyball player herself, having achieved a AAA rating from the California Beach Volleyball Association for each of the past three years.