Eastern Mennonite University

Ashley “Stick” Kishorn became the 13th coach in EMU FH history in 2017.

Coaching Experience

• Head Coach, Eastern Mennonite University (2017-present)

• Assistant Coach, Williams College (2016), Top 20 Ranking

• Assistant Coach, University of Lynchburg (2013-2015), Two ODAC Championships, Two NCAA Tournament Appearances, Top 20 Rankings

• Assistant Coach, Wilson College (2011)

• Level II USA Certification

Education

• M.Ed. in Educational Leadership - University of Lynchburg (2015)

• B.S. in Exercise Science, Minors in Coaching and Marketing Management - Salisbury University (2011)

At EMU

• Kishorn has guided EMU field hockey teams to two 8 win seasons (2021 and 2018), which is the most wins since 2011. First .500 record since 2010. 

• Player Brandy Troutman NCAA Statistical Champion in Defensive Saves three consecutive years (2019-2021).

• NCAA Team Statistical Champion Defensive Saves 2019 (31).

• The 2022 roster will have been the largest roster since at least 2000. 

• Celebrated 50 years of EMUFH during 2021.

Player Development (through 2021 season)

• Seven All-ODAC Selections

• Four VaSID Selections

• Two ODAC Players of the Week (first since 2009.)

• 47 Student-Athletes named to the NFHCA Academic Squad

• 17 Student-Athletes named NFHCA Scholar of Distinction

• 48 Student-Athletes named to the ODAC Academic Team

Playing Experience

• Salisbury University, 2009 National Champions, 2010 Elite 8

  • NFHCA All-Region 2nd Team, All-CAC 2nd Team, CAC Player of the Week

• Wesley College

  • All-CAC 2nd Team