Katelyn Massa joined the Valpo softball program in August 2021, serving as a graduate assistant.

Massa comes to Valpo after a stellar playing career at Southern Illinois from 2017-21. A four-time All-Missouri Valley Conference honoree, including First Team accolades in 2018 and 2019, Massa was the MVC Defensive Player of the Year in 2019. She closed her career third in SIU history and ninth in MVC history in career RBIs, and was fifth in SIU history in home runs as well. She helped the Salukis claim two MVC Tournament titles and advance to the NCAA Tournament on three occasions.