WICHITA, Kan. — The Eisenhower High School community and the broader Wichita-area sports world are mourning the profound loss of Amber Brunswig, the beloved head coach of the EHS Tigers Softball team, who passed away over the weekend following complications from a major cardiac event earlier this month.
Amber, who had been under hospice care in the days leading up to her passing, died surrounded by loved ones and the support of a community that had fiercely rallied behind her. Her death was confirmed in a poignant statement from the Eisenhower softball program on Sunday, which read:
“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.”
A beacon of resilience, warmth, and leadership, Amber Brunswig was more than a coach—she was a mentor, motivator, and role model who shaped lives both on and off the field. Her dedication to her players went far beyond game strategy; she taught lessons in perseverance, humility, and grace that resonated long after the final inning.
Known for her vibrant spirit and unwavering commitment to student-athletes, Amber guided her teams with a unique blend of passion and compassion. Colleagues and players alike remember her as someone who lifted others up, always putting others before herself—even in the face of her own health challenges.
When Amber suffered her cardiac event in early June, the Eisenhower community sprang into action. Fundraisers were held, bracelets were made, and her players wore her initials with pride—turning their summer season into a living tribute to their coach. The support stretched across Kansas, a reflection of just how many lives Amber touched.
“She didn’t just coach softball,” said one former player. “She coached life. She believed in all of us, even when we didn’t believe in ourselves.”
In the coming days, the school and her family are expected to announce memorial services or a celebration of her life. Meanwhile, the community is left to grieve the heartbreaking loss of a woman who gave everything she had to the people she loved.
Amber Brunswig’s legacy lives on in every life she changed, every team she led, and every heart she inspired. Though gone too soon, her impact is lasting, and her spirit will forever echo across the field where she gave so much of herself.
Rest in peace, Coach Brunswig. Your strength, your light, and your love will never be forgotten.
