Commissioner
Head Coaches
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Frequently Asked Questions About AUSL Coaches
Who coaches the AUSL teams?
Each of the six AUSL teams has a head coach and a general manager. The 2026 head coaches were Kara Dill (Carolina Blaze), Shonda Stanton (Chicago Bandits), Amber Flores (Oklahoma City Spark), Tairia Flowers (Portland Cascade), Ricci Woodard (Texas Volts) and Cindy Ball-Malone (Utah Talons).
What is Cat Osterman’s role in the AUSL?
Cat Osterman is the general manager of the Texas Volts. She won Olympic gold in 2004 and silver in 2008 and 2020.
What is Lisa Fernandez’s role in the AUSL?
Lisa Fernandez is the general manager of the Utah Talons, who won the 2025 and 2026 AUSL championships. She won three Olympic gold medals, in 1996, 2000 and 2004.
Who is the AUSL Commissioner?
Kim Ng is the AUSL Commissioner. She was Major League Baseball’s first female general manager, with the Miami Marlins from 2020 to 2023.