Cornell University field hockey alumnae Ellen Davies ’06 will join her former coach and program as she takes a place on Coach Donna Hornibrook’s staff for the 2008 season.
"I am very pleased with the addition of Ellen to our staff,” said Donna Hornibrook. “She is a former Cornell athlete who brings experience competing at the Division I level, combined with a familiarity with both the program and institution. I am confident that the character, enthusiasm and work ethic which she demonstrated as an athlete, in addition to her excellent communication and organizational skills, will be a tremendous asset to our program.”
A transfer from Houghton College, Davies transferred to Cornell at the beginning of her junior year and immediately established herself as a valuable member of the team. A versatile player, she contributed to the defensive unit in her first season with the Big Red before returning to the midfield for her senior season. In her two years with the Big Red she saw action in all 33 games, making 14 starts. A true student-athlete, Davies was also named to the NFCH Division I National Academic Squad in 2004 and 2005.
A 2006 graduate of Cornell with a bachelor’s degree in English literature, Davies spent a year teaching in Guatemala prior to obtaining a master’s degree in TESOL Adult/University Education from Boston University.
Davies will be responsible for assisting with on-campus recruiting, coordinating team travel and day-to-day coaching responsibilities.
