MISSION STATEMENT

Dig Like Kim is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to deserving high school volleyball players who need help to further develop their skills and improve exposure. Accordingly, the organization will award a limited number of grants to select applicants toward achieving this goal. Grant fund availability is dependent on donations and fund raising events.

Kimberly Latshaw-Ortiz was a tremendous supporter and advocate of helping kids and the community! Her efforts through teaching and coaching impacted countless lives and she wanted to continue making that impact. Her legacy lives on through her kids, her family, friends, and the volleyball community, as well as through Dig Like Kim! 

Grant Application deadline for 2025 closed at midnight Friday, April 11.

• Grant funds can be used to pay for training, coaching, club, team or tournament fees, equipment or travel.
• Applications are independently reviewed by a panel who make their recommendations.
• Awards were presented at the 5th Annual DLK Volleyball Tournament, which was held on May 4, 2025.

The Fourth Annual (2024) Dig Like Kim Tournament grew to 44 teams with 13 teams on the sand courts, 20 recreational teams on the grass courts and 9 U-14 teams on grass .

2024 TOURNAMENT WINNERS

Sand Courts - 2 V 2 Men

Icy Hot

Sand Courts - 2 V 2 Women

Las Princesas

Sand Courts Open Division

Phoenix Coaches 

Grass Courts – Recreational 

Pink Kitties

Youth - 14U

Dig The Hype

Based on fundraising  Dig Like Kim was able to increase the value of awards to $26,000 this year. Winners represented  14 different Miami Dade County high schools and a variety of volleyball clubs.