Becky Karsten

Becky is a graduate of Cornerstone University. She has worked at Grace since 2009, and is currently the Community Life Coordinator, providing support for the Student Affairs Office as well as assisting students in daily needs both on and off campus. She is entering her fifth season as the Head Volleyball Coach.

Over the last four seasons Coach Karsten has had the privilege of coaching ten NCCAA Midwest All-Region players, twelve NCCAA scholar athletes, a Frank Vanderlann Award (achievements in athletics and academics as well as Christian character and campus involvement) recipient, and two NCCAA All Americans.

Her ’14, 16’ and ’17 teams were honored by the NCCAA with the Scholar Team Award as they achieved an in season team cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher.

In the 2015 season Coach Karsten led the Tigers to its first winning record in 21 years; Grace’s 5th winning record since 1979. The 2015 team ended their season by capturing 3rd place in the Mid-West regional tournament. 

The Tigers closed 2016 with another winning record of 19-15. The team finished 2nd in the Mideast region, and were also selected to compete at Nationals in Kissimmee, Florida (first national appearance as a program in 20 years).

During the national tournament Grace was the only team to increase in overall standings and they were the only team to achieve an upset during pool play. Grace ended their memorable season 5th in the Nation. 

The 2017 season brought additional success as the team earned another winning record of 16-11 against heavy competition. They concluded their season by clinching 2nd in the Mid-East Region Tournament. The ’17 squad also recorded ten new entries into the Grace Record Books.
In her four years coaching, Coach Karsten has become the 3rd winningest coach in Grace Volleyball history.