Athletics Directory
Ashley Gaeddert
Ashley comes to us from Barton Community College, where she’s been an Asst. Athletic Trainer since 2018, and was recently teaching Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries this past spring. Ashley received her MS in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation from Emporia State University, completed her BA in Athletic training from Bethany College, and passed her Athletic Training licensing certification in Fall 2018.
Randy Stange
Terell Krone
Terell is a familiar face to many of us on campus, as she has transitioned from Student Life to her new role as an Asst. Professor of Sports Management. Terell earned her BS in Exercise Science from Sterling College in 2007, and then her MS in Sports Administration from the University of Colorado, in Greeley.
Anna Tremaine
Anna Tremaine holds a master’s in athletic training from Indiana Wesleyan University (2021) and B.S. in Athletic Training from Sterling College (2019). She also is a state and National licensed E.M.T. She is proud to call Sterling home and is passionate about mentoring within the athletic training education program that she herself was mentored in. She loves her husband, Caleb, and most of all loves the Lord and is eager to share that love with the students and staff of Sterling College!
Education:
M.S. in Athletic Training from Indiana Wesleyan University
Andrew Drake
Andrew Drake returned to Sterling in the Fall of 2020. He serves as the Head Athletic Trainer as well as a clinical faculty member in the Athletic Training and Health Science departments. Andrew received his B.S in Athletic Training from Sterling College in 2012. After graduation he completed an internship with South Lake Hospital in Clermont, Florida working at ESPN Wide World of Sports. In the Fall of 2013, he began working as a Graduate Assistant at The University of West Alabama. During this time, Andrew worked with the Rodeo, Tennis, Track & Cross Country, and Football teams.
Dylan Connolly
Timothy Hendrixson
Timothy Hendrixson graduated Sterling College in May of 2019 with a B.S. in Sports Management. While attending Sterling College he participated in basketball as a player and student assistant coach.
Scott Downing
Scott Downing, a Sterling College alumnus from the class of 1979, has taken on the role of Vice President for Strategy and Engagement. In this position, he will assist the college in implementing an updated Strategic Plan and work with the Marketing and Advancement teams to expand the network of alums and friends who support Sterling's mission. He will also contribute to long-range planning and strategic projects on campus, collaborating closely with Dr. Rich.
Nic Martinez
Nic Martinez is in his seventh year here at Sterling College, and is now set to begin his first official year as Head Men's Soccer coach in the fall of 2017. Coach Martinez has been a part of the Sterling soccer programs for the past seven years, working as an assistant for both the women's and men's soccer teams. As a former Warrior and standout keeper himself, Martinez has been the goalkeeper coach for both the women's and men's programs during his time at Sterling. Coach Martinez also played professional soccer for the Wichita Wings and the Wichita B-52s in Wichita, Kan.
Justin Morris
Justin Morris was promoted to Vice President for Athletics at Sterling College in July 2025, bringing over two decades of leadership and service to the institution. Previously, Morris served as Associate Vice President for Athletics and Facility Management, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the athletic department, campus facilities, and the physical plant since 2019. His career includes seven years as Assistant Athletic Director and an impactful 20-year tenure as the Head Women's Soccer Coach.


