Highland Community College is proud to announce that Coach Andrea Keller achieved her 200th collegiate volleyball win as head coach of the Scotties Friday, October 17, against Northeast Community College.

Keller’s first tenure as head coach at Highland spanned from 2004 to 2010, during which she compiled a 143-102 record. In 2010, she transitioned to roles as a math tutor and admissions representative at Highland to focus on her growing family while remaining involved with the College. In September 2023, Keller returned to the Scotties program as head coach, and since then has added a 58-28 record, bringing her total collegiate coaching wins to 200. Additionally, Keller coached the Doniphan West High School volleyball team from 2018-2023, earning 115 high school victories.

Keller’s connection to Highland runs deep. Recruited out of Highland High School by HCC legend and most winningest coach, Glenna Batchelder, Keller played as a setter for two years before transferring to Northwest Missouri State. She also coached Elwood High School while a student before returning to Highland as head coach in 2004.

Under Keller’s leadership, the Scotties have consistently achieved winning records. Except for her first year in 2004, a mid-season return in 2023 and the 2005 season, every team Keller has coached has finished with a winning record. During her first coaching stint, the 2010 Scotties were ranked among the top 20 teams nationally, and Keller was named Jayhawk East Coach of the Year three times. She currently ranks as the second-winningest coach in Highland volleyball history.

Keller prioritizes recruiting talented student-athletes from Kansas and the surrounding four-state area, emphasizing character, academics and athleticism. Her efforts have produced two NJCAA All-Americans, 29 NJCAA Academic All-Americans, 18 All-KJCAA honorees and 19 All-Region/District selections.

Athletic Director Jerre Cole praised Keller’s continued success, “I can always count on Andrea to bring in solid, local players who can compete with any other program in the conference.”

For Keller, building lasting relationships with her players is equally important. Many of her former players remain connected to the program, attending games and supporting the Scotties throughout their careers.

Coach Keller resides in Highland with her husband, Dallas, and their three children, Kya, Jhett and Tayla.