“I would like to thank
Christina Castorena for this great opportunity, and I look forward to working
with all of our
coaches and athletic programs. I’m very excited to start the
next chapter of my professional career as the Assistant Athletic Director at
Edmonds Community College. Go Tritons!” said Kelly.
Assistant Athletic Director, Scott Kelly |
Kelly brings 14 years
of coaching experience from all levels (high school, NWAC, NAIA, NCAA, summer
collegiate leagues), including 7 years in the NWAC both as an assistant and
head baseball coach, to the position, which started in 1996 when he was a
student-athlete at Green River CC. He later played at Missouri Valley College
and was a NAIA All-American pitcher there before being taken by the San Diego
Padres in the 25th round of the 2001 MLB Draft. He began his
coaching career at the ripe age of 25, and after assisting the Missouri Valley
program for one season, took over the reins as head coach in 2005. Kelly later
had stops at Green River CC, Saint Martin’s University, and Kentlake High
School before he landed the Edmonds CC head baseball coaching position in
December of 2012.
Kelly has a proven
track record of moving players on to four-year schools and the professional
ranks from a structured program where student success is at the core. He is
deeply committed to Triton Athletics and the college’s mission, core themes,
vision, and values. “I want to help all students succeed that come through our
doors at EdCC,” Kelly said.
“Scott is a great
choice for this position because of his problem solving skills, his experience
and depth of knowledge in two-year athletics, and his leadership abilities. He
will strengthen our community here at Edmonds CC and also in the greater South
Snohomish County area. He’ll play a large role in helping us create the best
student-athlete experience in the NWAC, and we will lean on his fundraising background
to enhance Triton Athletics. His facility management, game management, and
facility rental experience should suit him well in supporting our department
into the future,” said Edmonds CC Athletic Director Spencer Stark.
The 2018 baseball
season will mark his 6th year as head baseball coach at the college.
Kelly has guided the Tritons to two North Region championships, five straight
playoff appearances, a 3rd place finish in 2015, and a NWAC
Championship in 2014. Kelly received his Bachelor’s degree from Missouri Valley
College in Recreation Administration. His office is located in Seaview Gym 102C.
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