Shelley Burns has been named Marblehead High’s new varsity volleyball head coach for the 2026 season.
With a wealth of experience on and off the court, Burns will bring a unique combination of athletic excellence, a deep understanding of the needs of student-athletes and a passion for creating a successful team culture, according to Athletic Director Kent Wheeler.
Burns has been a member of the Marblehead community since 2017 when she started as the English language education teacher at the Village School. In 2019, she began coaching volleyball at Marblehead High School, first as the JV2 coach, then as the JV coach.
Since then, Burns has coached teams of various ages, from 13-year-olds to 18-year-olds, and has gained valuable experience coaching and working with high-school-age youth. Burns is now the librarian at Village School and is excited to take on the new role of varsity volleyball coach at MHS.
According to the MHS Athletic Department, Burns has attended seminars and read extensively on sports psychology, coaching volleyball and developing mental performance. Wheeler believes she is ready to put this new knowledge to work, making a real difference for MHS student-athletes.
“Shelley is a lifelong learner and part of our athletic and school community,” Wheeler said. “She understands our values and has an established relationship with many of our students and coaches. I am looking forward to her leading our volleyball program this fall.”
