Elmhurst University Athletics has announced that Tethnie Carrillo has resigned from her position as head women’s basketball coach. “I want to thank Coach Carrillo for her 16 years of dedication to our student-athlete here at Elmhurst,” Director of Athletics Glen Brittich said. “Moving forward, Elmhurst University is committed to finding the best person to lead
REPORT: Jackson will not return as WBB Head Coach at Akron
According to the Akron Beacon Journal, Melissa Jackson will not return as the women’s basketball head coach at the University of Akron. UA director of intercollegiate athletics Charles Guthrie issued the following statement to the Beacon Journal: “The University of Akron has decided it will not extend the contract of women’s basketball coach Melissa Jackson when it expires on
NAIA DIRT: Brescia U (KY) opens
WHoopDirt.com can confirm that Michael Gray is no longer the women’s basketball head coach at NAIA Brescia University (KY). Gray had been the head coach of the Bearcats since the 2016-17 season, and has served as a men’s and women’s assistant at the school before that. Brescia just wrapped up their current campaign with a
WEEK 15: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
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Macciocco steps down as Wilkes Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Wilkes University women’s basketball head coach Tara Macciocco has stepped down from her position after serving in the role for five seasons. Macciocco will become the new Director of Facilities and Events for Riverfront Sports in Scranton, Pa. “I am so thankful to Wilkes University and the entire Athletic department and administration for welcoming me in five years ago,”
WEEK 14: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
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Mittie receives two-year extension at K-State
Associated Press MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State women’s basketball coach Jeff Mittie agreed to a two-year extension Friday that will pay him $2,745,000 in base salary over the next four years and includes several potentially lucrative bonus provisions. Mittie will be entering his ninth season with the Wildcats. He is coming off his fourth NCAA tournament appearance,
WEEK 13: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
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Saint Mary’s fires WBB Head Coach Paul Thomas
Saint Mary’s College has separated from head women’s basketball coach Paul Thomas, effective immediately. Associate head coach Allyson Fasnacht will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. Thomas had been out on paid administrative leave since late December following an internal investigation by the College. The investigation resulted in a separation between the
WEEK 12: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
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