Kelly joins sister in exclusive club
Jordyn Knake
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Madonna University volleyball set another record with junior athlete, Jodie Kelly, achieving 1,000 career kills. Kelly has been working hard all season to complete this goal as her sister, Karlie Kelly, is also in the 1,000 kills club. This season alone, Kelly has collected 388 kills and the team has 10 games remaining not including the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference tournament.
Kelly is pursuing a bachelor's degree in social work and believes her athletic career will help her in her social work practice in the future.
“Playing volleyball here has affected me in a variety of ways. Playing on an elite level team has taught me how to be truly accountable. Accountability is important in a team sport, but it’s also a valuable life skill. Playing for Madonna has also impacted by leadership skills. Being named captain as a junior is a big responsibility and I wasn’t sure if I was built for the task at first. As the season has continued my confidence with leadership has grown a lot. I’ve learned how to communicate effectively, manage, and organize group activities and motivate others. All of these skills will impact me for the rest of my life. Not to mention they will help me in my social work practice one day,” she said.
Kelly believes her sister had a large impact in her passion for volleyball. Her sister is three years older than her and started her volleyball career in seventh grade while Kelly was in fourth.
“I started playing competitively when I was 11! I found my passion for volleyball at a very young age thanks to my sister Karlie. My mom would drive me to her practices 30 minutes before they were over and I would go into the gym to pass and set against the walls while they practiced. I never missed a game, and that’s when I started begging my parents to let me play,” she said.
The 1,000 kills mark is a huge accomplishment for Kelly for the years of work she has put in is paying off. She has faced obstacles out of her control and was able to overcome these reach this magnificent goal.
“Getting to the 1,000 kill mark is a huge accomplishment for me! It’s very exciting and makes me feel proud of myself and the work I’ve put in over these years. I think every athlete faces obstacles in their career and depending on that situation, that obstacle can hold them back from personal and team achievements. I have been lucky enough to only have suffered minor injuries like an ankle roll or shoulder pain. I’m very thankful for my health and my body’s ability to recover,” she said.
Kelly is hoping to grow her record into the rest of this season and the next. Madonna volleyball is currently ranked second in the WHAC conference trailing Lawrence Tech.
The WHAC Quarterfinals will begin Wednesday, Nov 13 at the University of Northwestern Ohio. Game time will be determined at a later date. Madonna volleyball does still have home games remaining and those can be found online at https://mucrusaders.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule
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Madonna University volleyball set another record with junior athlete, Jodie Kelly, achieving 1,000 career kills. Kelly has been working hard all season to complete this goal as her sister, Karlie Kelly, is also in the 1,000 kills club. This season alone, Kelly has collected 388 kills and the team has 10 games remaining not including the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference tournament.
Kelly is pursuing a bachelor's degree in social work and believes her athletic career will help her in her social work practice in the future.
“Playing volleyball here has affected me in a variety of ways. Playing on an elite level team has taught me how to be truly accountable. Accountability is important in a team sport, but it’s also a valuable life skill. Playing for Madonna has also impacted by leadership skills. Being named captain as a junior is a big responsibility and I wasn’t sure if I was built for the task at first. As the season has continued my confidence with leadership has grown a lot. I’ve learned how to communicate effectively, manage, and organize group activities and motivate others. All of these skills will impact me for the rest of my life. Not to mention they will help me in my social work practice one day,” she said.
Kelly believes her sister had a large impact in her passion for volleyball. Her sister is three years older than her and started her volleyball career in seventh grade while Kelly was in fourth.
“I started playing competitively when I was 11! I found my passion for volleyball at a very young age thanks to my sister Karlie. My mom would drive me to her practices 30 minutes before they were over and I would go into the gym to pass and set against the walls while they practiced. I never missed a game, and that’s when I started begging my parents to let me play,” she said.
The 1,000 kills mark is a huge accomplishment for Kelly for the years of work she has put in is paying off. She has faced obstacles out of her control and was able to overcome these reach this magnificent goal.
“Getting to the 1,000 kill mark is a huge accomplishment for me! It’s very exciting and makes me feel proud of myself and the work I’ve put in over these years. I think every athlete faces obstacles in their career and depending on that situation, that obstacle can hold them back from personal and team achievements. I have been lucky enough to only have suffered minor injuries like an ankle roll or shoulder pain. I’m very thankful for my health and my body’s ability to recover,” she said.
Kelly is hoping to grow her record into the rest of this season and the next. Madonna volleyball is currently ranked second in the WHAC conference trailing Lawrence Tech.
The WHAC Quarterfinals will begin Wednesday, Nov 13 at the University of Northwestern Ohio. Game time will be determined at a later date. Madonna volleyball does still have home games remaining and those can be found online at https://mucrusaders.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule