GROVE CITY — Erin Logue doesn't know why it happens.

“I just pass out sometimes,” Logue said. “It's all right.”

But the A-C Valley graduate and senior student assistant coach for the Grove City College women's basketball team is still searching for answers.

They haven't come.

It started two summers ago and doctors traced her problems to her heart.

The ailment, though, still remains something of a medical mystery.

“I went through a lot of tests,” Logue said. “A lot of times in the hospital. We're still working on it.”

With no solution in sight, the heart problem ended her playing career with the Wolverines after three seasons.

At A-C Valley, Logue was not only one of the best point guards in the Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference, but also in the state.

During her senior year she was 11th in Pennsylvania in assists.

Last year, the 5-foot-5 point guard played in 25 games, averaging 1.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 9.4 minutes per outing.

This year, the decision was made because of her health that her time on the court would be over.

“We all just kind of got together to try to figure this thing out,” said Grove City College women's basketball coach Chelle Fuss. “We all made the decision that this was the best thing for Erin and her future.”

Logue's future in basketball is really just beginning.

Fuss didn't hesitate to offer Logue a job on her staff as a student assistant coach.

It was a way for Logue to stay close to a sport she has loved since she first picked up a basketball at a very young age.

“I think it's a really great opportunity,” said Logue, who will graduate in May with a degree in chemistry/secondary education. “I've always wanted to be a coach. When I was playing, I had no idea how much goes into practices and game-planning. I've learned a lot.”

She also has a good mentor at home. Her father, Mike, is the longtime girls basketball coach at Eisenhower High School.

“It's in the blood with her,” Fuss said.

This summer, Logue was selected to participate in the regional NCAA Career in Sports forum.

It was invaluable for Logue as she prepared for her new role with Grove City.

“She was someone when we recruited her that we knew had a passion for coaching and a passion for making a difference in people's lives,” Fuss said.

Fuss hasn't held back in giving Logue a tremendous amount of responsibility.

Logue, with input from Fuss, puts together the plan of attack each game. She also makes all the offensive calls each night.

It was something Logue didn't expect when she first started.

“(Coach Fuss) has so much faith in me,” Logue said. “I thought, 'Oh, I'd just help out in practice and things like that.' But I've done so much more. We always get together to talk about what our goals are each game and as time goes on.”

Logue said her interaction with the team, many of whom are her former teammates, has also helped her transition.

“I feel like it's better that I'm a former teammate,” Logue said. “I don't think it's really changed our relationship all that much.

“It's not an issue. Not at all,” Logue added. “Our team has a leadership group and I was on it last year.”

At times, though, Logue still longs to be on the court, dribbling through a defense and making a perfect pass for an assist.

“I think, of course, anyone who has played and doesn't anymore misses it,” Logue said.

Fuss is happy Logue is on her staff.

“I enjoy teaching people and giving them an opportunity,” Fuss said. “We kind of pride ourselves on that here and having people who come here and lead.”