Former Lacrosse Player Added to Coaching Staff
Written By: Jordan Jones
Contributing Writer
Newly hired assistant Lacrosse coach Ashley Kelloggis a 2010 graduate of Old Dominion and was a four year starter from 2007to 2010. She ranks seventh in career points with 152, and fourth in goals with 128. She was a two-time All-CAA performer during her playing days as well. Having had this type of career, Kellogg is well qualified for this job. Being as she is a recent graduate, it shouldn’t be difficult for her to relate to her players. Old Dominion’s lacrosse program, which is one of the best in the country, has chosen a young, but talented young woman as coach.
Kellogg has an interesting take on her new opportunity as a coach here at Old Dominion. “I enjoyed my time here and I was able to learn a lot about becoming a person as well as an athlete,” Kellogg said. When asked how, if at all, has Old Dominion changed since her playing days, she said “by former head coach Sue Stahl retiring, the culture of Old Dominion lacrosse has changed. However, I expect our team to keep the same intensity and winning mentality that was present during my playing days, under interim head coach Heather Holt.” Kellogg has high expectations for herself as a coach, as well she should. She wants to focus her efforts on bringing words of encouragement to her players and staff as well as putting her players in the position to be successful on the field as well as off it.
Kellogg will bring much experience and expertise to the coaching staff as well. During her playing days, she was an expert on the offensive end. She will bring extensive knowledge of attack points and strategies that will no doubt be successful in the very near future. She also promises to be a solid role model, someone who will be dependable and a positive influence at all times in the locker room.
Kellogg also hopes to emphasize several teaching points to her players. The important thing she emphasized was that lacrosse is a game, so enjoy it and be thankful for the opportunity to play it. Sports sometimes become too serious, at the end of the day, it is a game played for fun. Kellogg also discussed with the Mace and Crown how it’s important to be able to balance the student aspect of college and said “the university helps with this by providing study hall days and tutoring, and by closely monitoring grades and student development.”
Kellogg has great motivation to become a head coach also. She said “ lacrosse is my passion, something that I want to share with as many people as possible and being in a coaching capacity is an effective way to do so.” Kellogg continued, “my main objective is to help the team progress and win games at a strong rate through hard work, grit, and sheer determination. With her experience, determination, and passion for teaching, results can be expected soon.
Photo take by Christ Sampson
