University of New Hampshire Athletics
Catching Up with the 'Cats: Kelsey Hogan '14
10/28/2019 6:55:00 AM | Women's Basketball, Athletics Development
By Caroline Soucy
Special to UNHWildcats.com
Kelsey Hogan '14 had an outstanding career as a Wildcat. After overcoming two ACL injuries in her first two years at UNH, through determination and hard work she was named a three-time co-captain and was an All-America East first team selection her senior year. It was her leadership and passion to impact young women's lives that led her to become an assistant coach straight out of college at the same school she graduated. We recently caught up with the Nashua, N.H. native, who has been promoted to associate head coach, in our latest installment of Catching Up with the 'Cats.
What is your favorite UNH athletics memory as a player?
When I was a player here my junior year in 2013 we made it to the semifinals which we hadn't made it to in the previous eight years. It was the first step in transforming the culture and trying to basically change the future of the program. It came down to a buzzer beater, we were tied 46-46 against Stony Brook and we had possession of the ball with two seconds left and I hit the game winning shot. It was a very cool moment to be a part of with my teammates, and a big shift in the culture of our program.
What is your favorite UNH athletics memory as a coach?
My favorite memory as a coach was definitely in 2017 when we won the America East regular season championship. Again, that was taking our program another step forward to changing our culture even more so and bringing success. It was a really special time and will always be a historic memory for me because of just believing in this program and getting it to where it should be.
What is your favorite UNH memory outside of athletics?
I absolutely loved coming to summer school and being here with all my teammates. Aside from working out together and playing pickup, we would go to the beach a ton or play manhunt and kick the can on T-hall lawn. It was just a special time with each other and building those relationships of not just best friends but as sisters.
Why did you initially choose UNH?
I chose UNH because of everything it had to offer. I absolutely loved the campus and found it to be the right fit. A big thing for me was being able to have my family close and able to attend every game and having that support. It was huge for me to be able to represent the state that I was born and raised, so being able to wear UNH across my chest was a big draw.
What made you want to get into coaching?
After my second ACL surgery and going through that adversity again and still understanding that I could have a role on the team, although it was from the sideline, while still growing as a player, changed me and showed me that basketball isn't just a sport. It shaped me into someone I'm proud to be and gave me a lot of intangibles that I didn't have. After going through something like that, it made me really want to give back and show young women that basketball isn't just a sport. I try to be that role model and show young ladies that it's not just a sport, a passion, or love, but it can help you grow as a human being for the next chapter of their lives after basketball ends.
What was it like to play for Coach Maureen Magarity and now coach under her?
Coach Magarity was such a big role model for me and someone that I always looked up to. I think a part of why I wanted to get into coaching was from seeing how she was on the sidelines, and truly striving to be like her in that sense. Her first year with us, as a new coach, she came in and gave us the confidence and what we needed at that time.
After my first two years at UNH and not being able to play because of ACL injuries, I was lucky enough to have Coach Magarity take the chance on me and let me play out my eligibility for the next four years. She helped me grow through my adversity and lifted my confidence throughout the rest of my career. In terms of working with her, it has been awesome. She gave me a chance right when I graduated college to coach for her, which not a lot of people get, and I'm extremely grateful for that.
What is the best part about being a college basketball coach?
Relationships built. Every day I get to come to work with the ability to impact young ladies' lives and help them grow through the sport. One of my favorite parts is seeing the growth of players that I have worked with from their freshman year to their senior year. It's very rewarding as a coach to witness the change in confidence level in our players both on and off the court as they grow throughout their time here.
The Wildcats start the season on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at defending national champion Baylor. The home-opener is Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the women's basketball ticket page or by calling (603) 862-4000.
Previous Catching Up with the 'Cats stories:
R.J. Harris '14 (Football)
Gordie Clark '74 (Men's Hockey)
Caroline Murray '16 (Women's Soccer)
Patrick Foley '04 (Men's Hockey)
Special to UNHWildcats.com
Kelsey Hogan '14 had an outstanding career as a Wildcat. After overcoming two ACL injuries in her first two years at UNH, through determination and hard work she was named a three-time co-captain and was an All-America East first team selection her senior year. It was her leadership and passion to impact young women's lives that led her to become an assistant coach straight out of college at the same school she graduated. We recently caught up with the Nashua, N.H. native, who has been promoted to associate head coach, in our latest installment of Catching Up with the 'Cats.
What is your favorite UNH athletics memory as a player?
When I was a player here my junior year in 2013 we made it to the semifinals which we hadn't made it to in the previous eight years. It was the first step in transforming the culture and trying to basically change the future of the program. It came down to a buzzer beater, we were tied 46-46 against Stony Brook and we had possession of the ball with two seconds left and I hit the game winning shot. It was a very cool moment to be a part of with my teammates, and a big shift in the culture of our program.
What is your favorite UNH athletics memory as a coach?
My favorite memory as a coach was definitely in 2017 when we won the America East regular season championship. Again, that was taking our program another step forward to changing our culture even more so and bringing success. It was a really special time and will always be a historic memory for me because of just believing in this program and getting it to where it should be.
What is your favorite UNH memory outside of athletics?
I absolutely loved coming to summer school and being here with all my teammates. Aside from working out together and playing pickup, we would go to the beach a ton or play manhunt and kick the can on T-hall lawn. It was just a special time with each other and building those relationships of not just best friends but as sisters.
Why did you initially choose UNH?
I chose UNH because of everything it had to offer. I absolutely loved the campus and found it to be the right fit. A big thing for me was being able to have my family close and able to attend every game and having that support. It was huge for me to be able to represent the state that I was born and raised, so being able to wear UNH across my chest was a big draw.
What made you want to get into coaching?
After my second ACL surgery and going through that adversity again and still understanding that I could have a role on the team, although it was from the sideline, while still growing as a player, changed me and showed me that basketball isn't just a sport. It shaped me into someone I'm proud to be and gave me a lot of intangibles that I didn't have. After going through something like that, it made me really want to give back and show young women that basketball isn't just a sport. I try to be that role model and show young ladies that it's not just a sport, a passion, or love, but it can help you grow as a human being for the next chapter of their lives after basketball ends.
What was it like to play for Coach Maureen Magarity and now coach under her?
Coach Magarity was such a big role model for me and someone that I always looked up to. I think a part of why I wanted to get into coaching was from seeing how she was on the sidelines, and truly striving to be like her in that sense. Her first year with us, as a new coach, she came in and gave us the confidence and what we needed at that time.
After my first two years at UNH and not being able to play because of ACL injuries, I was lucky enough to have Coach Magarity take the chance on me and let me play out my eligibility for the next four years. She helped me grow through my adversity and lifted my confidence throughout the rest of my career. In terms of working with her, it has been awesome. She gave me a chance right when I graduated college to coach for her, which not a lot of people get, and I'm extremely grateful for that.
What is the best part about being a college basketball coach?
Relationships built. Every day I get to come to work with the ability to impact young ladies' lives and help them grow through the sport. One of my favorite parts is seeing the growth of players that I have worked with from their freshman year to their senior year. It's very rewarding as a coach to witness the change in confidence level in our players both on and off the court as they grow throughout their time here.
The Wildcats start the season on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at defending national champion Baylor. The home-opener is Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the women's basketball ticket page or by calling (603) 862-4000.
Previous Catching Up with the 'Cats stories:
R.J. Harris '14 (Football)
Gordie Clark '74 (Men's Hockey)
Caroline Murray '16 (Women's Soccer)
Patrick Foley '04 (Men's Hockey)
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