Ashley Hickman returns for her second season as the head softball coach at UIU in 2020-21 after being promoted from the assistant position in July 2019. Hickman served as the assistant coach for the Peacock softball program during the 2018-19 academic year.
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Prior to arriving in Fayette, Hickman spent four seasons as the head softball coach at McPherson College. During her final two seasons, Hickman guided the Bulldogs to back-to-back winning seasons and berths in the KCAC championships. The Bulldogs recorded a 3-1 record against teams ranked in the top 25 under Hickman’s guidance in the 2018 campaign. In her final season at McPherson, Hickman saw six of her student athletes named to All-KCAC teams including two first teamers and one being recognized on the NFCA NAIA All-Region III first team. Hickman was named McPherson’s Head Coach of the Year for her work during the 2015-2016 season.
Before starting at McPherson, Hickman spent two years as a graduate assistant for the Tabor College Blue Jays where she worked with the pitching and catching unit, infielders, and out of state recruitment. Under her guidance, Hickman saw two players receive all-conference honors in 2013 and three players receiving similar recognition in 2014.
As a player, Hickman spent two seasons pitching for the Jay Hawks at Kansas University, recording 18 strikeouts over 43.2 innings of work. Prior to her time at Kansas, Hickman played two seasons at Cowley County Community College where she was a two time NJCAA All-American and winning the Jayhawk East Conference MVP in 2010.
Hickman’s husband, Billy, is the offensive coordinator at Luther College in Decorah. Together, they have one son, Bo.
Ashley Hickman: Year-by-Year at Upper Iowa (6-11, 1 season)
| 2020Â |
6-11 (0-0 NSIC)Â Â |
Season Suspended due to global pandemic.      |
