Shelby Kealy

	

	Hometown: Scottsdale, Ariz.
	Position: Assistant Coach
	Alma Mater: Denver '98

DU head women's basketball coach Pam Tanner announced the hiring of
former DU standout and Lafayette College assistant Shelby Kealy as
assistant coach June 7 [2006]. Kealy brings seven years of collegiate
coaching experience to the Pioneer program and joins assistants Tracy
Tripp and Marisa Moseley on Tanner's staff.

	

A native of Scottsdale, Ariz., Kealy served as an assistant coach at
Lafayette College in Easton, Pa., under head coach Tammy Smith from
2001-2006. This past season, the Leopards enjoyed their best season in
five years. Kealy played an instrumental role in Lafayette's success
on and off the court, serving as the guards coach, recruiting
potential student-athletes and supervising the Leopards summer camp
program.

Prior to Lafayette, Kealy was an assistant coach at Hardin-Simmons
University in Abilene, Texas from 1999-2001. Known as one of the best
NCAA Division III women's basketball programs, Kealy was a part of the
coaching staff that led the HSU cowgirls to a 27-2 record in 2001,
advancing to the "Elite Eight" round of the NCAA Division III
Tournament and receiving a final ranking of fifth in the nation. At
Hardin-Simmons, Kealy served as an on-floor coaching capacity, as well
as assisting in recruiting and scouting duties for the Cowgirls.

A 1998 DU graduate, Kealy earned her bachelor's degree in marketing
and followed up with a master's degree in athletic administration from
Hardin-Simmons University in 2000. While an undergraduate at Denver,
Kealy was a member of the Pioneer women's basketball team from
1995-1998, serving as team captain her senior season and averaged 4.6
points per game for her career. With Tanner at the helm, the Pioneers
complied a record of 59-51 during Kealy's playing days. Kealy was also
a "Colorado Sportswomen of the Year" and DU "Student-Athlete of the
Year" nominee in 1998 and earned the "Most Improved Player" award
following her rookie season.

In addition to her collegiate coaching credentials, Kealy has served
as a Chaparral High School AAU coach and summer camp coach at the
University of Denver and Arizona State University.

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