- Bachelor of Science from United States Merchant Marine Academy
- Master of Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Marine License - Chief Engineer, Steam, Unlimited Horsepower
- Third Assistant Engineer, Motor, Unlimited Horsepower
Education: BS Mass. Maritime, MBA UMASS Dartmouth
Background: Unlimited Chief Engineer of Steam, Motor and Gas Vessels. Massachusetts 2nd Class Steam Engineer
Unlimited chief engineer steam / 1AE motor
Mike Kelley became the Director of Athletics at the Academy in the Spring of 2018. Prior to assuming his role he served as the Assistant Director of Student Services in the Commandant's Office. Along with his duties as Director of Athletics, Coach Kelley is also the head baseball coach and an assistant on the football coaching staff. Mike is a 1999 graduate of the Academy with a degree in Facilities engineering.
During his time at the Academy he was a standout on the football and baseball fields, captaining both teams in his season while receiving five All-Conference honors, three times in football, twice in baseball. He played for legendary Buccaneer coaches Don Ruggeri and Bob Corradi. In 2009, Mike was inducted into the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Athletic Hall of Fame.
Coach Kelley has been a part of Jeremy Cameron's football coaching staff since Coach Cameron came to the Academy in 2005. He took the role of head baseball coach in 2016 upon the retirement of head coach Bob Corradi, becoming the second head baseball coach in Buccaneer program history.
Mike resides in Bourne with his wife Tammy and sons Ty and Drew.
