Kelsey Robinson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kelsey Robinson-Cook
Personal information
Nickname	Ke$ha
Born	Kelsey Marie Robinson (1992-06-25) June 25, 1992 (age 32) Elmhurst, Illinois, U.S.
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	165 lb (75 kg)
Spike	120 in (306 cm)
Block	120 in (300 cm)
College(s)	University of Tennessee University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Volleyball information
Position	Outside hitter / Libero
Current club	LOVB Atlanta
Number	23 (national team) 23 (LOVB Atlanta)
National team
2014– United States
Medal record Volleyball Olympic Games Gold 2020 Tokyo Team Silver 2024 Paris Team Bronze 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team World Championship Gold 2014 Italy Team World Cup Silver 2019 Japan Team Bronze 2015 Japan Team FIVB World Grand Prix Gold 2015 Omaha Team Silver 2016 Bangkok Team FIVB Nations League Gold 2018 Nanjing Team Gold 2019 Nanjing Team Gold 2021 Rimini Team

Kelsey Marie Robinson Cook, born on June 25, 1992, is an amazing American volleyball player. She has been a key member of the United States women's national volleyball team since 2014. Kelsey is a three-time Olympian, meaning she has competed in three Olympic Games. She has won a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Early Life and High School Years

Kelsey grew up in Bartlett, Illinois. She went to St. Francis High School. She finished high school in 2010.

College Volleyball Journey

Kelsey was first asked to play for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln by coach John Cook. But she didn't think she was good enough at the time. So, she played for three years at the University of Tennessee. There, she was named the SEC Player of the Year in 2011.

Later, she transferred to the University of Nebraska. She played there for two years. In 2013, she earned the title of Big Ten Player of the Year. In 2014, she was a finalist for the Honda Sports Award in volleyball. This award recognizes top college athletes.

Professional and International Career Highlights

Kelsey Robinson Cook was part of the USA national team that won the gold medal at the 2014 World Championship. Her team beat China 3–1 in the final match. This was a huge win for the team!

In 2017, Kelsey won a silver medal in the 2016–17 CEV Women's Champions League with her club team, Imoco Volley Conegliano. They lost the final match to VakıfBank Istanbul. Kelsey also won the "Best Outside Spiker" award in that tournament.

In May 2021, Kelsey was chosen for the 18-player team for the FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League tournament. This event took place in Rimini, Italy. It was an important competition before the 2020 Summer Olympics.

On June 7, 2021, the US National Team coach, Karch Kiraly, announced that Kelsey would be on the 12-player Olympic team for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The USA team made history by winning the gold medal for the first time ever!

Kelsey also played for the US National Team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. There, she helped her team win a silver medal.

Teams Kelsey Has Played For

Kelsey has played for many different professional clubs around the world. Here are some of the teams she has been a part of:

• Beijing (2014–2015)
• Leonas de Ponce (2015)
• Imoco Volley Conegliano (2015–2016)
• Beijing (2016–2017)
• Imoco Volley Conegliano (2017)
• Vakıfbank Istanbul (2017–2019)
• Fenerbahçe (2019–2020)
• Guangdong Evergrande (2020–2021)
• Fenerbahçe (2021)
• Toyota Auto Body Queenseis (2021)
• Imoco Volley Conegliano (2022–2024)
• LOVB Atlanta (2024–present)

Awards and Achievements

Individual Awards

Kelsey has won several awards for her amazing individual performance:

• 2015–16 Italian League "Most Valuable Player"
• 2016–17 CEV Champions League "Best Outside Spiker"
• 2015 FIVB World Grand Prix "Best Outside Hitter"
• 2019 FIVB World Cup "Best Outside Hitter"
• 2022 FIVB Club World Championship "Best Outside Hitter"

Club Team Awards

Kelsey has helped her club teams win many championships:

• 2015–16 Italian League – Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano
• 2016–17 Italian Cup – Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano
• 2016–17 CEV Champions League – Runner-Up, with Imoco Volley Conegliano
• 2017 Turkish Super Cup – Champion, with Vakıfbank S.K.
• 2017–18 Turkish Cup – Champion, with Vakıfbank S.K.
• 2017–18 Turkish League – Champion, with Vakıfbank S.K.
• 2017–18 CEV Champions League – Champion, with Vakıfbank S.K.
• 2018 Turkish Super Cup – Runner-Up, with Vakıfbank S.K.
• 2018 FIVB Club World Championship – Champion, with Vakıfbank S.K.
• 2018–19 Turkish League – Champion, with Vakıfbank S.K.
• 2020–21 Turkish League – Runner-Up, with Fenerbahçe
• 2022 Italian Super Cup – Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano
• 2022 FIVB Club World Championship – Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano
• 2022–23 Italian Cup – Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano
• 2022–23 Italian League – Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano
• 2023 Italian Super Cup – Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano
• 2023–24 Italian Cup – Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano
• 2023–24 Italian League – Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano
• 2023–24 CEV Champions League – Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano

National Team Awards

Kelsey has won many medals with the USA national team:

• 2014 FIVB World Championship
• 2015 FIVB World Grand Prix
• 2015 FIVB Women's World Cup
• 2015 Women's NORCECA Volleyball Continental Championship
• 2016 Women's NORCECA Olympic Qualification Tournament
• 2016 FIVB World Grand Prix
• 2016 Summer Olympics
• 2017 FIVB World Grand Champions Cup
• 2018 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League
• 2019 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League
• 2019 FIVB Women's Volleyball Intercontinental Olympic Qualifications Tournament (IOQT) - Qualified
• 2019 FIVB Women's World Cup
• 2019 Women's NORCECA Volleyball Continental Championship
• 2021 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League
• 2021 2020 Summer Olympics
• 2024 2024 Summer Olympics