New Palestine High School

As we prepare for the 2022 sports season, let's meet our Dragons fall sports head coaches Today, our coach is head volleyball coach Kelli Gabehart. Years coaching at NPHS as head coach: This is my 10th season as head coach. Before that I coached one year at the JV level and one at the freshman level. Alma mater (HS & college): NPHS '06, Indiana State '10, Indiana Wesleyan '12 Day job: Kindergarten teacher at Brandywine Elementary Twitter handle: @NPHS_Volleyball Sports played in high school: Volleyball, softball, track. I played collegiate volleyball at Indiana State. What drew you into coaching? Why do you coach?: I love everything about coaching. I love my players dearly and spending time with them in the gym is always a highlight of my day. It is so rewarding to see my players grow into young women and be successful in their lives outside of volleyball. I love planning practices, running drills, and encouraging my players. There is nothing better than a game day, am I right? Volleyball is such an exciting sport and I love showing passion and energy during the games. My coaching staff is also incredible. We are a family. You know, I gotta say it, I love to win too. Best thing about coaching: Watching my players succeed Best thing about being part of the New Palestine & NPHS community: I grew up in New Pal and I can't imagine teaching and coaching anywhere else. We have such a supportive and close-knit community. Go Dragons. Your favorite memory/moment from coaching at NPHS: 2016 Regional Championship. First in school history. WInning our first semi-state game was absolutely incredible. We were one win away from playing for the state championship. I am ready to do that again. Your favorite memory/moment from your high school or college playing days, if applicable: 2004 softball State Champs. Spouse/children: I am married to my husband Tyler and we have a one year old, Rhett, and our second son is due September Favorite food?: Pizza and Thai food Favorite vacation spot?: Bradenton, FL and Gatlinburg, TN. In my spare time, my favorite thing to do is: Spend time with Rhett.