Building Winners!

The tradition of Cougar Volleyball is well known throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Cougar program has proven its successes over and over again, especially over the last decade, qualifying for the NWAACC Championships in thirteen of the last fourteen seasons.

The Cougs have been in the NWAACC championship match in five of the last thirteen years, most recently in 2003, 2004 & 2006. Coach Kathie Woods has led her teams to two championships, three runner-ups, a 3rd, two 4ths, two 5ths and a 7th place finish in the NWAACC over this period. 

Coach Woods, a respected leader, is sought after to do public speaking throughout the Northwest, speaking on topics such as team unity and motivation. “I feel very honored to have worked at Clackamas Community College for so many years (this year is her 27th at the college). It is an amazing place to work and be associated with. I am very proud of the school, the entire athletic program and especially of my Cougar teams.”

Academic Performers

Cougar Volleyball is not only about winning on the court. Academic performance in the classroom is also a high on Coach Woods' priorities. The 2003-04, 2006-07, 2007-08 & 2008-09 Clackamas volleyball teams were one of only a handful of junior colleges in the nation awarded the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award.

This award honors teams who have matched their dedication to the sport of volleyball with excellence in the classroom. "I am extremely proud of the these teams", said Coach Kathie Woods. "They really demonstrated what the Cougar program is all about. We give 100% in school, volleyball and life...and I am so proud of them. This is truly one of the program's greatest achievements!"

Crafting Civic Leaders

Clackamas Cougar Volleyball stands for more than just volleyball. The young women that qualify for the program know how hard and demanding it is. Since we do more than volleyball, a lot of our time goes into working specific fundraisers organized by the college, community service, volleyball camps, and finding sponsorships.

We also do a lot of team building in the pre-season that will help us get to know each other better as we work toward our common goal of being the best we can be! It is our motto to “Give our all” all the time—in school, volleyball and life! These women work hard at being well rounded, which they feel will earn them the respect they deserve when they leave this program.

Taking Your Game to the Next Level

Many four-year college coaches seek athletes coming out of the Cougar program because they know these athletes demonstrate strong leadership qualities; characteristics that show they know what it takes to succeed. As a result many of our athletes go on to play volleyball all around the country. We have had athletes transfer to play in West Virginia, New Mexico, Alabama, Montana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Alaska--not to mention the local colleges and universities such as Oregon State, University of Portland, Southern Oregon, Western Oregon, and Oregon Institute of Technology.

Cougar Volleyball News

Follow the Cougars during 2009 season. Visit Volleyball News for the latest on Cougar Volleyball. Alternatively, you can also receive sports updates via email by contacting CCC Sports Information Director, Tracy Swisher . Please indicate which sport(s) you would like updates for.