Karen Klassner
Wyoming Seminary Upper School
Impact Statement
“When you reach a milestone, it’s really because of your kids. It really doesn’t have a whole lot to do with you.”
-Karen Klassner
Biography
Klassner became Wyoming Seminary’s head coach in 1972. Her team posted a 23-1 record and won its third Class 2A state championship last fall. She also has guided the Knights to five district titles, eight league titles and 22 district playoff appearances since the school joined the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association in 1985.
Her career record 503-129-42 and she is a seven-time Coach of the Year. The school’s field hockey field is named Klassner Field in her honor. Klassner chaired for the National Field Hockey Coaches Association High School All-America selection committee from 1998-2002 and is president of the state coaches association and chair of its All-State selection committee. Named the Developmental Coach of the Year by the U.S. Field Hockey Association in 2006, Klassner also has coached swimming, basketball and softball at Wyoming Seminary.
Klassner has continued to lead the Wyoming Seminary powerhouse field hockey team. Her teams have won an additional five state championships from 2010 until 2019, bringing her teams up to eight PIAA Titles. Seminary also finished second in 2017.
In October of 2019 the Blue Knights won the program’s first-ever District 2 Class A three-peat by knocking off Oley Valley, 2-0. In addition, it was a very special game for Klassner who notched her 700th career victory. Her Blue Knights’ continued to win the duration of the season and secured another PIAA A State Championship.
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