The winningest head coach in program history, Kellee Roesel was named the head coach of Cal Lutheran women's volleyball in the summer of 2006.
The accolades for her staff and student-athletes have poured in over the years, highlighted by the 2015 NCAA Division III National Championship. During that year, she guided the Regals to a 31-5 record as they claimed the first title in program history. On top of Roesel being named AVCA Coach of the Year, Kevin Judd was honored as Assistant Coach of the Year and a trio of players were All-America selections.
She continues to be one of the top Division III coaches in the country and has never had a losing season. On top of the national title, Roesel has coached the Purple and Gold to four NCAA Regional Championships, 12 NCAA Tournament appearances, eight SCIAC Championships, and five SCIAC Tournament Championships and Cal Lutheran is the only SCIAC school to never miss the SCIAC Tournament which began in 2009. She has also been named the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) West Region Coach of the Year three times.
Individually, Roesel has coached 17 AVCA All-Americans, 32 AVCA All-West Region selections, two ACVA All-West Region Freshman of the Year, nine earned All-SCIAC Player of the Year, and her team's have earned nine straight AVCA Team Academic awards.
More notable seasons include 2014 as the Regals went 29-3, the second-most wins in school history, leading the nation in Kills Per Set (14.17) and Assists Per Set (13.21) and Roesel was named AVCA West Region Coach of the Year. In 2013, Roesel led the Regals to the 2013 Division III National Championship game where they narrowly fell in a five-set thriller. The Regals had the best season in program history, going 35-2, including a 29-game win streak. The Regals also scored 29 victories in 2012 and had a 16-game winning streak to close out the regular season. CLU advanced to the NCAA West Regional Finals for the second consecutive season and ended the season with a No. 10 national ranking in the final AVCA poll. In 2011, Roesel and her staff guided CLU to a 29-7 record and advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight for only the third time in program history.
Roesel has produced at least one AVCA All-America player in 13 out of 14 years at the helm of the Regals program. Five players have earned First Team All-American status with Mo Coverdale and Kylie McLogan earning it twice. First Team All-American Allison Kerr led all of NCAA Division III in kills in 2010.
Roesel's extensive coaching background includes experience at both the high school and collegiate levels. From 1999-2008 she served as the assistant men's and women's coach at Moorpark Community College.
At Moorpark College over 20 of Roesel's former players have continued their volleyball careers at the next level and more than 95 percent walked away with an A.A. degree. Her team finished top five in California between 2000 and 2003 and went on to become the Western States Conference Champions in 2000-2003. She helped coach the 2005 men's team that was California State Champions.
Roesel coached the 2003 National Junior College Women's Player of the Year (Nena Siljegovic), three Pepsi Scholar Athletes, and five All-State players.
Before the 2009 CLU volleyball season, Roesel had been a full-time high school teacher at both Fillmore and Moorpark High School. She has also coached the Freshman, JV, and Varsity volleyball and soccer teams at FHS and MHS.
A Moorpark High graduate, she went on to receive her BS in Criminal Justice Administration from San Diego State University after completing her AS in CJA from Moorpark College. In 2003, Roesel completed her Single Subject CLAD Teaching Credential PE and Health from National University and most recently finished at Azusa Pacific University earning a Masters Degree in Physical Education (2004).
In 1997 she married Andy Roesel and on January 12, 2009, welcomed daughter Else to their family.
A native of Moorpark, Kellee played volleyball for James Park at MHS and Don Hyatt at MC (both former CLU coaches). In high school, she also played soccer, softball, and field hockey.
For fun, she enjoys golfing, snowboarding, CrossFit, music, and poker, and is an avid sports fan.
What are they saying about Coach Roesel
Lindsey (Benson) Valenzuela, All American 2008, 2006 NCAA West Region Champion, CLU class of 2009
“When I think of Kellee Roesel the word that comes to mind is “leader.” Kellee leads her athletes on and off the court in so many ways, but the most important way is to believe in yourself, your teammates, and the goals you want to achieve. She taught me to always believe in myself, even when it may feel like no one else does. Her leadership is constantly evolving everyone that is surrounding her into strong-minded individuals and because of that her program will continue to be successful and will continue to produce successful student-athletes, as well as successful seasons.”
Maci Haddad, 2018 NCAA West Region Freshman of the Year, Four-time All American 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, CLU class of 2023
“Playing volleyball for Cal Lutheran was the best decision I could’ve made for myself. I’m so glad I got to be a part of a program that had the same values I did as a person and volleyball player. I’m lucky to have played for an amazing coaching staff along with amazing teammates by my side. I was able to grow and mature into the woman that I am today through this program. I’ve made lifelong friends throughout my time there. I constantly felt encouraged and uplifted by the people around me. Coach provided great mentorship throughout my volleyball career and I have been able to apply it to my everyday life and now career. She helped me grow into a strong, compassionate woman and leader and I will forever be grateful for Cal Lutheran’s volleyball program!”
Jackie (Russell) Griffin, CLU class of 2013, Three-time SCIAC Champion (2010-2013), 2013 National Finalist, Four-time AVCA All-American, Cal Lutheran Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2019
“The CLU volleyball program under coach Kellee Roesel has made an irrevocable impact on who I am today. Playing for Coach instilled a work ethic in myself and my teammates that not only was portrayed on the court but also in our current lives today. Coach Kellee Roesel is a believer and has made me become a believer in various aspects of life. Not only did playing for Coach and the CLU program create everlasting memories from the most challenging wins and losses to the silly moments off the court, but I have also found in my own life achieving and growing professionally leads to heightened happiness and positivity. Kellee Roesel is not only an incredible coach, but also a mentor, and a life-long friend.”
Jenny McDowell, Legendary Emory University Women’s Volleyball Coach, 27-year career at Emory before stepping down in 2022, Two-time National Champion (2008, 2018), Two-time National Coach of the Year (2008, 2019), 52 AVCA All-Americans
“Kellee represents the very best of college athletics. Kellee has a deep desire to grow, develop, and empower young people. Furthermore, she goes above and beyond to share her expertise, knowledge, and expertise with colleagues across the country. She always sees the big picture! Kellee is one of the greatest coaches in the history of college athletics. Cal Lutheran is so fortunate to have a coach with unparalleled integrity, character, and leadership!”
Allie (Eason) Gordon, National Champion and National Tournament MVP 2015, All-American 2013-2014, Four-time SCIAC Champion, CLU Class of 2016, Cal Lutheran Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023
“The Cal Lutheran volleyball program gave me some of the best memories of my life. From winning a National Championship to simply competing in practice each day, the time I spent as a Regal was invaluable. I built so much confidence in myself and made some incredible lifelong friends through the program. Coach Roesel made a huge impact on me as an athlete, leader, young woman, and even now as a new mom. Her intentionality and passion for her players isn’t something you often see in a coach and I can confidently say I wouldn’t be who I am without her.”
Dr. Amber Warners, Head Coach Calvin University Women’s Volleyball, Three National Championships (2010, 2013, 2016), Four-time National Coach of the Year (2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014)
“Kellee is a coach who puts her player's needs on and off the court above everything else. She not only can coach her teams in the sport of volleyball to the pinnacle of winning a national championship, but she also can coach her players in all of the things they have going on outside of the sport. Kellee has all the parts that make a coach exceptional….knowledge of the game, accountability, fierce competitiveness, and great care and love for her players.”
Kennedy (Peters) Meaney, Four-time SCIAC Champion, 2013 National Finalist, 2014 CLU Scholar-Athlete of the Year, CLU Class of 2015, GA for 2015 National Championship Team
“Coach Roesel and the CLU volleyball program had a lasting impact on my life. The values that I learned have shaped me into the mom, friend, teacher, and coach that I am today. Coach taught me leadership and teamwork. She guided me through being a team captain and kept values like communication, respect, sisterhood, and love at the core of our program. She taught us how to be resilient and confident in the face of adversity. She taught us the importance of hard work and discipline every time we stepped on the court. All of these values extend far past the volleyball court. They have made me who I am today- someone who is confident, works hard, is a leader in my workspace, and loves hard. I strive to leave this big of an impression on my current volleyball players at San Luis Obispo High School. I feel so lucky to have been a part of this program for 5 years with my lifelong best friends and Coach Roesel!”
