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See the full story · 2 sourcesAshlan Burton has been hired as assistant coach for men's and women's track and field at Missouri Southern State University.
The announcement was made Wednesday by MSSU director of cross-country/track and field Bryan Schiding.
"She understands the dynamic of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association and the level it takes to be successful," Schiding said in a statement. "At Simpson College, she has proven herself as a great young coach, building the throws program to 27 new top-10 marks in school history. As a student-athlete at Central Missouri, Ashlan excelled both in the field and the classroom, combining for seven All American honors, six MIAA Conference Championships, and the 2021 MIAA Conference Spring Student-Athlete of the Year."
Burton served as associate head track and field coach at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, working primarily with the throwers.
She also has experience at the high school level, having served as the head strength and conditioning coach as well as a throws coach for track and field at Lee's Summit North High School.
At the University of Central Missouri, Burton was a seven-time NCAA Division II All-American. Her accomplishments include four All American honors in the indoor shot put and two in the outdoor shot put, with an additional All-American recognition in the discus.
Burton also claimed six conference championships and received the 2021 MIAA Female Spring Athlete of the Year award. She holds the University of Central Missouri school record in the indoor shot put and ranks in the top five in four other events in Central Missouri's history. Burton capped her collegiate career by being named the Peggy Martin Award winner as the Central Missouri's most outstanding female athlete in 2022.
Originally from Urbandale, Iowa, Burton graduated from Central Missouri with a degree in psychology. She also earned her master's degree in kinesiology with a focus in sport management from Central Missouri.
Burton said in a statement, "We have a very talented group of student-athletes that I can't wait to work with. Together we will continue to build on the history of success that has been established at Missouri Southern."
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