Wendy Kelley

Wendy Kelley began teaching physical education at South Colonie in 1993 and is presently still teaching at Lisha Kill.     Throughout her career she has coached four different sports for the district with as many as three in a year.  Basketball was not only her highest level of coaching but the highlight of her career, where she helped establish Colonie girls basketball as one of the preeminent programs in Section II and NYS. .  She enjoyed great success as an assistant coach in the basketball program.  She was part of some of the most successful teams in the history of Colonie.   The 2000 and 2001 teams established a legacy of dominance, going 51-2 overall, and winning consecutive Section II crowns. The 2001 team punctuated the run by capturing the New York State Championship, and the NYS Federation Championship for Large Schools. After stepping away from coaching basketball she took an active role in the NYSPHSAA girls basketball championships at the state level.  Wendy remained a member of this staff for 10 years.