MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
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.
KIM'S LEGACY
MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
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 PROGRAM
MISSION STATEMENT
2026 GRANT AWARDS
WINNERS OF $30,000 IN 2026 DIG LIKE KIM GRANTS WERE ANNOUNCED AT THE 6th ANNUAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT ON APRIL 26 AT CORAL REEF PARK
- Grant funds can be used to pay for training, coaching, club, team or tournament fees, equipment or travel.
- Applications for 2027 will open in the Fall of 2026.
- $96,000 awarded thru 2026 to 96 recipients representing over 29 high schools.
2026 GRANT AWARDS
6th ANNUAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS
2026 GRANT AWARDS
2026 GRANT WINNERS WERE:
Dante Acevedo - Palmetto
Olivia Adderly - Miami Norland
Mario Baez - Southridge
Jessica Bourne - Palmetto
Ana Camops - Coral Gables
Isabella Carpio - Ferguson
Mathias Corpart - Coral Gables
Erik Cuellar Arronte - Coral Gables
Daniel Delgado - Barbara Goleman
Carlos Fernandez - Ferguson
Isabella Garcia - Colegiate Prep
Ella H
2026 GRANT WINNERS WERE:
Dante Acevedo - Palmetto
Olivia Adderly - Miami Norland
Mario Baez - Southridge
Jessica Bourne - Palmetto
Ana Camops - Coral Gables
Isabella Carpio - Ferguson
Mathias Corpart - Coral Gables
Erik Cuellar Arronte - Coral Gables
Daniel Delgado - Barbara Goleman
Carlos Fernandez - Ferguson
Isabella Garcia - Colegiate Prep
Ella Hernandez - True North
Vanessa Jones - Coral Reef
John Knight - Coral Gables
Rosabella Lee-Provilon - Braddock
Marcus Masvidal - Palmetto
Brooke Mirando - Palmetto
Rylan Munger - Home School
Renzo Otiniano - School for Advanced Studies
Kenneth Perez - Palmetto
Karina Rodriguez - Coral Reef
Leyla Rodriguez - Terra
Marley Saintal - Miami Norland
Landon Soriano - Palmetto
Ryan Suarez - Hialeah Gardens
Celene Walker - Homeschool
Autumn Wallace - Ferguson
Lawrence Weiss - Coral Gables
Jordyn Wicker - Palmetto
Sasha Whyte - Coral Gables
6th ANNUAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS
6th ANNUAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS
6th ANNUAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS
The Sixth Annual (2026) Dig Like Kim Tournament grew to 52 teams with over 230 competitors. We needed to add a division to accommodate all of the registrants and added waves in two divisions, and for the first time, cash prizes. All this plus a DJ and food trucks all day, a water slide, raffles, a silent auction, a kids clinic all with f
The Sixth Annual (2026) Dig Like Kim Tournament grew to 52 teams with over 230 competitors. We needed to add a division to accommodate all of the registrants and added waves in two divisions, and for the first time, cash prizes. All this plus a DJ and food trucks all day, a water slide, raffles, a silent auction, a kids clinic all with free player shirts.
2026 TOURNAMENT WINNERS
Sand Courts - 2 V 2 Men
Gabriel Gonzalez and Colson Hunt
Sand Courts - 2 V 2 Women
Eleonora Gicheva and Veronika Petrov
Sand Courts 4v4 Coed
Game Blouses
Grass Courts - 4v4 Advanced
HFTV
Grass Courts - 4v4 Intermediate
Notorious DIG
Grass Courts – 6v6 - 14U
305 Elite
DIG LIKE KIM GRANTS AWARDED
6th ANNUAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS
6th ANNUAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Based on sponsorships, the annual tournament and our volunteers, Dig Like Kim was able to increase the value of awards to $30,000 this year. Winners represented 14 different Miami Dade County high schools and a variety of volleyball clubs.
Your generous donations are very much appreciated!
HELP KIDS IN OUR COMMUNITY
SECOND ANNUAL Dig Like Kim Tournament Photo Gallery - 2022
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