St. Francis University (PA) Head women’s basketball coach Keila Whittington announced on Tuesday the addition of Doug Carter to the staff as an assistant coach. “I am pleased to have Doug join our staff, especially as we get closer to the start of the season,” said Whittington. “I wanted to find someone who had experience in
DEI Alliance announces “Next Up” Participants
The Rising Coaches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alliance has announced the finalist for the “Next Up” Head Coaches Training Initiative. The organizations that make up the Rising Coaches DEI Alliance each nominated coaches for the opportunity to participate in a workshop with sports search consultant Katy Young Staudt. Katy Young Staudt was recently named a
Miller named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Central Penn College
Central Penn College is pleased to announce the hiring of Erin Miller as the head coach of the women’s basketball team. She has previous coaching experience in the Cumberland Valley Area and is excited for the new opportunity at CPC. “We are delighted that Coach Miller has decided to join our team at Central Penn,” said Kasey Hicks,
Bennett named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Cal Maritime
Cal State University Maritime Academy’s Department of Physical Education and Athletics has named Denise Bennett as its new Women’s Head Basketball Coach. Bennett brings 15 years of experience as a basketball coach as well as expertise in training, development, leadership, and administration to her new role. “I want to thank the Director of Athletics and
McDonald joins Adelphi WBB Coaching Staff
Adelphi University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Missy Traversi bolstered her coaching staff with the addition of LaSheena McDonald. McDonald previously worked at Adelphi from 2008-15. She started out as an event management graduate assistant, before eventually becoming the department’s equipment manager. Her most recent experience came as an assistant coach at New York Tech, which had
Pyzik Smith to step down as women’s basketball coach at Lynchburg
After 10 seasons of leading University of Lynchburg’s women’s basketball program to new heights, head coach Abby Pyzik Smith is stepping down from her post, effective December 1. The 2004 Lynchburg alumna announced her decision to the Hornets team Monday afternoon, citing her growing family responsibilities during the ongoing public health crisis. “It has been
Jones to step down as Women’s Basketball Coach at D2 St. Augustine’s U.
Montel Jones is stepping down as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) at the end of November for personal family reasons. “I give all praise to God, and I would like to thank everybody who gave me an opportunity to be a part of the Saint Augustine’s family from the alumni to
BREAKING: Kentucky’s Mitchell Retires from Coaching; Kyra Elzy Named Interim Head Coach
Matthew Mitchell, the winningest head coach in Kentucky women’s basketball history with over 300 wins, announced Thursday that he has retired from coaching, thus resigning as head coach of the Wildcats. UK director of athletics Mitch Barnhart has named associate head coach Kyra Elzy as interim head coach, effective immediately. Mitchell retires with a career record
Ishee resigns at Pratt CC; Named Head Coach at Howard College
John Ishee, head coach of the women’s basketball program at Pratt Community College, submitted his resignation to the school after serving at the helm since April of 2017. He has accepted the same position at Howard College in Big Spring, Texas. “Coach Ishee has done a great job here at Pratt,” said athletic director Tim Swartzendruber.
Leazier joins North Carolina Women’s Basketball Staff
Chris Leazier has joined the UNC women’s basketball staff as Director of Scouting and Video Operations, head coach Courtney Banghart announced. He brings expertise in video editing and analysis as well as 25 years of coaching experience to the position. “Chris Leazier is the perfect addition to this already special staff,” Banghart said. “His role will