Lauren Nieraeth joins College of Alameda to lead the Cougar’s women’s volleyball team.  Nieraeth is well-versed in coaching California Community College student-athletes.  Most recently she was the assistant coach, under Katelyn Roberts, at Riverside City College with the women’s beach volleyball program. She was also assistant coach for women’s volleyball, under Suzie Witmer, at her alma mater- Long Beach City College.

Prior to coaching, Nieraeth was a two-sport athlete at Mayfair High School in Lakewood, CA, playing volleyball and soccer. She continued her athletic career at Long Beach City College (LBCC) where she was co-captain of the volleyball team her second year. From LBCC, Nieraeth transferred to Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa where she coached and played women’s club volleyball.

Coach Nieraeth has her Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa.  Coach Nieraeth is currently earning her master’s degree at San Francisco State University with a specialization in College Counseling and emphases in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Career Counseling. She is passionate about enhancing the mindset and skills of student athletes, while mentoring them to strive for success beyond their sport.