Key joins the Fort Lewis staff after spending the 2023-24 academic year at fellow Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference institution, Western Colorado University. Under her guidance, the Mountaineers continued their dominance on the national stage—placing fourth at cross country nationals, 22nd at indoor track nationals, and compiling numerous All-Americans across XC, Indoor, and Outdoor track. The men’s team placed fifth at cross country nationals, 10th at indoor track nationals, and added to the All-American totals at outdoor nationals.
Before joining Western Colorado, Key was an instrumental piece of the puzzle on the coaching staff at her alma mater—West Texas A&M. She served as a primary recruiter for the cross country and track programs, significantly expanding the roster on the men’s and women’s side. Key assisted in program operations, team travel, and coordination while hosting both high school and collegiate meets.
As a collegiate student-athlete for the Lady Buffs, Key was part of the 2020 Lone Star Conference indoor track and field championship team, placing fifth in the mile. Additionally, she was a contributor on a pair of LSC runner-up squads in cross country (2019, 2020). In her first season coaching the cross country programs, West Texas A&M’s women’s team advanced to the NCAA Championships for the first time since 2013.
Key earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from West Texas A&M in 2021 and is certified in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA).
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