In this episode of College Golf Today, host Kelly Okun speaks with Kelley Hester, the head coach of Clemson’s women’s golf team.
Kelley has been the president of the WGCA twice, with her most recent term just ending this year. She shares her experience coaching at a variety of programs, the importance of a supportive partner, why coaches need to network and her take on how NIL and roster caps are changing college golf.
Kelley has seen so much in college golf, and her insights are valuable to all looking to join this community as a coach or student-athlete.
Chapters:
[00:26] Meet Kelley Hester: Two-time WGCA President
[00:50] From Player to Coach
[03:02] Building Programs Nationwide
[04:46] UGA Setback and Reset
[06:47] The Importance of a Supportive Partner
[09:14] NIL and Roster Caps
[14:01] How to Impress College Golf Coaches
[17:17] The Significance of Networking for Coaches
[19:54] Rewards of Coaching
[21:42] Leading the WGCA
[24:33] Kelley’s Presidential Legacy: The CEO Transition
