Emily Kirian returns for her fourth year as an Express assistant coach. She assists with the post players and guards, and she is heavily involved with recruiting and conditioning. In addition, she oversees the daily functions of player relations. 

A 1996 Elmwood High School graduate, she served as a junior varsity heard coach at Elmwood for two years. Kirian was a member of the Express basketball and volleyball teams from 1996-98. She resides in Rossford.