Dr. Kristene Kelly Appointed to NCAA Division II Coaching Enhancement Grant Selection Committee

Albany, GA - Albany State University Director of Athletics, Dr. Kristene Kelly, has been selected to serve on the NCAA Division II Coaching Enhancement Grant Selection Committee. Her term will begin on September 1, 2025, and continue through August 31, 2029.

Dr. Kelly is no stranger to serving at the national level, having previously been a member of the NCAA Division II Men's & Women's Track & Field Committee (2009-2013) and the NCAA Woman of the Year Selection Committee (2013-2016). Her appointment to this committee is another example of Albany State University's leadership being recognized at the highest levels of collegiate athletics.

The NCAA Division II Coaching Enhancement Grant is a valuable resource that has helped institutions strengthen their coaching staffs and enhance opportunities for professional development. As a former recipient of the grant at multiple institutions, Dr. Kelly understands firsthand how impactful this funding can be in shaping the future of athletic programs.

"I'm honored to serve on this committee and to play a role in supporting the advancement of coaching in Division II," said Dr. Kelly. "Albany State has been fortunate to benefit from this grant in the past, so I understand the value it brings to institutions and the long-term impact it can have. I look forward to contributing to the process while ensuring fairness and integrity in every selection."

Dr. Kelly's appointment not only reinforces ASU's presence at the national level but also strengthens the university's commitment to fostering excellence in coaching and athletics. Her involvement in this selection process will help ensure that institutions across Division II continue to have access to resources that support their programs and enhance the student-athlete experience.

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ABOUT ALBANY STATE ATHLETICS
Albany State University is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II-level intercollegiate athletic program. The university currently fields teams in 11 sports: women's volleyball, women's tennis, women's cross country, men's and women's basketball, softball, men's and women's track and field, women's soccer, baseball, and football with all teams compete in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), except women's soccer, which participates in the Peach Belt Conference.

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