Education

• B.S. University of Dayton: Exercise Science
• M.A. East Tennessee State University: Exercise Physiology and Performance
• Ph.D. East Tennessee State University: Sport Physiology and Performance

Past Coaching & Sport Science-Related Positions

• Assistant Professor at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Johnson City, TN
  • Assistant Weightlifting Coach, ETSU U.S. Olympic Training Site
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach & Sport Science Consultant:
    • AVP/NVL Beach Volleyball Pro
      
      
• Indoor & Beach Volleyball, Eckerd College (St. Petersburg, Florida)
  • NCAA Division I Volleyball, Golf, Sprinters, Jumpers, and Women’s Basketball, ETSU; Rowing, Univ. Dayton

Professional Certifications

• National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  
• United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach
• USA Weightlifting Advanced Weightlifting and Sports Performance Coach
• USA Weightlifting Local Weightlifting Competitions Referee
• The International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry Level 2 Accredited Anthropometrist

Professional Publications

• Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research
• Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning
• European Journal of Sport Science

Courses Taught

• Instrumentation in Exercise and Sport Science
• Neuromotor Control
• Sports Conditioning & Training
• Exercise Physiology I (Muscle Metabolism)
• Sport Nutrition

Competitive History & Current Training
Ashley has competed in a variety of sports ranging from bobsled and weightlifting at the national level to local long-distance running competitions.

Currently, her training is focused on strength and hypertrophy.