Coaches Corner: Randall’s Karli Morrison-Burson – Motivation, Family, and Big Goals

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Head coach Karli Morrison-Burson enters her second season as the Randall volleyball coach in August. [James Abel/ Press Pass Sports]

15 Years, Regional Finals, and a Family Affair

With coaching stops across Hereford, Levelland, Lubbock Cooper, and Weatherford, Coach Morrison-Burson’s most memorable moment was the Regional Final against Canyon.

The crowd was huge, her family was there, and her dad was more nervous than she was—a special memory that highlights how much family means to her.

When it comes to tough opponents, she believes the biggest challenge is often “ourselves,” but also names Wimberley as a worthy competitor.

Not Superstitious, Secret Singer, and Cherry Limeade Rituals

Coach K isn’t superstitious, but she does have a sweet tooth—candy or a cherry limeade is her pre-game treat, and she loves going to Bears after home games.

Her hidden talent? She used to sing “back in the day,” a fun fact her players might not know! If she weren’t coaching, she’d be in administration or business.

The best advice she’s received: coach true to yourself and treat officials with the respect you’d show them outside the game.

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