Girls Volleyball: Heritage Hires Allison Smith as New Varsity Coach

Leesburg (May 9, 2013) - Heritage High School announced Thursday the hiring of Allison Smith as the new head girls volleyball varsity coach.

Smith is a graduate of Belmont Abbey College, where she was a scholarship member of the volleyball team and officer for the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. In 2007 she led her conference for service aces, ranking 31st nationally.

She is currently pursuing a Masters of Coaching Education from Ohio University, as well as her CAP II certification. Her eight years of coaching experience has been through various travel clubs, as well as Centreville High and Loudoun Valley High School. She also serves in the community with Habitat for Humanity and the Make A Wish Foundation.

Smith replaces Carmel Keilty, who started the Pride girls volleyball program when the school opened in 2002. Keilty left Heritage to take over the Woodgrove High School program in Purcellville.