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USC’s Sweet 16 game changer: Meet the coach training the Trojans to go the distance

The best recruit in the country has lived up to every ounce of hype. The Ivy League transfers have made the transition look seamless. But even as a new-look roster led USC to its first Sweet 16 since 1994, head coach Lindsay Gottlieb’s most critical offseason acquisition might be the coach leaning over a black clipboard at the end of the bench.

Kelly Dormandy is the muscle behind USC’s resurgence.

Former Sparks strength and conditioning coach Kelly Dormandy poses for a headshot during media day at Galen Center
USC women’s basketball strength and conditioning coach Kelly Dormandy has played a key role during the Trojans’ run to the Sweet 16.