Indiana University Athletics
Kelsey Cronin Hired as Director of Volleyball Operations
2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Feb. 1, 2010
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Head Volleyball Coach Sherry Dunbar has added a new member to her staff, naming Kelsey Cronin as the Director of Volleyball Operations. Cronin comes to IU after serving as an assistant coach at Morehead State University the past two seasons.
"We are excited to welcome Kelsey into the Hoosier family," said Dunbar. "We had many qualified candidates for our opening, but during Kelsey's interview it became apparent to all of us that she was the perfect fit for our program."
In Cronin's two seasons as an assistant coach at Morehead State, the Eagles posted a winning percentage of nearly .700 (44-19). Cronin helped guide MSU to a 23-8 mark and Ohio Valley Conference regular season title in 2008 while posting a 21-11 overall record in '09. Both seasons saw the Eagles advance to the finals of the OVC Tournament.
"I am extremely honored to be a part of the IU family," said Cronin. "The athletic community at Indiana proved to be of the highest integrity and were very welcoming throughout the hiring process."
In addition to coaching, Cronin also performed many of the tasks for Morehead State that she will be responsible for with the Hoosiers. She was heavily involved with assisting the student-athletes in their academic endeavors, community service projects, administrative duties, travel arrangements and film exchange.
"She is personable, energetic, motivated, creative and above all else ... excited about being a Hoosier and helping us continue to move our program forward," said Dunbar.
"Words cannot express my excitement for being able to become part of such a prestigious program both on and off the court," said Cronin. "I can't wait to start adding to the success of a team with truly limitless boundaries for greatness."
Cronin's credentials also include success on the court, playing four seasons at Morehead State (2004-07). In her senior season, she racked up 274 kills, 73 digs and 91 total blocks to lead the Eagles to a share of the OVC regular season title. Cronin graduated magna cum laude with a Sociology degree in 2008 before continuing her education while coaching, earning her master's degree in 2009.
Cronin begins her first official day as a Hoosier on Feb. 1, 2010.
