Ashley Cornwell

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Football Coach

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Join date: Nov 20, 2025

About

Ashley is entering her ninth year of coaching, with her experience ranging from the youth football level to internships with the NFL. She is passionate about developing players and helping football athletes understand the WHY of the techniques and schemes taught. Throughout her coaching career, Ashley has had 12 players drafted and 14 players signed by NFL teams.

Posts (5)

Jan 7, 2026 ∙ 4 min

My Top Five Coaching Book Recommendations (and Why They Matter to Me)

Books have shaped my journey as a coach, a woman, and a leader. In this post, I share my top five book recommendations—including The Confidence Code, Eleven Rings, and the Bible—and explain how each one taught me lessons about confidence, leadership, purpose, and character. These reads are for anyone looking to grow personally and professionally in sports and life.

Dec 16, 2025 ∙ 4 min

Journaling for Growth: A Practical Framework for Coaches

Great coaches don’t just develop athletes — they develop themselves. In this post, I share a practical framework for coaching journals, including in-season reflections, off-season planning, and annual resets. Journaling has helped me track team culture, hold myself accountable, and grow as a coach. These strategies are designed to help any coach reflect, improve, and lead with clarity and purpose.

Dec 2, 2025 ∙ 5 min

Networking with Purpose: 10 Tips for Coaches in Sports Leadership

Navigating male-prevalent spaces in sports requires more than skill — it requires purpose. In this post, I share 10 actionable tips that keep me grounded, confident, and intentional in networking and building relationships. From communicating your why to bold action, mentorship, and giving back, these strategies help anyone pursue a meaningful career in sports while honoring faith and authenticity.