Kate Bakkala
Department Head
B.A. in Sports Psychology and Animal Behavior, 200hr RYT
Education
Kate graduated from Hampshire College, where she majored in Sports Psychology and Animal Behavior. Her self-designed thesis project focused on the effectiveness of supportive coaching strategies in building confidence and teamwork skills in youth athletes.
Experience
Kate has a variety of experience in alignment-based sports coaching. She incorporates ideas from equestrian sports, flexibility & mobility training, and yoga into everything she does.
Fun Facts and Hobbies
- Enjoys paddle boarding with her dog.
- Animal Crossing enthusiast.
- Loves arts and crafts.