'The work is still the same' — Former Lincoln High coach now CEO of Boys and Girls Club
Posted on AllSides March 13th, 2024
Kelley-Johnson, who was a basketball star at Lincoln Northeast and then played for Nebraska, wanted to become a college basketball coach after her competitive career ended. She was an assistant coach for the Huskers and then at Drake University. Kelley-Johnson says she was unwilling to leave Lincoln High for just any job. It had to be a position that felt "really special" and was the right fit for her. She also felt the toll of coaching left her too drained to enjoy home life to the fullest. Kelley-Johnson said being...