Shepherd University Athletics

Liz Kelly is entering her first year at Shepherd as the assistant cross country coach for both the men and women’s teams. 

Kelly is a competitive runner, currently focused on the half marathon distance. She has placed top 3 in numerous races on the local road race circuit and enjoys traveling across the US to compete. Her favorite races to date are the Bolder Boulder (Boulder, CO) and the Bay Bridge Run (Annapolis, MD).

Along with a strong foundation in running, she brings with her a diverse background in athletics. She has competed in a range of athletic competitions, to include CrossFit, Bodybuilding, Triathlon and Spartan racing and started her career off as a professional dancer. 

Kelly received her undergraduate degree in dance & psychology from Roger Williams University and her Masters in Business Administration from Missouri State University. She currently works as a Finance Director in Northern Virginia.

Kelly lives in Harper’s Ferry with her husband and their Doberman.