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Louisville volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly is leaving the Cardinals to take the head coaching job at her alma mater.UofL Athletics announced Busboom Kelly was leaving for Nebraska Wednesday afternoon.This comes off the heels of the Cardinals falling short in the National Championship against Penn State at the KFC Yum! Center.Dan Meske will be taking over for Busboom Kelly, pending University of Louisville Athletic Association Board approval.“Card Nation will be forever grateful to Dani for what she did in elevating Louisville Volleyball to be among the nation’s elite programs,” said athletics director Josh Heird in a news release. “During her tenure, she was an incredible ambassador for the sport, for our athletics department and for the university. We know just what a tremendous person, coach, and leader she is and that it would take something truly special for Dani, Lane and their family to leave us. I want to thank Dani for all she did for us, and we wish her the very best.”Busboom Kelly wraps up her tenure at Louisville with two national runner-up finishes, three national semifinal appearances, and four ACC Championships.“Louisville will always hold a special place in my heart,” said Busboom Kelly in a news release. “I have loved the athletic department, the city, and most importantly, the people, since I first arrived here as an assistant in 2011. The past eight seasons have been unbelievable, and we have been so proud to be Cardinals. From ACC Championships to Final Fours, we accomplished more than I ever dreamed of, thanks to the unwavering trust of our current and former players. “I can’t thank the volleyball staff and support staff enough for believing in us and pushing us to dream bigger. I am grateful to Josh Heird and Amy Calabrese for loving the sport of volleyball and for aligning with our vision for Louisville. And thank you to Card Nation! We could not have done anything without you!”Busboom Kelly had been with the program since 2017. Meske also joined the Louisville coaching staff in 2017 when Busboom Kelly accepted the role.Meske previously was a head coach at Augustana and an assistant coach at Nebraska.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the departure of University of Louisville volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly. After leading the Cardinals to unprecedented success over the past five years, Coach Busboom Kelly has decided to pursue other opportunities.

During her time at UofL, Coach Busboom Kelly guided the team to four NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 run in 2020. She also played a pivotal role in developing numerous All-American players and fostering a culture of excellence both on and off the court.

While we are sad to see Coach Busboom Kelly go, we are grateful for the lasting impact she has had on our program and our student-athletes. We wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors and know that she will continue to achieve great things wherever she goes.

Thank you, Coach Busboom Kelly, for your dedication, passion, and leadership. You will always be a part of the Cardinal family.

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