OWINGS MILLS, Md.- Stevenson University is pleased to announce the hiring of Morgan Bitting as the sixth head coach of the field hockey program.
"Field hockey is one of our founding programs when we started in the NCAA in 1994. In addition, field hockey was played at former, Villa Julie College in the late 1960s, said Athletics Director Brett Adams. "We are excited to have Coach Bitting with her experience of playing at a high level, in addition to her coaching experience, and the energy for our future field hockey program. With the new astroturf surface, Coach Bitting is perfectly suited to teach and coach at the highest level, which this surface provides."
Bitting comes to Stevenson after spending two seasons as the assistant field hockey coach at the University of Delaware. The Blue Hens won back-to-back CAA Championships and advanced to the NCAA tournament in the spring and fall of 2021. Prior to her time with the Blue Hens, Bitting was an assistant coach at Randolph-Macon College. While at Delaware and Randolph-Macon, she planned practices, scouted opponents, conducted team and individual video sessions, and assisted with recruiting efforts. Bitting also served as a coach, site administrator, and social media coordinator for Focus Field Hockey Club during her time in Virginia.
"I am very honored to be named the next Head Field Hockey Coach at Stevenson University," said coach Bitting. "I am grateful to Brett Adams for this opportunity and am eager to join the Mustang family. Stevenson has an excellent academic reputation with well-rounded student-athletes and outstanding support from the University and Athletic Department. I look forward to challenging our student-athletes while supporting their development as people and players."
Before coaching, Bitting enjoyed a decorated playing career at Duke University from 2015-to 2018. A three-year starter and four-year letter winner, Bitting, was a team captain, was awarded the 2019 Duke True Award, and was a Heidrick Family Leadership Postgraduate Scholarship recipient. Bitting was also recognized on the Dean's List, ACC Academic Honor Roll, NFHCA National Academic Squad, and was a two-time NFHCA Scholar of Distinction. The Blue Devils made one Final Four and three Elite Eight appearances during her career. Off the field, Bitting was highly involved in leadership and community activities. She was a mentor in the First Year ACTION Program, a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), and chair of the Student-Athlete Talent and Recognition Show (STARS).
Bitting earned her bachelor's degree in Sociology with a certificate in Markets and Management Studies and a minor in Education from Duke in 2019. She completed her master's of Sports Leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2021. Bitting currently holds a USA Field Hockey Level I Coaching license.
