Michael Coppolino has stepped down as head coach of the George Fox University women’s basketball program. Named the fifth head coach in program history since George Fox joined the NAIA in 1981, Coppolino compiled a 51-36 record in four seasons. Hired on April 26, 2019, he directed the Bruins to an 11-5 Northwest Conference mark
Pepperdine’s Dowling steps down as Head Coach
After four seasons as the head coach of the Pepperdine women’s basketball program, Kristen Dowling has announced her departure from the program. “I want to thank Kristen for her commitment and dedication to our women’s basketball program for the past four years and wish her all the best in her future endeavors,” said Director of Athletics Steve Potts. Dowling’s first
WEEK 16: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
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REPORT: TCU’s Pebley to step down
A recently published report from Frogs Today staff writer Ray Cartwright, details that TCU women’s basketball head coach Raegan Pebley will resign from her position at the end of the season. According to Cartwright, Pebley met with TCU administrators earlier in the day, and held a team meeting early on Monday afternoon. TCU is currently
Carrillo resigns as WBB Head Coach at D3 Elmhurst
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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