The Johns Hopkins Department of Athletics has launched its Faculty-Coach initiative for the 2025-26 academic year, aimed at fostering connections between faculty and scholar-athletes. Faculty Coaches, who serve a two-year term, will mentor teams by providing academic support and guidance, particularly for first-year students. David Kraemer, an Associate Teaching Professor in Mechanical Engineering, has been appointed as the Faculty-Coach for the Field Hockey Team. An avid sailor with some background in soccer, Kraemer hopes to enhance student-athletes' success in both academics and sports through this role.

By the Numbers
  • Kraemer is entering his 14th year at Johns Hopkins during the 2026-27 year.
  • The Faculty-Coach initiative is set for a two-year commitment, with possible extensions.
State of Play
  • Kraemer has begun interactions with the field hockey team though he hasn't yet gone through a full season.
  • The coaching staff, including Kraemer, aims to support student-athletes academically and socially.
What's Next

As the Faculty-Coach program develops, Kraemer will engage more with the field hockey team and community, potentially influencing future faculty participation and student-athlete support initiatives.

Bottom Line

The Faculty-Coach initiative is a promising step toward integrating academics with athletics, enhancing student-athlete experiences at Johns Hopkins through faculty mentorship and support.