Cobbs attended Concordia Academy High School in Roseville, Minnesota, where she played volleyball, basketball, and softball.

[2] Cobbs played for the North Dakota State University volleyball team from 1985 to 1988.

[2] Cobbs was inducted into the North Dakota State University Hall of Fame in 2003.

[2] Cobbs played professionally for the Minnesota Monarchs (U.S.) in 1988–89, Ceramica Magica (Italy) in 1993–94, and Vakifbank (Turkey) in 1996–97.

[2] Cobbs is currently a head coach for the Cambridge Scorpions Volleyball Program in Ontario, Canada.