2008 (Freshman): Played in 26 matches, starting in six of them...collected 160 digs on the season for a 1.90 per set average...had 11 service aces on the season and 12 assists.
High School: A 2008 graduate of Basha High School in Chandler, Ariz...earned four varsity volleyball letters under coach Jim Kann...captained the Basha Bears in her 2007 for her senior season...in addition to competing for her high school, Kelty also competed for the East Valley Juniors and Club Red team...some of her accolades include being named Second-Team All-Region in 2005, 2006 and 2007, MVP in 2005 and 2007 as well as claiming second place in the Junior Beach Nationals in 2005...over her career at Basha she compliled an outstanding 1,460 career digs for a dig per game average of 5.4...lists being a part of the final match at the Junior Beach Nationals in 2005 as her most exciting sports moment.
Personal: A kinesiology major... full name is Ashley Marie Kelty ... parents are Kevin (school administrator) and Lisa Kelty of Chandler, Ariz...has a younger brother Jacob (15)... also enjoys sand volleyball and hanging out with friends...born November 7, 1989 in Mesa, Ariz.
Getting to know Ashley Kelty:
The best part about this year's ASU Volleyball team will be...our team chemistry
One word to describe Coach Watson...supportive
If I could have lunch with anyone, it would be...my grandpa
The most interesting thing I did this summer was...go to california
My favorite music artist is...rascal flatts
If I could live anywhere, I would live in...arizona
My advice to youngsters would be...focus on studying in high school!!
The match I am looking forward to most this year is...U of A
My favorite course in college is...so far psychology
My most prized possession is...lucy my dog
My favorite restaurant is...macayo's
The best place I have traveled to is...Oregon in the fall
My ideal job would be...a physical therapist
Something most people don't know about me is...I like to sing in the car when I'm all alone
Before every match I...look to make sure my parents are there