Kutztown University Athletics

A two-sport standout, Rideout was a member of the volleyball team from 1996-1999 and the track and field team from 1997-98. Rideout finished her career as the all-time leader in kills (1,016) and blocks (477). Her 241 solo blocks is still a school standard. She is presently fourth all-time in kills and second in blocks. Rideout was a two-time all-PSAC East selection. During her junior year, Rideout led Kutztown to the PSAC Final Four for the first time since 1984. Following her sophomore year, Rideout was named second-team all-PSAC East after leading the conference in blocks per game (1.18). Rideout set school records in total blocks (176) and solo blocks (101), which still stand. She tied the school record for blocks in a game with 14 and was named to the second team all-PSAC. On the track, Rideout helped KU win the PSAC outdoor title (1997) while claiming the PSAC Championship in the triple jump and placed second in the high jump. During the year, Rideout tied the school record in the indoor high jump. She was third in the high and triple jumps at the ECAC Championships. The following year, Rideout was fifth in the triple jump at the PSAC Championships. She also placed in three events at the ECAC meet (third in pentathlon, second in high jump and fourth in triple jump). Rideout is currently working as a Senior Manager for Client Services at Best Vendors Management. Rideout earned her bachelor of science degree in telecommunication from Kutztown in 2000.