Kate Hannas Ferguson

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Bio

Meet Kate Hannas Ferguson

ABOUT COACH KATE

Kate grew up in Howard County and has played volleyball for nearly 35 years and coached for more than 10 years. She is excited to return to Maryland Juniors after previously serving as an assistant coach with the 16s team during the club’s inaugural season in 2003.

Outside of volleyball, Kate has worked as a real estate agent for 25 years. She currently resides in Ellicott City with her husband and two daughters.

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Maryland Juniors

  • 12 Elite Assistant Coach — ECC Champions; 3rd Place, USA Volleyball New England Qualifier (NEQ)
  • 13 Elite Head Coach
  • 14 Elite Black Head Coach — AAU West Virginia Grand Prix Champions
  • 16s Assistant Coach — MDJRS inaugural club season (2003)

Glenelg Country School | 2025–Present

  • Varsity Head Coach
  • 2025 IAAM B Conference Champions
  • Coached three All-Conference and Howard County All-County players, including a libero who is a Division I commit and current freshman competing in the Big East Conference
  • 2026 Baltimore Sun Preseason #12 ranking — the first time a B Conference team has been ranked

Additional Coaching Experience

  • University of Maryland Volleyball Camps | 1997–2003
  • Nike Volleyball Camp | 2002
  • River Hill High School, Assistant Coach | 2001
  • Charles E. Smith JDS, Girls Head Coach | 2002–2007
    • Two-time PVAC Championship Finalist
    • 2007 PVAC North Division Champion
  • Charles E. Smith JDS, Boys Head Coach | 2004–2006
  • Howard County Recreational Program, Parent/Head Coach | 2017–2019

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

Mt. Hebron High School | 1992–1995

  • 1995 3A State Champion
  • 1995 All-County, All-Metro, and All-State

Club Volleyball | 6 Years

  • All-Tournament Team — Nike Northeast Qualifier
  • All-Tournament Team — Shamrock Festival

University of Maryland | 1996–1999

  • Full scholarship recipient
  • 1996 ACC Champion
  • 1996 & 1997 NCAA Second Round
  • 1997 team finished the regular season undefeated and reached as high as #13 in the AVCA national rankings
  • ACC Academic Awards
  • Team Captain, 1999

DC Pro Women’s Volleyball Tour | 2002–2003

  • Participated in exhibition matches throughout the DMV

USAV Women’s AA

  • Played Women’s AA volleyball for 10 years