KIRBY SZALKOWSKI

Biography

Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Cheryl Ish announced the newest addition to the King's coaching staff as Kirby Szalkowski has been appointed as the next Head Field Hockey Coach on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Previous Coaching Experience
  • Assistant Coach, Field Hockey, Susquehanna University (2021-25).
    • Helped lead the program to Landmark Championship titles in 2023 and 2024 with two NCAA Division III Championships appearances.
    • Member of a three-time Coaching Staff of the Year.
  • Assistant Coach, Varsity Field Hockey, Dallas High School (2018-21).
  • Assistant Coach, Varsity Field Hockey, Holy Redeemer High School (2017-18).
  • Assistant Coach, Varsity Field Hockey, Wyoming Area School District (2016-17).
  • Club Coach, Field Hockey, Bison Field Hockey Club.
  • Club Coach, Field Hockey, BRAVE Field Hockey Club.
  • Club Coach, Field Hockey, Majestyx Field Hockey Club.
  • Club Coach, Field Hockey, Electric Surge Field Hockey Club.
Personal
  • Native of Dallas, Pa.
  • 2016 graduate of Lafayette College with a degree in psychology and minor in art.
  • Competed for the Division I Leopards from 2012-15, appearing in 68 games with 54 starts and 14 assists.
  • Three-year member and graduate of OAKS Leadership Academy.
  • Four-time Academic Honor Roll recipient.
  • Competed for the USA Women's National Indoor Field Hockey team (2011-13).
  • Was a USA High Performance Selection (2014-15).
  • USA U21 National Camp attendee (2014).
  • Has both USAFH Level 2 Coach Certification and USAFH Outdoor and Indoor Field Hockey Umpire Certification.