
Katie Adamson
Middle Blocker

Hometown
Nelson, NZ
High School
Waimea College
University Teams
University of Louisana, Saint Leo University
Degrees
BSc Biology, MEng Bioengineering
Pro Teams
SG Prinz Brunnenbau Volleys, PSV Salzburg (Austria)

About Katie
Katie Adamson is a dominant middle blocker with a wealth of international and professional experience. After honing her skills at Waimea College, she took her talents to the U.S., competing for the University of Louisiana (NCAA DI, Sun Belt) before transferring to Saint Leo University (NCAA DII, Sunshine State), where she completed a BSc in Biology.
On the international stage, Katie has been a key player for the Volley Ferns since 2015, representing Aotearoa in high-level competitions across Asia, Oceania, and South America. She also competed for the NZ U19 National Team, gaining valuable experience against top teams in Vietnam and the USA.
Her professional career saw her excel in Austria’s top division, where she competed for PSV Salzburg and SG Prinz Brunnenbau Volleys. Off the court, she pursued her passion for biomechanics, earning a MEng in Bioengineering from the University of Auckland. With a deep understanding of both the physical and technical aspects of the game, Katie remains dedicated to supporting & mentoring the next generation of athletes.
Katie's Pathway

Waimea College
Nelson, New Zealand
2007–2011

University of Louisiana
Lafayette, LA, United States
2012–2014

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL, United States
2014–2017

University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
2018–2019
- Dietetics (2012-2014)
- BSc Biology (2014-2017)
- MEng Bioengineering (2018-2019) – First-Class Honours
- PgCert Engineering (2018)
- PSV Salzburg (Bundesliga Austria) 2022-2023
- SG Prinz Brunnenbau Volleys (Bundesliga Austria) 2019-2020
- Volley Ferns (2015–Current) – Competed in Tahiti, Melbourne, Philippines, New Caledonia, Thailand, Korea, Chile
- U19 NZ National Team – Competed in Vietnam & USA
- Westlake Girls Premier Team (2021, 2022, 2025)
- VNZ Athletic Leadership Group (ALG) Member
- Volley Ferns Best Server Australasia (2018) – Pacific Nations Cup
National Team History
Volley Ferns
2015–Present
Junior National Team
2013-14