Concordia University OR Women's Basketball

Kelly, a former assistant at the University of Portland, was named the 12th head women's basketball coach in Concordia University history on June 6, 2014. Concordia is Kelly's first head coaching position after spending 15 seasons (1999-2014) as the first assistant at the University of Portland under longtime head coach Dr. Jim Sollars. His tenure with the Pilots, members of NCAA Division I and the West Coast Conference, included two NCAA Postseason appearances (2008-09, 2009-10). "I am thrilled to have a coach of Sean's caliber lead the Concordia Women's Basketball program. I am confident Sean is the right person to guide the growth of our program as we look ahead to the transition to NCAA Division II," CU Athletics Director Matt English said. "Sean and his family will be a wonderful fit for the culture here at Concordia. He understands the importance of building a championship culture and creating a positive experience for our student-athletes. With his recruiting ties and his knowledge of the Northwest, he will be able to hit the ground running." Prior to the University of Portland, Kelly spent three seasons as a head men's assistant at his alma mater Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash. Kelly graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a degree in business administration in 1995 and played two seasons with the Lutes as the team's starting point guard. Ranked No. 8 all-time in school history, Kelly shot 42 percent from 3-point range during his career with the Lutes. He also played two years of junior college basketball at Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, Calif. "First off, I want to thank the administration, especially Mr. English, for this incredible opportunity," Kelly said. "Concordia is a small university with big expectations. I feel blessed to come into a wildly successful department and get to work alongside so many successful coaches while being at a university with athletes that are also tremendous all-around people. I look forward to building onto the tradition that has already been established and I'm excited to see how far we can take this program in the future." Kelly and his wife, Marianne, reside in Portland, Ore., with their three sons Aidan, Kiernan and Teagan.    

Stringer arrived at Concordia in 2014-15. Stringer graduated with a bachelors degree in interdisciplinary studies in 2001 and earned a masters degree in elementary education from Concordia University in 2007.  Stringer is entering her 12th year of coaching in 2016-17. She spent five years at West Linn High School as the varsity assistant coach and helped the Lions reach the state tournament for the first time where they placed fifth in the state tournament in 2012. Stringer has also spent four years at St. Marys Academy in Portland, most recently as the varsity assistant coach for the 2013-14 season. Stringer played basketball for Monroe High School, in Monroe, Washington (1993-97), where she led her team to the state tournament on three occasions, finishing eighth, fifth, and third in the tournament. Stringer still currently holds the record for assists and shooting percentage for her high school.  Kristin and her spouse reside in Oregon City and have two sons, Landon and Tyson.