Head coach Jill Butcher is a 1980 graduate of Indiana State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education with a minor in Mathematics. Throughout Butcher's time as an undergraduate, she was a starter for the Sycamore field hockey team. Butcher received a Master of Science degree in 1985 and earned a a second Master's degree from Ball State University in 2003. She has been honored twice by the NCAC as Coach of the Year. In 2002, Butcher was named a Sports Ethic Fellow, along with famed sports figures Lance Armstrong and Marion Jones. She currently serves as the chair of the NCAC Field Hockey Coaches Committee.

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Office Phone: (765) 983-1481
Email: butchji@earlham.edu

Gina Preston, who is a 2004 graduate of Centre College, is entering her first season as assistant field hockey coach. Preston, a native of Louisville, Ky., earned her B.A. in English with a minor in History. She was a four-year starter for Centre, while earning NFHCA Div. III and Great Lakes Region All-American honors in 2002. She was selected to the KIT All-Region team in 2003 and to the KIT All-Tournament squad from 2000-02 and served as team captain as a junior and senior. Preston was also a three-year starter in softball.

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Office Phone: (765) 983-1839
Email: prestgi@earlham.edu