Kelly Reynolds, an Upper St. Clair, Pa. native, brings an impressive volleyball resume to the Cougar staff. The Juniata College alumna boasts 440 total sets played, accomplishing 4,649 assists in that time, which earned her the third overall spot in the Juniata record book. This feat also led her to become the 2016 NCAA Statistical Leader in assists per set with 11.23.
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Reynolds was recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) on both the All-American and All-Region teams all four years of her career, including a Freshman of the Year honor in 2013. In Juniata’s Landmark Conference, she earned First-Team placements every year of her career, Player of the Year in 2015 and 2016, and was named to the All-Decade team. She also had ECAC first-team designations in 2013, 2014, and 2015, including a Rookie of the Year award for the South Region. In her senior campaign in 2016, Reynolds served as a team captain and earned MVP.
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In addition to her impressive playing career, Reynolds has ample coaching experience. She has served as the Head JV/Assistant Varsity Coach at West Allegheny High School in addition to acting as the head coach for Kokoro Jrs. Volleyball Club. Reynolds has also lent her knowledge to an array of camps and clinics, coaching at middle and high schools, Juniata College, Penn State University, and the United States Naval Academy. She adds Chatham to her resume with her first season at the start of 2021.
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