University of St. Thomas Women's Volleyball

[Bio](https://www.ustcelts.com/sports/wvball/coaches/Keanne_Burtview=bio) University of St. Thomas alumna Keanne Burt was named as the fourth head coach in the volleyball programs history when she was hired in May 2014.   After six seasons coaching the team in the NAIA and the Red River Athletic Conference, Burt guided the teams transition to the NCAA and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference in time for the 2019 season.   During the teams tenure in the RRAC, Burt led the team to winning records in four out five seasons. The Celts claimed a share of the regular-season RRAC championship and went 25-7 during the 2018 season. The 2018 team broke 16 team and individual records and went undefeated at home while maintaining a 3.49 GPA in the classroom.   Burt has coached one conference Player of the Year (Bresha Orange, 2018) and had two players named Defensive Player of the Year on her watch. As well as DaVette McCall earning Setter of the year in the RRAC Candace Grosjean was a two-time Defensive Player of the Year in the RRAC, and Kaylyn Latin was a two-time SCACs Back Row Player of the Year in 2019 and 2021.   Under Burts watch, Celts players have earned eight All-Conference first team honors and 14 All-Conference second team honors, All-Region and 2 All-Americans.   Through her first seven seasons as USTs head coach, Burt has compiled a career record of 103-91.   Prior to UST, Burt spent four years with the volleyball program at Huffman-Hargrave High School. Under her leadership, the Falcons had their most successful season in the schools history, advancing to the Regional Tournament. The Falcons also received many accolades including District Selections, All-Area, All-Region, Academic All-State, selection to All-Star games, and top 10 rankings from TGCA.   Earning a winning record of 52-16 in two years as the head coach, Burt also received the All-Area and Southeast Texas Coach of the Year awards and was also selected to coach in the SETCA All-Star game. Not only did the Huffman volleyball program excel on the court but the team also maintained a 3.5 GPA.   Burt, who earned her bachelors degree from UST in 2010, played three seasons for the Celts. As team captain and libero, she helped lead the Celts to back to back Association of Independent Institution conference championships and NAIA National Tournament appearances in 2008 and 2009.   She earned First Team All-Conference honors in each of the teams two AII championship seasons, and at the conclusion of her career, was the programs all-time leader digs, a record that stood for several years.   Burt resides in Huffman with her husband Jarrod and their sons Hogan and Palmer.

Fresh from 20 wins last season, UST Volleyball is excited to welcome Kat Tatum as the newest assistant coach to the program. After coaching at the youth and club levels for over 10 years, the former Division II standout from Georgia is ready to jump into the college scene. I am excited for the opportunity to support Coach [Keanne] Burt with elevating our UST Volleyball program to the next level! Coach Tatum said. Always in The Game Coach Tatum grew up in Flowery Branch, Georgia, and attended Buford High School where she lettered in both basketball and volleyball. In volleyball, Tatum helped lead her team to the Super Six in 2012 and the Sweet 16 in 2011. She was also the team captain and held the school record in blocks. From an early age, Coach Tatum faced adversity. She grew up with a congenital bone disorder called Trevors Disease in her ankle, requiring multiple surgeries. However, these setbacks did not stop her passion for volleyball. Tatum earned a scholarship to Division II Columbus State University and was named CHOAs Comeback Athlete of the Year. Then in college, Tatum played in 26 matches with 18 starts before retiring due to her injury. From there, she began to fall in love with coaching. Coach Tatum started coaching with COLAVOL Volleyball Club in Columbus, Georgia, then moved back to Atlanta where she went on to coach at A5 Volleyball Club (A5 Gwinnett), which is the number one volleyball club in the nation. After accepting a job in the fall of 2021, she relocated to Houston. Tatum also coaches for the highly recognized Absolute Volleyball Academy in Webster, a program that has produced 46 collegiate commitments since her arrival. She has also worked volleyball camps for Division I Louisiana State and Rice Universities. Celt volleyball is excited to expand its coaching staff with the addition of Coach Tatum, Head Coach Keanne Burt 10 added. She brings a depth of knowledge to our offensive system and has already plugged herself into what HoUSTon volleyball is all about!