Andrew Sharp
A
1999 Hesston College graduate, Andrew Sharp played baseball both
years at Hesston then transferred to Millersville University
(Lancaster, Pa.) where he earned a bachelor's degree in history.
He completed his master's degree in sports administration from
Wichita (Kan.) State University in May, 2009. In addition to
serving as an admissions counselor since 2004, Andrew served
as an assistant baseball coach for four years. He also coached
the Newton, Kansas, American Legion Baseball team for two years—one
as an assistant coach, one as head coach. Andrew is a member
of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) and lives
in Hesston with his wife Amy and son Jack.
Contact: andrews@hesston.edu, 620-327-8211,
Fax 620-327-8427
Sharp's coaching philosophy
A successful student athlete in my program is someone who is willing to challenge herself on the field, to think critically in the classroom, and to commit to a community-minded atmosophere on campus. Hesston College exists to shape the minds and hearts of the young people it serves, and I hope my program is a place where students come to experience growth in all areas of their lives.
Katie Chaffinch, Assistant Coach
A 2004 graduate of Hesston College, Katie played two years for the Larks as a pitcher and utility player. After a year of service with Mennonite Mission Network in Denver, Colorado, she completed a Bachelor's degree in Social Work at Eastern Mennonite University (Harrisonburg, Va.). She then moved to Belgrade, Serbia, as a volunteer with Mennonite Central Committee's SALT (Serving and Learning Together) program. Originally from Greenwood, Delaware, Coach Chaffinch now serves as a resident director on the Hesston College campus.
"As an athlete at Hesston I learned about the mental aspects of the game as well as the discipline to balance academics, relationships, and softball. Now I look forward to helping other young women walk through this exciting time in their lives, and watching as they grow on and off the field."
Contact: katiec@hesston.edu
Forrest Miller, Assistant Coach
A 1985 Hesston graduate, Forrest coached the Larks softball team from 1999-2005, a tenure that included three trips to the NJCAA Division III national tournament. Coach Miller graduated from Bethel College (North Newton, Kan.) in 1987 with a Bachelor's degree in education and worked in the admissions department at Hesston from 1988-1998. He currently serves as groundskeeper on the Hesston campus.
"I love the game of softball because it not only is a great game but, like many sports, it teaches us so much about life and how to live. I also enjoy being around the players immensely and I enjoy observing them grow in their faith and mature as players and people".
Contact: forrestm@hesston.edu