Shelbie Drey is in her third year as the assistant women's basketball coach at Converse University.
Drey comes to Converse after serving the 2020-21 season as the head coach at Pierce College (WA). Prior to becoming head coach, Drey was an assistant for 3 years with the program. Drey played a huge role at Pierce in developing a culture of excellence which focused on growing strong young women through academics, service to community, and basketball.
In addition to her time with Pierce, Drey has worked at a variety of camps including the Stanford University Women's Basketball Elite Camp, under the legendary Tara VanDerveer. She is also involved with Point Guard College where she continues to serve as an instructor for summer basketball camps.
Drey played one year at Dakota Wesleyan (SD), before transferring to Phoenix College (AZ). At Phoenix, she helped lead the Bears to an ACCAC regional championship, place in the top 8 at the NJCAA National Tournament, and earn the NJCAA Sportsmanship award. Drey was named to the National All-Tournament Team and recognized by Phoenix for her outstanding student leadership. Drey completed her final two years at Saint Martin's University (WA), where she continued to be a leader on and off the court. Drey was team captain for the Saints and earned the Most Inspirational Player Award in back-to-back years.
Drey graduated from Saint Martin's University in 2017 with a bachelor degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. In March 2021, Drey completed her Master of Education degree in Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Positive Coaching and Athletic Leadership from the University of Missouri.
