Wayne State University Athletics

Ryan Kelley, the current Wayne State head baseball coach, joined the Warrior athletic department as academic coordinator in February 2006. After earning a bachelor of science degree at Michigan, Kelley graduated with his master[apos]s from Wayne State University in sports administration. In the summer of 2004, Kelley became a community director within the WSU Office of Housing & Residential Life, position he held until assuming his current role. Originally from Northville, Kelley was a four-year pitcher at The University of Michigan (1996-1999). He would help the Wolverines win the 1997 Big Ten Championship and the 1999 Big Ten Tournament Championship. Following the 1997 season, Kelley was a pitcher in the Alaskan Central Collegiate baseball league for the Mat-Su Minors. Kelley played high school ball at Dearborn Divine Child where he earned all-state and honorable mention preseason All-American honors. He also completed a graduate assistant position with the Detroit Lions and has worked in Wayne State[apos]s sports information department. In addition, he completed a graduate assistantship with Stanford University[apos]s athletic department.