Russ Rose Then (2008): “Kimi is a welcome addition to this year’s team. I like her quickness, her fast release and how competitive she is. In looking to fill our opening at setter, I always came back to the fact that I loved the way she competed. I know that in talking with her previous coach, he kept highlighting the same thing: that she plays like a guy. I think that’s a positive thing.”

Russ Rose Now (2025):

2008 Season (Junior): Kimi Hohl played in 15 matches for the Nittany Lions in their undefeated, National Championship season.  She transferred to Louisville for the 2009 season.

Before Penn State: Three-year letterwinner at Cary-Grove High School in Cary, Ill … led the Trojans in service aces for two seasons, also recording the highest total assist number during senior season … four year honor roll member … member of the Club Fusion volleyball program out of Marengo, Ill. … team finished in 10th place in the 18-open division of the 2005 Junior Olympic National Championship and took first place at the Colorado Crossroads tournament.

“Setter realizes dream of playing at PSU,” The Daily Collegian, Sept. 11, 2008