ST. DAVIDS, Pa.– Head Coach Billy Crocker has announced that Amanda Ruller will join the Eastern University Football staff to work with running backs. Ruller, who will also coach Women's Flag Football, brings a wealth of experience coaching football at the collegiate and professional level.

Originally from Saskatchewan, Ruller has coached at both the collegiate and professional football in the United States and Canada. Most recently, Ruller served as the Running Backs Coach at Central Washington University where she helped the Wildcats to reach the third round of the NCAA Division II Tournament. Tyler Flannagan rushed for over 1,000 yards and was named the Running Back of the Year for the Lone Star Conference. 

Before her time at Central Washington, Ruller had experience working at both McMaster University and the University of Regina in Canada. While at McMaster, she also coached Women's Flag Football.  She also coached the running backs for Team Ontario Women's U18 Football. 

Ruller pursued Bill Walsh Fellowship opportunities with in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and Cincinnati Bengals and in the CFL with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

As an athlete, she played running back for Team Canada in 2017 and was part of the Canadian bobsled and skeleton team. She holds the Team Saskatchewan Olympic lifting record. 

"We are very lucky to be bringing Amanda onto our staff this fall," Crocker said. "She has had the opportunity to work and learn at the highest level of football.  Amanda's experience in the both the NFL and at the collegiate level will be a huge asset to our program, most importantly to our players. This is a great addition to our staff." 

Eastern University Football begins its second season of competition this fall. The Eagles will return to the field against the The College of New Jersey Lions on Sept. 7.