Kelly played at Houston High School, and was a captain both junior and senior year. Kelly received league and district honors, along with setting a state record for blocks in a match. She went onto Urbana University from 2005-2009. She competed at both the NAIA level and then at the Div. 2 level while attending Urbana. Despite playing in just three seasons at Urbana, she was a successful student-athlete. She was a two-time all-conference pick, receiving second-teams laurels once. Kelly, also, lead her team in blocks and kills as a senior in 2008. Kelly graduated with a degree in Sports Management. Kelly's past coaching experience includes: William Penn University JV Volleyball/Assistant Varsity 2009 and 2010 season; Varsity VB Coach Houston High School 2011 (7-15); Volunteer Coach with Varsity/JV at Fairlawn High School 2012 and 2013; 7th grade coach for Lehman, 19-0 League Champions. Varsity Coach Fairlawn High School 2015 (18-6) Sectional Champions, District Runner-up & 2016 (11-12).  Kelly has coached with the SWING Volleyball JO Team in Iowa 16U and 17U in 2009 & 2010. She coached the past 9 years with the Bullets; age groups 13R,16A, 16R, 12U, & 10U . Kelly's shining star is a silver, when she played on the 2002 USA Sports Tours Junior team, claiming silver in Australia.  She is married to Dexter Tobie and they have three girls Emma, Aria, and Mila.