Shelli Smith begins her first season as an Express assistant coach. A graduate of Clay High School, she earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Toledo. Smith currently is a teacher in Toledo Public Schools and previously served as a volleyball head coach for 12 years at Toledo Central Catholic, Notre Dame Academy, Bowsher and Sylvania Northview high schools. Her teams captured five City League and three Northern Lakes League championships. She was also a three-time Coach of the Year in the NLL and serves as a USA Volleyball Junior Olympic coach for the Toledo Volleyball Club. Smith resides in Sylvania, OH.