Kirstin grew up in Spanish Springs. She has been coaching volleyball for six years. She has coached in every program NNJ offers while also head coaching in the 12's and 14's age groups. She is also in her second season as the JV coach at Spanish Springs High School.

As a player, Kirstin played club for NNJ for five years while also playing varsity at Spanish Springs High School as a setter.

A fun fact about Kirstin is that she can fold her tongue hamburger and hotdog style!