Western Illinois University Athletics

Horton joins the Leathernecks as director of football operations after gaining extensive experience at the NCAA Division I level. Horton recently worked with Yale University football as an intern with the Bulldogs’ operations and recruiting staffs, assisting with film analysis, prospect evaluation, practice logistics, and game day technology including CoachComms, DVSport and GameStrat.

Horton also served as a recruiter and football operations student manager at Sacred Heart University, where she helped identify and sign more than 30 student-athletes over a three-year span. Her responsibilities included film evaluation, managing prospect databases, coordinating official visits, and supporting game day operations. 

A lifelong athlete and sports management major, Horton received her bachelors from Sacred Heart University.