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Former George Mason standout, Kelly Keelan enters her second season at Ohio University. She began her coaching career in Athens prior to the 2010 campaign. A native of Broomall, Pa., Keelan will work with both Ohio's goalkeepers and field players in skill development, while also assisting with practices and other day-to-day operations for the program. Under her supervision in 2010, Keelan helped the Ohio defense tie program records in fewest goals allowed (21) and shutouts (six). Mattie Liston was named to the MAC All-Freshman Team at goalkeeper and started all 19 games for the Bobcats. During the season Liston posted four MAC clean sheets to tie for second in the conference. Keelan comes to Athens after enjoying a standout career at George Mason. Over her four years with the Patriots, she played in 71 games while recording 40 starts. She amassed a total of 53 points, including 21 goals and 11 assists, and saw action at both forward and goalkeeper. In the nets, she tallied 58 saves and had a goals against average (GAA) of 1.39 for her career. Keelan also served as a team captain and was named All-Colonial Athletic Association. As a junior in 2008, she led GMU in goals, points, saves and shutouts. In 2007, she led the Patriots in goals, assists, points and shots. In addition to her career at GMU, Keelan also played with the Philadelphia Liberty of the WPSL (Women's Premier Soccer League) and was a keeper in England's U-19 National Pool in 2006. She also played for the Philadelphia Charge, a WUSA youth team, and on the West Chester United club team for seven years. Keelan currently holds a NSCAA National Coaching License and completed her bachelor's degree in Health, Fitness and Recreation Management in May 2010.
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