WICHITA, Kan. — The Eisenhower High School community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Amber Brunswig, head coach of the EHS Tigers softball team, who passed away over the weekend. Brunswig died after weeks of battling complications from a major cardiac event she suffered in early June.
According to a Facebook post shared Sunday by the Eisenhower softball program, Brunswig had been under hospice care in the days leading up to her passing. The post read in part, “Our hearts are heavy as we share that our dear friend Amber passed away this weekend. She touched so many lives through her kindness and strength.”
Brunswig was more than a coach — she was a mentor, friend, and role model to the countless students she guided both on and off the field. Her passion for coaching was matched by her commitment to shaping young women of character. She was known for her strength, compassion, and her ability to bring out the best in her players.
Following her medical emergency in June, the entire Wichita-area sports community rallied behind her. Students, parents, and fellow educators organized fundraisers and offered emotional support to Brunswig and her family. During summer league games, her players wore bracelets in her honor — a heartfelt gesture of unity and strength in a time of uncertainty.
Brunswig’s legacy goes far beyond softball. Her leadership helped shape the lives of young athletes, not only teaching them how to win games but how to face challenges with resilience and grace. Her impact is being felt across Kansas, as tributes from former players, colleagues, and friends continue to pour in.
The Eisenhower Tigers now face a season of heartbreak without their beloved coach, but they carry her spirit forward. Plans for a public memorial or celebration of life are expected to be announced by the school or Brunswig’s family in the coming days.
In the wake of this loss, the community is holding on to the values Coach Brunswig lived by — kindness, courage, and togetherness. Her memory will remain a lasting light for Eisenhower High School and everyone who was fortunate enough to know her.
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