Bio

Kinley Hickok joins Willamette volleyball as an assistant coach in 2025. Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Kinley moved to Salem to study and play volleyball at Corban University. She played as a middle blocker for 3 years at Corban, stepping down her senior year to focus on academics and community engagement. She graduated with two Bachelor's degrees in Pre-Clinical Psychology and Intercultural Studies. After school, she continued to seek out opportunities for powerful community engagement - from working with homeless youth, to opening a small art gallery for a summer in downtown Salem. She also serves as the head coach of the boy’s volleyball program at McNary High School.