Balding joined the Western Oregon staff in the summer of 2014. She graduated from Willamette University in 2014 with a bachelor of arts in psychology.
At Willamette, Balding was a four-year letterwinner under Head Coach Tom Shoji. She was a standout libero and defensive specialist.
Balding also served as a coach for the Capital City Elite team in Salem, Ore. She was also a coach for the Extreme Fitness club in Honolulu.
Balding is currently working on a master’s degree at Western Oregon University in rehabilitation counseling.