During her inaugural season at the helm of the Scots' program, Kelley led MC to a 14-25 record overall, as her squad finished 8-16 in USA South Athletic Conference action. The 14 wins mark the most by a Scots' softball program since 2012. The eight conference victories were the most wins inside the USA South in the three years within the league, producing more in 2015 than the previous two years c
ombined. Her second season as head coach of the Orange and Garnet, Kelley turned the program into a conference contender. After being picked 11th in the preseason poll, Maryville rattled off the most wins since 2007 with a 25-17 record. The first 20-win season since 2009 was also highlighted by the Scots' second-place finish in the USA South with a 15-5 mark overall. Under Leah's leadership, Maryville hit .331 while finishing third in the USA South Conference Tournament. During 2014, Kelley produced one All-Conference performer in second-team in Caitlyn Hogg, before Maryville earned six spots in 2015. The Scots had the second-most team members, as Jessica McMahan (First Team), Savannah Cook (Second Team), Alexus Murray (Second Team), Rachel Taylor (Honorable Mention), Jenna Roberts (Honorable Mention) and Morgan Corland (Honorable Mention) earned conference accolades. Coach Kelley came to Maryville after assistant coach stints at Chattanooga State Community College and at East Carolina University. Her coaching career follows a stellar career as a student-athlete at Chattanooga State Community College and Maryville College. While at Chattanooga State as a player, this William Blount High School product was a two-time all-conference selection for the Tigers. She helped the Tigers earn a bid to the NJCAA National Tournament and set a record for the most homeruns in one game during tournament action. After attaining her Associates Degree of Allied Heath, she chose Maryville College to conclude her playing career. As the Scots' shortstop, Kelley earned a pair of All-Great South Athletic Conference all-conference accolades and was named the league's Player of the Year following her junior season (2011). This First-Team All-Region honoree finished her senior year ranked in the top 10 within the NCAA Division III in seven different offensive categories, including leading the nation with her .522 bating average. Kelley earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with an emphasis in physical education from Maryville College in 2011. Upon graduation Kelley helped Chattanooga State during the fall of 2012 before her mentor, Beth Keylon-Randolph, was hired to guide the Pirates of East Carolina Sate University. Coach Randolph took her two-time all-conference performer with her to Greenville, N.C. to help set a foundation for the program. Coach Kelley gained valuable NCAA Division I experience during her pair of seasons within the Conference USA. The Pirates earned 49 wins and 25 league victories with Kelley assisting with on-field coaching with an emphasis in developing hitters. "I feel my experience as a player on a variety of levels and then gaining valuable experience under the direction of Coach Randolph has prepared me well for this opportunity," Leah said. "I am an offensive minded coach and hope to put some excitement back on the diamond for our Scots in the near future. I believe we have the talent, and I look to bring some stability to the program for years to come." The Leah Kelley Era
2015: 14-25 (8-16 USA South)
2016: 25-17 (15-5 USA South)
CAREER: 39-42 (0.481) (23-21 USA South (0.523))
