Eastern Illinois University Athletics

WHITE LAKE-LAKELAND HS:
Four-year letterwinner for coaches Jen & Ricky Cotrill and Jean Dukic at White Lake-Lakeland HS near Holly, Michigan... also earned high academic honors all four years... former member of the Legacy (18 Wave) club squad.

PERSONAL:
Thanks to Kaitlin’s 6-foot, 3-inch height, she suddenly becomes the second-tallest player to ever put on an EIU volleyball uniform, tying former Panther, and 6-3 outside hitter, Sara Davenport’s (1995-97) stature... credits her parents, especially her dad, for having the biggest influence on her sports career, “because he just passed away... when he was in the hospital we made promises to each other... he promised he would work to fight the cancer so he could see my play in college... and I promised that I would work hard everyday to get better so I could play when he came to see me... but I know if I get to play he will still be watching!”... currently driving a 2010 Honda Civic... musically, she enjoys listening to almost anything, except country/western.

QUOTING COACH PRICE:
“Kait has a very physical frame... even though she is coming off a high school injury, I think she has a lot of potential once she’s healthy again... as her vertical comes back I think she will become a tough kid to hit around when she’s at the net.”

OFF THE COURT WITH KAITLYN:
Major at EIU ... Undecided
Daughter of ... Shannon Frantz
Born on ... January 10, 1992
If I could bring anything from my hometown to EIU ... My friends and family
Chose EIU ... “Because the girls are awesome and coach was a great player, so I know I can learn a lot from her”
Favorite foods ... Steak and ice cream
Least favorite foods ... Onions
One of EIU’s advantages over other area and OVC volleyball squads ... I think we have the best coaching staff
Favorite building on campus ... The castle (Old Main), because the schools in Michigan don’t have anything cool like that
Advice to a younger athlete ... “Work hard”