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Beth Karasek enters her second year as assistant coach for the Red Raiders. Her addition to TTU's program has proven to be a great benefit. Not long removed from her playing days, Karasek takes on a myriad of responsibilities on the Tech coaching staff. In addition to working with the outside hitters and on team ball control, she assists with game planning, scouting and recruiting. Despite being at Tech just a short time, her impact has been felt already. The Red Raiders ball handling and hitting percentage has seen marked improvement. The team has also shown its ability to compete at a high level in perhaps the toughest conference in the nation, the Big 12. Karasek was also instrumental in helping bring a talented 2007 recruiting class to TTU. Prior to her time at Texas Tech, Karasek was an outside hitter for SMU from 2001-2004. During her playing years, she was named to the All-WAC team three times with a first-team honor her final year. She was one of only two freshmen named to the team in 2001. As a senior, Karasek finished 40th in the NCAA in kills per game, averaging 4.62. She was named to the SMU Invitational and Fremont Investment and Loan Invitation teams in 2004. Following her time at SMU, Karasek played professionally in France for Lyon Saint Fons Volley from August 2005 to May 2006. Karasek currently coaches 12-Red for the Lubbock Volleyball Club. Previously, she coached in Dallas for the Texas Assault Volleyball Club (14s and 16). She also helped with coaching at various summer camps during her time as a student-athlete. "I enjoy working with Nancy (Todd) and Mike (Moffitt)," Karasek said. "Texas Tech volleyball is on the rise, and I am excited to be a part of it. We have a great group of girls and a wonderful support staff that makes this program what it is. I am happy to call myself a Red Raider." The Caldwell, Texas, native graduated in 2005 from SMU with a BBA in business management and a minor in psychology. Karasek currently resides in Lubbock. |
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