Russ Rose Then (2004): “Kaleena would be one of those poayers in prosports that you would name as a franchise player and aren’t willing to give up.  I could coach Kaleena Walters my entire career.  She cares about the team, works hard, and always has a smile for her teammates and the staff and people who she comes in contact with.  She is a competitive person and and player and a terrific olibero.  She can serve, pass, play great defense, and is a very smart player.  Kaleena is one of the top liberos in the nation, and along with Sam [Tortorello], has set the bar for how hard her teammates should be working.”

Russ Rose Now (2025):

Before Penn State: Four-year volleyball letterwinner and one year softball letterwinner at Mt. Lebanon High School in Mt. Lebanon, PA; 2000 and 2001 team captain for the Blue Devlils; three-time first team All-State, All-Section, and All-WPIAL selection; WPIAL and PIAA State Champion in 2000; 2000 Youth National Team alternate; named 2001 Student Sports All-American; Almanac Volleyball MVP/Athlete of the Year finalist in 2000 and 2001; member of the 2001 All-Powerbar team; also earned the PAC-Athlete of the Month award in softball in 1998, having the highest batting average and most stolen bases on the team; National Honor Society member; was on honor roll every semester of high school, with six semesters on the high honor roll.

Walters Rejoins Penn State Women’s Volleyball Program – Penn State – Official Athletics Website