Deedra Walker Joins Air Force Volleyball Staff
8/5/2025 9:10:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
USAF ACADEMY, Colo. – Air Force Volleyball head coach Macey Donathan recently added to her coaching staff, with the hiring of Deedra Walker as an assistant coach. A standout All-American setter at Colorado State, Walker brings a wealth of knowledge to the Falcons' program.
"Deedra comes to us with an upbeat passion and a desire to further the boundaries of our program," Donathan said. "She will be instrumental in further establishing our offense and sharing her wealth of knowledge in that space. I look forward to watching her engage with this team as we pursue excellence in all we do."
Walker joined the Academy after seven years at the Colorado Juniors Volleyball Club, where she worked with the 17 Open team that finished first at the 2023 Nike Mideast Qualifier. She also was on the sideline for teams that placed 13th at the 17 Open Nationals that year and the 16 Open team that finished fifth at the 2022 Nationals. The lead coach for the club's Rookie Program, she was also responsible for running setter camps and clinics. Prior to her time with Colorado Juniors, she also spent time coaching at MAVS Volleyball (head coach), Kapaun Mt. Carmel (JV coach) and Wichita Volleyball Academy (head coach).
As a two-time All-American setter at Colorado State, Walker is no stranger to the Mountain West.
Her maiden name of Foss can be found throughout the Rams' record book, as she remains ranked among the program's all-time top five in career assists (4,833 – second in the modern era at CSU). Accumulating over 1200 helpers during both her junior and senior years, she finished those years ranked among the nation's top 10 in setting (10th as a junior, third as a senior). Walker claimed back-to-back MW Setter of the Year honors and capped her stellar career as the 2014 Mountain West Player of the Year.
A two-time All-American (honorable mention in 2013, third team in 2014), Walker helped the Rams to four-straight Mountain West titles and secured the team a place in the NCAA Tournament every year – including a trip to the Sweet 16 in 2014. The MW Newcomer of the Year in 2012, Walker was a two-time AVCA All-Region selection, and member of USA Volleyball's National A2 program. For her success on the court, Walker was inducted into the Colorado State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2024.
In addition to coaching volleyball, Walker spent seven years as an acquisitions manager and has previously worked in the child protective services division of the Kansas Department for Children and Families.
Walked graduated from Colorado State in 2014, with a degree in human development and family studies. A native of McKenna, Wash., Walker and her husband, Steven (a former football player at Colorado State), reside in Peyton, Colo., with their three children – Liliann, Steven Jr., Trae.
"Deedra comes to us with an upbeat passion and a desire to further the boundaries of our program," Donathan said. "She will be instrumental in further establishing our offense and sharing her wealth of knowledge in that space. I look forward to watching her engage with this team as we pursue excellence in all we do."
Walker joined the Academy after seven years at the Colorado Juniors Volleyball Club, where she worked with the 17 Open team that finished first at the 2023 Nike Mideast Qualifier. She also was on the sideline for teams that placed 13th at the 17 Open Nationals that year and the 16 Open team that finished fifth at the 2022 Nationals. The lead coach for the club's Rookie Program, she was also responsible for running setter camps and clinics. Prior to her time with Colorado Juniors, she also spent time coaching at MAVS Volleyball (head coach), Kapaun Mt. Carmel (JV coach) and Wichita Volleyball Academy (head coach).
As a two-time All-American setter at Colorado State, Walker is no stranger to the Mountain West.
Her maiden name of Foss can be found throughout the Rams' record book, as she remains ranked among the program's all-time top five in career assists (4,833 – second in the modern era at CSU). Accumulating over 1200 helpers during both her junior and senior years, she finished those years ranked among the nation's top 10 in setting (10th as a junior, third as a senior). Walker claimed back-to-back MW Setter of the Year honors and capped her stellar career as the 2014 Mountain West Player of the Year.
A two-time All-American (honorable mention in 2013, third team in 2014), Walker helped the Rams to four-straight Mountain West titles and secured the team a place in the NCAA Tournament every year – including a trip to the Sweet 16 in 2014. The MW Newcomer of the Year in 2012, Walker was a two-time AVCA All-Region selection, and member of USA Volleyball's National A2 program. For her success on the court, Walker was inducted into the Colorado State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2024.
In addition to coaching volleyball, Walker spent seven years as an acquisitions manager and has previously worked in the child protective services division of the Kansas Department for Children and Families.
Walked graduated from Colorado State in 2014, with a degree in human development and family studies. A native of McKenna, Wash., Walker and her husband, Steven (a former football player at Colorado State), reside in Peyton, Colo., with their three children – Liliann, Steven Jr., Trae.
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