KELLY RYAN

Coach Kelly Ryan joined Loudoun Elite in the 2025-2026 season. She coached Loudoun Elite Beach Volleyball in the summer of 2025 and the indoor coaching staff in the fall of the same season. She began playing volleyball in middle school and immediately fell in love with the sport. She played multiple sports growing up (soccer, basketball, track, volleyball) and volleyball quickly became her favorite. She played at Briar Woods High School as a setter/right side from 2016-2019 and earned ESMARK All-American, All-State, All-Region, and All-Conference honors.

She continued her volleyball journey in college playing for Virginia Tech Women’s Club Volleyball and serving as their Captain, Secretary, and Vice President. Kelly was responsible for creating teams, running practices, and creating lineups for the team. She helped lead the team to place third at the National Championship in 2022.

In addition to her volleyball endeavors, Kelly received a B.S. in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise and a M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics from Virginia Tech. She works as a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer who prioritizes holistic health. While at Viriginia Tech, Kelly worked with the sports nutrition department for D1 athletes to help them improve performance through nutrition which is something she plans to continue with any team and group she helps to coach. She is committed to helping her athletes grow their confidence on the court and establish the fundamental mental and physical skills to thrive in the sport!

AT LOUDOUN ELITE

– 2025-26: LE13 Kelly Head Coach