Ashlyn Messinger joins the University of Valley Forge women's basketball program in her 1st season as Assistant Coach, bringing a passion for developing student-athletes through a Christ-centered approach to coaching and mentorship. A recent graduate of Cairn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies and minor in Psychology, Messinger combines strong academic achievement with extensive athletic and coaching experience.

Messinger's competitive athletic career includes two years as a multi-sport athlete at Clarks Summit University, where she excelled in both basketball and soccer. As a member of the women's basketball team (2022-2023), she earned Conference Player of the Week honors twice while competing in the CSAC Conference. On the soccer field, she served as starting goalkeeper and also received CSAC Conference Player of the Week recognition in 2022.

Her high school career at Northern Lebanon was equally distinguished, where she demonstrated exceptional leadership as a three-year team captain in soccer and one-year captain in basketball. Notable achievements include leading her soccer team to Section 4 Lancaster-Lebanon League Championships (2021) and PIAA District 3 Runner-Up (2021), while setting the school record for most career shutouts. In basketball, she was a two-time Section 4 Lancaster-Lebanon League MVP and helped her team achieve PIAA District 3 Third Place (2020).

Messinger's coaching experience spans multiple age groups and competitive levels, reflecting her commitment to athlete development at every stage. She has served as an assistant coach for the Pennsylvania Flight 7th Grade Girls AAU team, focusing on fundamentals, team dynamics, and basketball knowledge. Her volunteer work with the Northern Lebanon High School girls basketball program included supporting summer league games, team practices, and providing individual instruction during training sessions.