Lake Superior State University has announced the signing of women’s basketball coach Brandon Lokken to a four-year contract extension commencing at the end of the 2017-18 academic calendar. “Brandon represents the vibrant energy that permeates Laker athletics,” said Lake Superior State President, Dr. Peter Mitchell. “His passion for the game and his dedication to his
Chris Day Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Vermont
Vermont Women’s Basketball Coach Chris Day announced his resignation today. “I am so grateful for my time being the head women’s basketball coach at the University of Vermont, but I have to do what’s best for my family, and take advantage of an opportunity which allows me to bring them back to the Philadelphia area.”
Macalester College Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kelly Roysland Resigns to Become Assistant at Minnesota
Macalester College Director of Athletics Kim Chandler has announced that head women’s basketball coach Kelly Roysland is leaving Macalester to become an assistant coach at the University of Minnesota. Roysland’s resignation is effective immediately. “I want to thank Kim Chandler and the college for the opportunity to lead the women’s basketball program these past four
Tara Macciocco Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Wilkes University
Wilkes University Director of Athletics Addy Malatesta has announced the hiring of Tara Macciocco as the new head coach of women’s basketball. Macciocco becomes the 14th head coach in the program’s 57-year history. No stranger to the Northeastern Pennsylvania college basketball scene, Macciocco coached the past 14 seasons at Marywood University leading the Pacers to
Gardner-Webb University Names Alex Simmons Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Gardner-Webb University announced Tuesday that Alex Simmons has been named head coach of the women’s basketball program, wrapping up a national search. A press conference to introduce Simmons will be scheduled next week. Simmons comes to Gardner-Webb after assistant coaching stints at Ole Miss (2013-2018) and Middle Tennessee State (2010-2013). She also served as a
Alaura Sharp Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Presbyterian
Presbyterian College and Athletic Director Danny Sterling announced Tuesday the addition of Alaura Sharp as the new women’s basketball head coach. She will start immediately, becoming the eighth head coach in PC’s women’s basketball history. “We would like to welcome Alaura (Sharp) to the Presbyterian College family,” said Sterling. “Add her wealth of experience with
Mount Holyoke College Names Mount Jackie Ward Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Mount Holyoke College Director of Athletics Lori Hendricks has announced the hiring of Mount Holyoke College as the head coach of the basketball program and lecturer in physical education. Ward joins the department after serving the last two years as the assistant basketball coach at Hartwick College. “I want to thank Lori Hendricks and Mount
Colorado State Women’s Assistant Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Eastern Wyoming
Tim Moser has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Eastern Wyoming College. The EWC alum has spent the past six seasons as a women’s assistant at Colorado State. Moser has had a ton of success as a head coach on both the men’s and women’s sides (see career highlights below). In addition
Scott Hemer Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Canisius
Director of Athletics Bill Maher announced Monday that Scott Hemer has been named the head coach of the Canisius women’s basketball program. Hemer will take over the Canisius program after serving as the head coach at SUNY Geneseo for the past 11 seasons. Hemer will be the ninth head coach in program history. The North
Minnesota Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Minnesota women’s basketball head coach Lindsay Whalen has announced the first two members of her staff in Kelly Roysland and Carly Thibault-DuDonis as assistant coaches. “Being a first-time head coach I needed people that are familiar with this territory and know what it’s all about right off the bat,” Whalen said. “Kelly has been a