Jayden Kelley joined the St. John Fisher women's ice hockey coaching staff as an assistant coach before the 2026-2027 season.
Kelley joins the Cardinals after serving as an assistant coach for the girls' ice hockey program at Gilmour Academy. She helped coach the 19U girls prep team, assisting with practice planning, skill development, pre-scouting, film analysis, and recruiting. In addition to her coaching responsibilities, Kelley worked as a physical education teacher and dorm proctor.
Before beginning her coaching career, Kelley played women's ice hockey and soccer at SUNY Cortland. She continued her playing career at SUNY Oswego in 2025, where she competed in women's ice hockey while continuing her education.
Kelley earned her bachelor's degree in exercise science from SUNY Cortland in 2022 and her master's degree in community health from SUNY Cortland in 2024. She later obtained a graduate certificate in health and wellness from SUNY Oswego in 2025.
