Indiana University Athletics
Will Holt to Return as Associate Head Coach
6/11/2026 9:00:00 AM | Field Hockey
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. ––– Indiana Field Hockey head coach Kayla Bashore has announced the addition and return of Will Holt to the program's coaching staff.
Holt, who previously served as an assistant coach for the program in 2020-21 is back at IU and will be the associate head coach for the Hoosiers.
"I'm excited to bring Will back to our staff and back to Bloomington," Coach Bashore said. "He brings a wealth of knowledge along with extensive coaching and playing experience to our program. His expertise will be invaluable in the continued development of our players and will help further elevate our team's performance, culture, and competitive success."
He returns to Bloomington after assistant coaching stops at Maryland (2025) most recently and at his alma mater of Louisville (2022-24).
"I am honored to return to Indiana University as Associate Head Coach," Holt said. "This represents an exciting opportunity for me and my family, as Bloomington is a special place that we are thrilled to call home once again. I am particularly drawn to the program's rising trajectory and its incredible culture, which aligns closely with my core values. I am eager to contribute to its continued success and look forward to working alongside the outstanding leader Kayla Bashore. It's just a great time to be a Hoosier."
In his time at Louisville from 2022-24, he helped the Cardinals to two NCAA Tournament appearances, including a berth in the quarterfinals of the 2023 NCAA Tournament as part of a 15-7 season.
In the 2023 campaign, Holt helped develop Louisville's Julie Kouijzer and Mia Duchars to NFHCA All-America honors as well as seven Cardinals to NFHCA All-Region honors.
In 2022, Holt helped Kouijzer and Aimee Plumb to be named NFHCA All-Americans.
Previously at Louisville, he spent four seasons as a volunteer coach from 2012-15 while earning his bachelor's and master's degrees.
During his first stint at IU, Holt helped guide the 2021 Hoosiers to 10 wins including seven shutout victories, two ranked victories and a Big Ten Tournament appearance.
Holt has also built an impressive resume as a player and a coach within the USA Field Hockey organization.
He was a member of the U.S. Men's National Field Hockey Team from 2008-2024.
As a player, he has tallied 85 goals in 147 international appearances.
During his playing career with the USMNT, Holt has competed in several international tournaments, helping Team USA to gold medals in the 2018 Hockey Series Open in Salamanca, Mexico as well as the World League Round 1 in 2012 (Chula Vista, Calif.) and 2016 (Salamanca). Other notable competitions include the 2019 FIH Series Finals and the World Hockey League Round 2 in 2013 and 2015. He also played in the Pan American Games (2011, 2015, 2019) as well as the Pan American Cup (2009, 2017).
Holt served as team captain for the USMNT from 2014-17.
He also contributed to USA Field Hockey as a coach, starting as an assistant for the U21 men's team (2016-19) and the U16 squad (2016-18). Holt went on to become head coach of the U18 team in 2016, remaining in that role until 2019. He earned his USA Field Hockey Level 3 certification in 2022, the highest-level certification that USA Field Hockey offers and is eligible for FIH accreditation.
In 2023, Holt was tabbed as an assistant coach for the USA Field Hockey5s Men's national team and helped guide the USA to the inaugural Hockey5s Pan American Cups (PAC) title and qualifying for the 2024 World Cup.
In addition to his coaching duties, Holt has served on the USA Field Hockey Judicial Committee since April 2017. He also spent two terms as a member of the Athlete Advisory Council (AAC) - the liaison to the United States Olympic Committee and USFHA Board of Directors for USA Field Hockey athletes.
Holt began coaching in Europe in 2010 as the head coach for the Royal Oreé T.H.B U16 Boys Team in Brussels, Belgium. Following his first stint at Louisville, he returned to Belgium in 2016 and resumed his coaching career at the helm of the Royal Pengouins HC U16 Boys Team and assistant coach for the U18 Boys Team. Holt spent the 2018 and 2019 seasons in the Netherlands coaching the U16 Boys Team at V.M.H.C. Cartouche and the U14 Girls Team with NMHC Nijmegen.
He honed his playing resume for seven seasons, competing in top European club teams spanning the Netherlands, Germany and England. Holt has played for VMHC Cartouche (2009, 2018-19), Royal Oreé T.H.B (2010), Royal Pingouins HC (2016), Southgate FC (2017), HC Ludwigsburg (2018), and most recently NMHC Nijmegen in 2019.
The Camarillo, California native earned his bachelor's degree in Health and Human Performance (Exercise Science) from the University of Louisville in 2013. He went on to complete his master's degree in Athletic Administration in 2016.
Holt, who previously served as an assistant coach for the program in 2020-21 is back at IU and will be the associate head coach for the Hoosiers.
"I'm excited to bring Will back to our staff and back to Bloomington," Coach Bashore said. "He brings a wealth of knowledge along with extensive coaching and playing experience to our program. His expertise will be invaluable in the continued development of our players and will help further elevate our team's performance, culture, and competitive success."
He returns to Bloomington after assistant coaching stops at Maryland (2025) most recently and at his alma mater of Louisville (2022-24).
"I am honored to return to Indiana University as Associate Head Coach," Holt said. "This represents an exciting opportunity for me and my family, as Bloomington is a special place that we are thrilled to call home once again. I am particularly drawn to the program's rising trajectory and its incredible culture, which aligns closely with my core values. I am eager to contribute to its continued success and look forward to working alongside the outstanding leader Kayla Bashore. It's just a great time to be a Hoosier."
In his time at Louisville from 2022-24, he helped the Cardinals to two NCAA Tournament appearances, including a berth in the quarterfinals of the 2023 NCAA Tournament as part of a 15-7 season.
In the 2023 campaign, Holt helped develop Louisville's Julie Kouijzer and Mia Duchars to NFHCA All-America honors as well as seven Cardinals to NFHCA All-Region honors.
In 2022, Holt helped Kouijzer and Aimee Plumb to be named NFHCA All-Americans.
Previously at Louisville, he spent four seasons as a volunteer coach from 2012-15 while earning his bachelor's and master's degrees.
During his first stint at IU, Holt helped guide the 2021 Hoosiers to 10 wins including seven shutout victories, two ranked victories and a Big Ten Tournament appearance.
Holt has also built an impressive resume as a player and a coach within the USA Field Hockey organization.
He was a member of the U.S. Men's National Field Hockey Team from 2008-2024.
As a player, he has tallied 85 goals in 147 international appearances.
During his playing career with the USMNT, Holt has competed in several international tournaments, helping Team USA to gold medals in the 2018 Hockey Series Open in Salamanca, Mexico as well as the World League Round 1 in 2012 (Chula Vista, Calif.) and 2016 (Salamanca). Other notable competitions include the 2019 FIH Series Finals and the World Hockey League Round 2 in 2013 and 2015. He also played in the Pan American Games (2011, 2015, 2019) as well as the Pan American Cup (2009, 2017).
Holt served as team captain for the USMNT from 2014-17.
He also contributed to USA Field Hockey as a coach, starting as an assistant for the U21 men's team (2016-19) and the U16 squad (2016-18). Holt went on to become head coach of the U18 team in 2016, remaining in that role until 2019. He earned his USA Field Hockey Level 3 certification in 2022, the highest-level certification that USA Field Hockey offers and is eligible for FIH accreditation.
In 2023, Holt was tabbed as an assistant coach for the USA Field Hockey5s Men's national team and helped guide the USA to the inaugural Hockey5s Pan American Cups (PAC) title and qualifying for the 2024 World Cup.
In addition to his coaching duties, Holt has served on the USA Field Hockey Judicial Committee since April 2017. He also spent two terms as a member of the Athlete Advisory Council (AAC) - the liaison to the United States Olympic Committee and USFHA Board of Directors for USA Field Hockey athletes.
Holt began coaching in Europe in 2010 as the head coach for the Royal Oreé T.H.B U16 Boys Team in Brussels, Belgium. Following his first stint at Louisville, he returned to Belgium in 2016 and resumed his coaching career at the helm of the Royal Pengouins HC U16 Boys Team and assistant coach for the U18 Boys Team. Holt spent the 2018 and 2019 seasons in the Netherlands coaching the U16 Boys Team at V.M.H.C. Cartouche and the U14 Girls Team with NMHC Nijmegen.
He honed his playing resume for seven seasons, competing in top European club teams spanning the Netherlands, Germany and England. Holt has played for VMHC Cartouche (2009, 2018-19), Royal Oreé T.H.B (2010), Royal Pingouins HC (2016), Southgate FC (2017), HC Ludwigsburg (2018), and most recently NMHC Nijmegen in 2019.
The Camarillo, California native earned his bachelor's degree in Health and Human Performance (Exercise Science) from the University of Louisville in 2013. He went on to complete his master's degree in Athletic Administration in 2016.
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