Kate Russo is the head coach of the Morristown Beard School field hockey program, having also served as an assistant coach from 2008-2011. During her seasons of involvement with the program, she helped coach the team to two NJ prep B titles. During the 2008 and 2009 season, Alderman also served as an assistant coach at G-Force, one of New Jersey's Elite Field Hockey Academies.

Before entering the coaching field, Alderman played field hockey at the club, college and regional level in her home country of England. During her high school career, she was a selected member of the All-County and West of England squad. She also competed for many seasons in the South of England Premier Division, where she served as a vice-captain of the team and a development coach for junior players.

Alderman is a graduate of Brunel University, England with a bachelor's degree in Sports Science and she is currently a wellness teacher, Class Dean, and Dean of Discipline at Morristown Beard School.