Dakota State University

Alaina Harkins is entering her second season as the Dakota State University volleyball assistant coach.

Harkins graduated with honors from McPherson (Kan.) in spring 2025, where she played volleyball and received Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) Academic All-America honors.

Harkins has coaching experience with entry-level athletes as well as elite and competitive-level athletes.

Alaina is a native of Edmond, Okla.