Colorado State University Athletics
Rams welcome McCallum to coaching staff
9/19/2011 12:00:00 AM | Women's Swimming & Diving
Sept. 19, 2011
By Sarah Thomsen
Athletic Media Relations
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Head swim coach Chris Woodard announced Wednesday the addition of Kelley McCallum as an assistant swim coach. McCallum is the second addition to the coaching staff this season.
“I am thrilled with the addition of Kelley to our staff,” Woodard said. “She has deep ties within the swimming community and will make an excellent recruiter and coach. I believe Kelley understands what it takes to build a culture of excellence and I’m excited about the future of Ram Swimming with her on deck.”
McCallum, a native of Atlanta, Ga., was the master’s swim coach at University of Georgia and the school’s rec sports facility during the 2007-08 season. She then went on to be the Riverwood High School head swim coach from 2009-10.
With a B.S. in child and family development from Georgia, McCallum coached children ages 5-14 as the Atlanta Athletic Club assistant swim coach in 2008. She focused on different stroke techniques, sportsmanship and fostering a good work ethic. McCallum also organized stroke clinics, teaching proficiency and details of swim technique to advance the athletes to the next level.
McCallum is no stranger to the pool. She swam for the University of Georgia from 2003-07, earning both the 2005 national championship title and the 2006 Southern Conference title. In high school, McCallum earned both All-America and Scholastic All-America honors.
McCallum expects to make more history with the Rams this season.
"I am very excited to join the CSU coaching staff,” McCallum said. “I am looking forward to a winning season with the Rams!"