HOMETOWN: Seattle
COLLEGE: Washington State (B.S., 2016)
WSU APPOINTMENT: 2017 - Track & Field / Cross Country Operations Coordinator
Kayla Warren joined the Washington State University cross country / track and field staff in July 2017 as the operations coordinator, and is now in her third season with the program.
"Kayla will be an excellent addition to our track and field program," Phipps said. "Kayla is highly motivated and possesses both a strong work ethic and a strong understanding of the administrative and athletic goals of our track and field and cross country programs. Her role will be a huge benefit to our coaching staff and as well as our student-athletes."
Warren walked-on the WSU track and field team in 2011 after graduating from Seattle's Holy Names Academy in 2011. She would went on to earn a scholarship during her time and would compete for the WSU Track and Field team from 2011-13 and 2014-16, including scoring two sixth-place finishes in the triple jump at the Pac-12 Championships along with qualifying and competing twice at the NCAA West Region Preliminary Rounds. Kayla upon finishing her degree from Washington State became a volunteer coach for WSU track and field for sprints and jump from 2016-17.
"I care a lot about the Cross Country and Track and Field program because of all it did for me while I was a student-athlete," Warren said. "Being a Coug was the best decision I ever made and to be able to return to serve the program that I am so passionate about is amazing. I am so thankful for this opportunity."
Warren earned a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Sciences with a minor in Forestry in December 2016. While completing her degree, she served as an intern/volunteer at the WSU Bear Center as well as at the WSU Arboretum. In addition to her academics and athletics endeavors, she worked at the renown Cougar Country Drive-In for five years, including more than two years as the head supervisor.
PAC-12 CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCES
2012 Triple Jump 16th 11.68m / 38-4
2015 Triple Jump 6th 12.37m / 40-7
2016 Triple Jump 6th 12.02m / 39-5 1/4
NCAA WEST PRELIM PERFORMANCES
2015 Triple Jump 40th 12.01mw / 39-5
2016 Triple Jump 32nd 12.39m / 40-7 3/4
