The Eisenhower High School and Wichita-area sports community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Amber Brunswig, head coach of the EHS Tigers Softball program, who passed away over the weekend following a weeks-long battle after suffering a major cardiac event in early June.
Brunswig, a devoted coach, mentor, and friend, had been receiving care in hospice in the days leading up to her passing. Her death was confirmed in a heartfelt Facebook post by the Eisenhower softball program on Sunday, which 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.”
Amber Brunswig was more than just a coach — she was a source of inspiration to her players, a cornerstone of the Eisenhower High School community, and a figure of unwavering strength and positivity. Known for her deep commitment to her athletes and her ability to lead with both passion and grace, Brunswig built a legacy rooted in teamwork, perseverance, and compassion.
In the wake of her medical emergency earlier this month, the community rallied around her. Coaches, students, parents, and fellow educators came together to support Amber and her family — holding fundraisers, sharing stories, and spreading awareness. During summer games, her players wore homemade bracelets in her honor, a quiet but powerful show of solidarity and love.
The impact of Coach Brunswig’s life and leadership extends far beyond the softball field. She helped shape not only athletes but young women of character and resilience, teaching life lessons that will live on in every student she touched.
As tributes pour in from across Kansas and beyond, the Eisenhower Tigers are grieving the loss of a guiding light.
In this time of sorrow, the community holds tightly to the values Amber instilled: kindness, strength, and unity. Her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those she coached, mentored, and called a teammate or friend.