Coach Nelson on Kamryn Chaney… Kami is a smooth and powerful athlete with a great arm. More importantly, she has a strong desire to be great. She’s worked hard to develop the decision-making skills and presence needed as an outside at this level as well as her all-around skill. It’s in her nature to take big swings in big moments—fans should be excited to watch her rip!
As a Junior (2025)
• TSWA Volleyball Player of the Week – Sept. 23
• 20-kill performances vs. Belmont (20), at Lipscomb (21) and at Cal (22)
• Matched career high six service aces in sweep at WKU
• Recorded a double-double vs. UC Irvine (19 kills/11 digs)
• Black Student-Athlete Group Executive Board – Treasurer
The Chaney File
• Played two seasons at Princeton
• 2024 Ivy League Player of the Year
• 2024 first-team AVCA all-region
• 2024 first-team All-Ivy League
• Named to the Ivy League all-tournament team
• Four-time conference player of the week
• Ninth in the Princeton record books for most kills in a season (421)
• 2023 Second-Team All-Ivy League
• Ivy League Rookie of the Week
• Let Her Play charity
• Princeton Black Student-Athlete Collective
As a Sophomore at Princeton (2024)
• Led the conference in points (5.20) and kills per set (4.43) and was top 25 nationally in both categories
• Ranked No. 1 in the Ivy League in points (494) and kills (421) during the 2024 season
• Second-ranked player in the conference for aces (48) and aces per set (0.42)
Personal
• Mother, LaTara, played basketball at Michigan
Why Vanderbilt?
I want a balance of high academics, highly competitive volleyball and a school that will give me all the resources needed to thrive.
Kamryn’s Essentials
Favorite Nashville food spot: Martin’s BBQ
Favorite spot on campus: Alumni Lawn
First song on aux: Dance the Night by Dua Lipa