Kelly Dorn

Kelly Dorn serves as an assistant coach and mental performance coach for Georgia State University’s beach volleyball program. She joined the staff as mental performance coach in August 2025 and added assistant coaching responsibilities in August 2026. A former Georgia State beach volleyball student-athlete, Dorn earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and finished her collegiate career with 83 victories, placing her among the program’s top five in individual wins. Her passion for sport psychology grew from her own experience with mental performance training and its impact on her confidence, preparation, and performance. She earned her M.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Kentucky in May 2025. Dorn has worked with athletes across ages, competitive levels, and sports, tailoring mental performance strategies to each athlete’s needs. At Georgia State, she integrates goal setting, imagery, mindfulness, and pressure management into training and competition to help