Prior to Arkansas
Dobbins was a setter at Reagan High School in Pfafftown, N.C. She was twice named an All-Conference 10-4A performer. As a senior, Dobbins was also selected to the all-county team and earned Most Outstanding Female Athlete accolades. She helped the team to a county title, two conference championships and a spot in the fourth round of the 2010 state tournament. She played club volleyball for Piedmont Volleyball club in Greensboro, N.C. Dobbins was selected Best Setter in the 18 Open division at the 2011 Capital Hill Classic in Washington, D.C. She also helped lead the club to three straight Quest Championship titles in the state. In addition to her prowess on the volleyball court, Dobbins also lettered in softball and track and field at Reagan HS.

Personal
Born Feb. 22, 1993, Kimberly Cheryl Dobbins is the youngest of three children to Jim and Judy Dobbins of Winston-Salem, N.C. She has two older brothers, Chris and Tom.