Katie Falco

Biography

FALCO’S COACHING CAREER • Lindenwood (2018-23; head coach) • South Dakota State, (2008-18; assistant coach) • Montana State, (2005-08; assistant coach) • Utah State, (2003-05; graduate assistant coach) FALCO’S PLAYING CAREER • Northern Iowa (1999-2003) FALCO’S TROPHY CASE • 2003 All-MVC First Team • 2003 Verizon/CoSIDA Academic All-America Third Team • 2003 Verizon/CoSIDA Academic All-District VII First Team • Three-time MVC Scholar-Athlete Team (2001, 2002 & 2003) • 2000 MVC Newcomer of the Year Katie Falco is in her third season on head coach Jeff Mittie’s staff, serving the program as the director of player development and branding. Falco is responsible for a number of duties within the program including: creation of recruiting itineraries, recruiting mailings and correspondence, on-campus recruiting logistics, player relations including player wellness and USA Basketball liaison. She also is responsible for K-State’s non-conference scheduling and will also assist in game preparation and scouting. During her time with the Wildcats, Falco has helped the program to two NCAA Tournaments including a second round appearance in 2024 and the program’s first trip to the Sweet 16 in 23 years in 2025. She has aided the program for the 2025-26 season by helping bring in the first top-10 recruiting class in program history according to ESPN.com with the signings of Jordan Speiser (No. 16), Aniya Foy (No. 47) and Brandie Harrod (No. 58). Falco came to Manhattan after five seasons as th