Kate Cardente

Team Member Since:  January 2025

Kate is a Ninja and Kick Start Coach with a diverse background in exercise science and social work. She holds a degree in Exercise Science, coaches volleyball, and earned her Master’s in Social Work from NYU. Currently, she works as a preschool social worker.

At UP, Kate enjoys creating fun and challenging obstacle courses for her ninja athletes. She loves growing alongside her athletes, learning with them, and turning new skills into exciting, engaging courses.

Outside of coaching, Kate enjoys ice skating, working out at the gym, playing volleyball, going to the beach, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She’s known for her fun Stitch and Pikachu impersonations.

Her favorite quote is, “I am a wave in an ocean and if I crash I’ll make a new one.” Kate’s advice to others is simple but powerful: “Being yourself is your real superpower.”