DAPHNE, AL — The United States Sports Academy proudly announces the hiring of Kelli Trautmann as its first Head Women's Volleyball Coach. Trautmann brings an impressive resume with over a decade of coaching experience at the high school, club, and collegiate levels, making her an exceptional addition to the Eagles athletic department.
Trautmann joins the Academy following a tenure as the Head Volleyball Coach at the University of Dallas where she led the program to historic milestones, including its best-ever Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) record. Under her leadership, the team achieved multiple tournament qualifications and earned numerous individual player accolades such as All-American selections, SCAC Freshman of the Year honors, and SCAC Fall Sportsmanship Awards. Her dedication to academic excellence was also evident, with 38 volleyball players named to the SCAC Fall Academic Honor Roll during her tenure.
Throughout her career, Trautmann has demonstrated her expertise in coaching, recruiting, and player development. She has also held assistant coaching positions at Allegheny College, William Woods University, and Millsaps College, where she contributed to the growth and success of each program. Her extensive involvement in club volleyball further highlights her commitment to nurturing talent and advancing the sport.
"I am thrilled to welcome Kelli Trautmann as the new head women's volleyball coach at USSA. Our local community is a hotbed of volleyball talent and enthusiasm, and Kelli's leadership, experience, and vision make her the perfect fit for our volleyball program. I'm confident she will launch our program and build strong connections within our community and beyond."
A Wisconsin native, Trautmann's athletic career began as a defensive specialist/ libero and thrower at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she captained the volleyball team to four NCAA Division III Tournament appearances and a WIAC Conference Championship. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus on Physical Education, Health, and Recreation from UW-Whitewater, and a Master's in Athletic/Activities Administration from William Woods University.
For more information about the United States Sports Academy and its athletics programs, visit ussaeagles.com. If interested in playing for the Eagles inaugural volleyball team, please contact volleyball@ussa.edu or complete the following recruitment form.
