Coach

Catherine Neely

Inducted 1993


Teacher 33 Years (1964 - 1997) Coach 40 Years (1964 – 2004)

    • East Ridge High School (1964 – 2004)
      • Volleyball Coach
        • 14 District Championships
        • 13 Regional Championships
        • 14 Sectional Wins
        • 14 TSSAA State Tournament appearances
        • TSSAA State Runners-Up Twice (1988 & 1989)
        • 1 TSSAA State Championship
        • Record:  1115 - 402  

TSSAA Official 7 Years

Athletic Director (1990 Present)

    • East Ridge High School

  • Coach Catherine Neely is presently #3 in the nation for most wins with 1115
  • Coach Neely is #1 in the state of Tennessee for most wins
  • Received 14 various Coach of the Year honors
  • 2 nominations for National Coach of the Year
  • Coached 2 All-Star teams
  • Served as tournament director and/or chairperson 55 times
  • Chairperson of the 1983 and 1992 Southern Association Evaluation
  • Coach Neely’s East Ridge teams were ranked #2 and #3 in the nation for most kills in a season in 1996 and 1997, respectively
  • Her East Ridge teams have been ranked #1, #2, #3, and #4 for most assists in a season
  • East Ridge High School Gymnasium named in her honor
  • 6AA District Coordinator from 1996 to 2004
  • Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Inductee in 2000
  • Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame Inductee in 1996
  • National Association of Athletic Coaches Inductee in 1996
  • Hixson High School Hall of Fame Inductee in 2004

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