Molly Gillikin joined Eastern University Athletics as a member of the strength and conditioning staff in the Summer of 2026. Gillikin most recently served as a Graduate Assistant Sport Performance Coach at Youngstown State University. There, she designed and led training sessions for Women's Volleyball, Women’s Lacrosse, Tennis, and Cross Country.
Before her time at Youngstown State, Gillikin gained experience with Bellarmine University field hockey and multiple University of Louisville programs. Gillikin earned her Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance from the University of Louisville in 2024 and is pursuing a Master of Health and Human Services from Youngstown State University.
She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and also holds USA Weightlifting Level I, First Aid/CPR/AED, Mental Health First Aid, and SafeSport certifications.
She will be the primary strength coach for Women's Volleyball, Men's Soccer, Women's Lacrosse, as well as Track and Field.
