Asbury College Women's Cheerleading

Katie Wall (Head Cheer Coach: 4th Year) Coaching Mission: To build up one another on and off the court through Christ. Education / Coaching Credentials: B.A. in Social Work from Asbury University M.S.W. (in progress) from Florida State University 14 years of cheerleading experience Coaching Experience: Volunteer cheer coach at Asbury for a year Cheered at Asbury 2017-2021 TeamAU History: Head cheer coach at AU 2022 - Present Cheered at Asbury as a student-athlete 2017-2021 Personal: "Be kind and passionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." - Ephesians 4:32 Hometown – Tallahassee, Fl.  More: Asbury Athletics announced in September of 2022 that Katie Wall will be the new head cheer coach for Asbury cheerleading. Katie is a 2021 graduate from Asbury University with a degree in social work. Katie was a member of the Asbury cheer team from 2017 to 2021 during her time as a student-athlete at AU. Katie was previously a volunteer assistant coach for the Asbury cheer team but will now lead the team as the head coach. "My coaching mission is for our team to build one another up on and off the court through Christ in all that we do", said Coach Wall.   

Randy Crist (Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach: 18th Year / Head Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach: 2nd Year) Coaching Mission: Serving Christ, developing positive character, and having fun, through the platform of athletes.  Education / Coaching Credentials: Taylor University - B.S. in Physical Education and Biology Georgetown College - M.S. in Education University of Kentucky - Ed.D. in Exercise Science USATF Level 1 Certification Coaching Experience  Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach (Asbury University 2008-Present) Anderson County High School (1980-1995) West Jessamine High School (2000-2010) (Asbury University 2006-2009) Coached 3 state champions in cross country and 22 individual state champions in track & field, including five in the mile. TeamAU History: Head Cross Country Coach 2008-Present Three children attended Asbury and participated in Asbury Athletics Personal: Spending time with wife (Sarahlynn), children and grandchildren. I closely follow world-class track & field, UK sports, and the NFL. Officiate Track & Field on both the high school and national level. Favorite Bible verse, Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me." (Hometown) Wilmore, KY & New Carlisle, OH Honors   2024 Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Women's Cross Country Coach of the Year (View Story Here) 2024, 2025 Women's Cross Country CCS Champions More: Randy Crist is beginning his 18th year in 2025-26 at the helm of the Asbury men’s and women’s cross country programs and his 42nd overall in coaching. In addition, Crist enters his second season in leadership of the AU men's and women's track and field teams.  In 2025, Crist led Asbury’s women’s cross country team to its second consecutive CCS Championship. Bailey Gassmann and Jesse Gassmann earned CCS Runner of the Year honors, while both the men’s and women’s teams were named USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams. Seven runners received CCS All-Conference recognition. Crist also guided the men’s team to a first-place finish at the Spoon Fiercely Meet, along with three additional top-three finishes, including third place at the CCS Championships. The women’s team added first-place finishes at the Eagle Opener and the Berea Invitational, along with three second-place finishes. Crist was named the 2024 Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Women's Cross Country Coach of the Year, after the Eagles took first place in the CCS Championship in Clinton, Miss.  Both AU cross country teams competed in the NCAA DIII Great Lakes Regional and also in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) National Championship.  During his time at Asbury, Crist has helped 18 runners qualify for the NAIA National Championship Meet and has had two teams (2024 and 2014 women's squads) win the conference championships.  Prior to Asbury, Crist coached at Anderson County High School from 1980-1995 and at West Jessamine High School from 2000-2010. He has coached three state champions in cross country and 22 individual state champions in track & field, including five in the mile. Crist was named the 1983 Kentucky Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year and earned the Scholastic Coach National High School Coaching Award in 1989. He has been named Regional Coach of the Year 21 times in either cross country or track & field and was inducted into the Kentucky Track & Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1998. Along with his wife Sarahlynn, he has four children and currently resides in Wilmore.

Grace Raison (Assistant Cross Country Coach: 5th Year / Assistant Track and Field Coach: 4th Year) Coaching Mission: “Coaches and captains have poured into me over the years of running. I want to pour into others.” “Go Eagles. For Sure.” Education / Coaching Credentials: Asbury University - Bachelor's of Psychology (2021) University of Kentucky - Masters of Education and Counseling Psychology (2022) University of Kentucky - Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology Coaching Experience: Asbury University, Assistant Coach (2021-Present) TeamAU History: Ran for the Asbury Cross Country Team 2018-2021 Personal: My favorite Bible verse is 1 John 3:1 - "What great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God". (Hometown) South Webster, OH

Wes Preston (Assistant Cross Country Coach / Assistant Track and Field Coach: 1st Year) Coaching Mission: I know firsthand how sports can shape character, build resilience, and form a lifelong community. My mission is to invest in each athlete with intentional coaching, relentless innovation, and a Christ-centered mindset. I want to help continue a legacy that doesn’t just compete, but becomes a dominant dynasty rooted in purpose, passion, and excellence. Education / Coaching Credentials: Asbury University 26' | Currently Pursuing MBA Asbury University 24' | Business Administration & Spanish TeamAU History: 2020-2025 Asbury Cross Country Student-Athlete 2022-2025 Asbury Track and Field Student-Athlete All-Conference in Cross Country and Track and Field Holds Multiple Asbury School-Records Personal: I come from a close-knit family that has shaped a lot of who I am; faithful, motivated, and focused on loving people well. I’m passionate about fitness, leadership, running, and helping others grow through sport. Those things aren’t just hobbies for me—they’re part of the way I live out my calling. I competed in cross country and track & field for Asbury University, where I’m also working toward my MBA. I focus on the 1500m, 5K, and 10K. I’ve had the opportunity to race at the conference and national level, but more than the awards or times, I value what the sport has taught me: consistency, humility, and the power of team.  My day job is working as a manager at Chick-Fil-A Turfland in Lexington, Ky., but my end goal is to be a coach of a program one day. Timothy 1:7—“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." Hometown: Nicholasville, Ky.

Tyanne Whitworth (Volunteer Assistant Coach: 7th Year) Tyanne Whitworth was named Asbury's Volunteer Assistant Cheerleading Coach August 1, 2018. She is an AU graduate and former cheerleader. Her primary responsibilities include leading the team in fitness & strength training, as well as managing the operational aspects of the program. Whitworth has been a certified fitness instructor for several years while building a successful career as a real estate agent. She is married to Mark Whitworth, who serves as Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at AU. 

Brooke Stickel (Assistant Cross Country Coach / Assistant Track and Field Coach: 2nd Year) Coaching Mission: “To assist all student-athletes to achieve personal, spiritual, and athletic goals through hard work and dedication."                      Education / Coaching Credentials: University of Kentucky - Bachelor's in Education (2025) NFHS Certified Coach College Coaching Experience: Woodford County High School Head Cross Country Coach (2008-2022) Woodford County High School Assistant Track and Field Coach (2006-2022) Woodford County High School Assistant Cross Country Coach (2006-2007) TeamAU History: Cross Country / Track and Field Assistant Coach (2024-Present) Personal Favorite Quote - "Be where you are." Coach Doug Henwood "I love traveling with my husband, Tom, and my two children, Macy Miles and Kyle Dash." Choir Member at St. Leo's Church in Versailles, Ky. (Hometown) Lancaster, Ohio