Buffalo State University Athletics

Kathryn Kearns enters her fifth year as Buffalo State's head strength and conditioning coach in 2026-27

She originally joined the Buffalo State track and field coaching staff for the 2019-20 season after completing her bachelor's degree in Biology from Lehigh University. After working two seasons with the track and field program, Katie transitioned to her new role as assistant strength & conditioning coach in 2021, before taking over as the head strength and conditioning coach in 2022. 

A native of Pendleton, Baglio previously served as the modified track & field head coach at her alma mater of Starpoint for two seasons starting in 2018. A standout athlete during her high school career, she competed for the varsity track & field team for five seasons. 

As a four-year student-athlete for the Mountain Hawks, Baglio competed for both the Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field teams as a thrower (Discus, Hammer, Shot Put and Weight). 
 

(UPDATED 8/7/26)