Kirsten Bernthal Booth has been head coach of Creighton University women’s volleyball team since 2002. She is a three-time National Coach of the Year and is responsible for turning Creighton’s program into one of the best volleyball teams in the United States. Bernthal Booth has an impressive 500 career wins at Creighton.
A 1997 communication graduate, Bernthal Booth had an impactful time at Truman. She was the 1993 MIAA Freshman of the Year, as well as the 1996 MIAA Most Valuable Player. She was also the first Truman player to earn all-conference honors in all four seasons. In addition to her achievements in Volleyball, earning her a spot in the Truman State University Hall of Fame in 2011, Bernthal Booth was also a part of the Student Senate, as well as being a Student Ambassador.
Bernthal Booth took Creighton University Volleyball to the 2024 NCAA tournament once again, making it to the Elite Eight. The team at Creighton has now been to 13 of the last 14 NCAA tournaments under Bernthal Booth’s leadership. The 2024 season was the most successful in Creighton Volleyball history with a 25-match win streak.