Amherst College Athletics

Amy Simpson Woodson '86
Women's Basketball (1982-86)

Amy Simpson Woodson '86 was Virginia Wesleyan's women's basketball assistant coach from 1986-1988. A two-time first-team All-Virginia, Amy was the only unanimous honoree in 1986. She is a four-time All-Dixie Conference honoree, the first four-time honoree in women's basketball at Virginia Wesleyan. Amy is Virginia Wesleyan's all-time leading scorer in women's basketball with 1,910 points, recorded 1,054 career rebounds, and holds Virginia Wesleyan's career record for field goals made. She is also the College's all-time leader in free throws made and ranks No. 2 in all-time rebounds. The Norfolk Sports Club chose Amy for its Outstanding Senior Athlete award, the first female to receive the award. She also was selected South Region Player of the Year by the American Women's Sports Federation Small College Division. Currently, she is supervisor of Parks and Natural Areas with the Virginia Beach Department of Parks and Recreation.