Who is Dani Busboom Kelly? What we know about Louisville's volleyball coach ahead of Cal game

The University of Louisville women's volleyball team is set to host California Friday at L&N Federal Credit Union Arena after a loss to Nebraska in three sets, 25-16, 25-17, 25-20, at the KFC Yum! Center Sunday.

With an 8-2 record, the Cardinals are set to face the Bears, currently 8-4, at 7 p.m. Led by head coach Dani Busboom Kelly and athletes Anna DeBeer, Charitie Luper and Elena Scott, UofL is coming off a strong 2023 season, with a 27-5 record and an appearance in the elite eight in the NCAA. Ahead of the match-up, here's what we know about the program and the coach behind it.

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Who is the University of Louisville volleyball coach?

Busboom Kelly is the current coach for the UofL women's volleyball team. She joined the program in late 2016, winning the American Volleyball Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year, according to UofL Athletics.

Other awards include: American Volleyball Coaches Association East Region Coach of the Year in 2017, 2020, 2021 and 2022, Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year in 2020 and 2021 and the American Volleyball Coaches Association National Coach of the Year in 2021.

How much does Dani Busboom Kelly at the University of Louisville make?

Busboom Kelly's annual base salary is $400,000 and is part of a six-year contract that took effect at the start of 2022. She was making $225,000 annually under her previous contract.

What is Dani Busboom Kelly's salary?

Busboom Kelly's annual base salary is currently $400,000.

Who's the highest-paid college volleyball coach?

Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook signed a new five-year contract earlier this year that will run through Jan. 31, 2029, according to USA TODAY. His annual salary will be $825,000, a $75,000 annual increase, with possible bonuses. He also received a $70,000 retention bonus on July 1.

Where did Dani Busboom Kelly go for college?

Busboom Kelly attended the University of Nebraska and graduated with a communications degree in 2007. She acted as the volleyball team's captain and transitioned to libero in 2006 after being the team's setter, winning a national title.

Where did Dani Busboom Kelly go to high school?

Busboom Kelly attended Adams Freeman High School and committed to Nebraska her sophomore year, according to the Nebraska High School Hall of Fame .

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Is Dani Busboom Kelly married?

Yes. Busboom Kelly married former Nebraska football player Lane Kelly in 2010. The two have a son named Boone.

Does Dani Busboom Kelly have a family?

Busboom Kelly, U of L volleyball coach, is married to former Nebraska football player Lane Kelly. The two have been married since 2010 and have a son.

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