Kent State Mourns the Passing of Larry Amar
1/22/2020 11:33:00 AM | Field Hockey
KENT, OHIO- The Kent State Golden Flashes family is mourning the loss of former field hockey assistant coach Larry Amar.
Amar served as an assistant coach for the Golden Flashes from 2009-2018 alongside head coach Kathleen (Schanne) Wiler. Together they were a part of 105 victories and part of four Mid-American Conference tournament championships (2010, 2014-16). During his tenure, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Kent State in 2013.
"We are heartbroken at the news of Larry's passing," Kent State Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen said. "Larry was a great coach, but a better father, husband and friend, our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Abbey and their two children."
After leaving Kent State, Coach Amar joined USA Field Hockey as an assistant coach. It was a return to USA Field Hockey for Amar where he was the 1994 and '95 United States Field Hockey Association (USFHA) Athlete of the Year and was a member of the program for 13 years.
Amar competed on several successful Junior World Cup and Pam Am teams. He won five Olympic Festival medals -- including two gold – and served as captain of the 1996 United States Olympic team.
Following his playing career, Amar served for six years in the United States Army. He served two tours overseas, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant in the Infantry. He earned two Army Commendation and Army Achievement Medals among his multiple honors and achievements.
Larry is survived by his wife Abbey, a 2000 graduate of Kent State and a four-year member of the field hockey team from 1996-99, and their two children.
