Kayla Kauffman

Photo by: Mary Grace Grabill/Northwestern Athletics

August 8, 2025, Evanston, IL: Members of the Northwestern Volleyball team pose for photos as part of Internal Media Days at Trienens Performance Center in Evanston, IL on Friday, August 8, 2025. (Photo by Mary Grace Grabill/Northwestern Athletics)

Height:
6-2
Class:
First-Year
High School:
Thompson Valley
Hometown:
Loveland, Colo.
Major:
Undeclared

2025: Opened her collegiate career with a four-block performance against New Mexico State, tying for the team lead (8/29)... got the starting nod against Eastern Washington and logged four more kills and four more blocks (8/30)... racked up seven more blocks in the win over UC San Diego, giving her a team-high 15 rejections during the UC San Diego Invitational (8/29-31).

High School: Three year letter-winner in volleyball at Thompson Valley… first-team All-Conference selection and two-time second-team All-State selection… helped the Eagles to three conference championships, three state championship appearances, and two state titles… hit .470 with 132 blocks during her junior year… won Nationals her 16s year with her club team.

Personal: Born Kayla Marie Kauffman… parents are Amber and Tyson Kauffman... member of Science National Honor Society... anticipated major is psychology.