Growing up in Southern California, Kessy excelled at multiple sports. In high school, she was the MVP of the swim team her junior year and the captain and the MVP of the volleyball team her senior year, earning honors as an All-California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) second team. In 1994, she graduated from Dana Hills High School in Dana Point, California.[3]
College
Kessy continued her athletic excellence while attending the University of Southern California. She was a member of the volleyball team for all four years (1995–1998) and was named an All-American her senior year.[4] Also, she was a member of the U.S. Junior National Team.[3][5] Kessy graduated from USC with a bachelor's degree in history.[3][5][6] Kessy was also a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.
Kessy did not play in the 2014 season due to her pregnancy with her first baby.[21] She returned to the AVP tour in 2015 and teamed up with her fellow CalifornianEmily Day to begin the 2015 season.[22]
Coaching career
2018 - Coaching April Ross & Alix Klineman, the #1 US team. April Ross & Alix Klineman won the first FIVB tournament of 2018.
2017-2018 - Coaching Winter Beach Elite Team at American Beach Volleyball Club at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, California
Personal life
Kessy married French beach volleyball player Andy Cés in 2013. The pair have a daughter and son.[citation needed] Her cousin Kale Kessy is a professional ice hockey player.[23]
Awards and honors
1994 All-California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) second team (volleyball)[3]
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