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Kara Namimatsu

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Hi there, I'm Kara Namimatsu! My goal throughout my life has been to pursue my sport of beach volleyball as far as I can take it and even one day represent the United States. Aside from beach volleyball, my professional goals are to one day start a business of my own in property management with an interest in commercial real estate. In my free time outside of training, I love going to the beach with friends, baking for my family, drawing, and coaching for my club and privately. I push at 100% in everything I do, whether it be athletics or in the classroom, and will continue to work even harder as I pursue D1 beach volleyball at the University of Southern California.

Education

Redondo Union High

High School
2025 - 2026

BISHOP MONTGOMERY HIGH

High School
2022 - 2025

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Business/Managerial Economics
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Commercial Real Estate

    • Dream career goals:

      My long-term goal is to start my own business managing commercial real estate.

    • Coach

      Dodd Volleyball School
      2022 – Present4 years

    Sports

    Volleyball

    Club
    2025 – 2025

    Awards

    • JVA Best in Beach Award

    Track & Field

    Varsity
    2022 – 20242 years

    Awards

    • Scholar Athlete Award

    Volleyball

    Varsity
    2022 – 20242 years

    Awards

    • 1st Team All League
    • 2nd Team All League

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      High Performance Sports Costa Rica — Mission Member
      2025 – 2025

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship