Margaret Thorwart

Margaret Thorwart is the Assistant Field Hockey Coach at Millersville University.

Margaret Thorwart '17, among the most winning players in the history of the Millersville field hockey program, has returned to the sidelines as an assistant coach.

Thorwart, the 2016 PSAC Tournament MVP and first team All-American, was a part of two PSAC Championships and a NCAA Division II Championship in her four seasons as a Marauder. From 2013-16, Thorwart started 42 games, earned All-PSAC recognition twice and totaled 42 points. She scored the game-winning goal in the 2016 PSAC Championship game.

An outstanding student who graduated with a 3.98 GPA in public relations with athletic coaching and entrepreneurship minors, Thorwart achieved PSAC Scholar-Athlete and NFHCA Scholar-Athlete status four times in addition to winning the NCAA Elite 89 Award in 2014.

After graduation, Thorwart earned a master’s degree in communications studies from West Virginia University in 2018 and a certificate in Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs from West Chester University in 2020. At West Chester, she served as a primary instructor and taught communication courses while also serving as a graduate assistant in the Office of Student Conduct, volunteering as an intern in the Parent and Family Relations Office, and advising students in the Academic Success Program. Her academic research includes a focus on the communication between college students and their parents as they transition to university life and on how the relationships between students and teachers impacts student learning and well-being.

"My ultimate goal has always been to return back to MU and to positively impact students as they navigate transitioning to university life and beyond," said Thorwart. "I want to help students achieve success (whatever that looks like for them individually) on their journey of life."

Thorwart gained coaching experience as a performance coach and marketing coordinator for Power Train Sports.