LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Kristen Kelsay, former Michigan State volleyball standout, has been named the brand new head volleyball coach.
“I really like this College and my ardour for all issues Inexperienced & White is unmatched. I sit up for assembly with the crew and reconnecting with our loyal followers, alumni, and Spartan group. Go Inexperienced!,” mentioned Kelsay in a information launch despatched to six Information.
Kelsay spent the final two seasons as affiliate head coach at Minnesota. She served as an assistant coach at Northwestern from 2019-2021 and coached below Michigan State’s former head coach, Cathy George, from 2015-2018 earlier than her place at Minnesota.
Throughout her taking part in profession, Kelsay led MSU to its tenth consecutive NCAA Event look and regular-season prime 10 victories over then No. 1-ranked Texas and No. 7-ranked Wisconsin.
Kelsay ranks fourth in program historical past in units performed (473) and seventh in profession assists (3,040). She helped the Spartans attain back-to-back Candy 16 appearances in 2012 and 2013.
Kelsay was awarded the Michigan State Athletics’ Chester Brewer Management Award and the Dr. James Feurig Achievement and Service Award after her senior season.
“From her time as a Spartan student-athlete to her ascension via the teaching ranks, together with 9 seasons as a Massive Ten assistant, her journey has introduced her again dwelling and ready her nicely for the duty at hand,” mentioned Alan Haller, Michigan State Vice President & Director of Athletics in a information launch despatched to six Information.
