Valdosta State Athletics, Head Coach Carley Kuhns, and Lady Blazer basketball have announced the hiring of Chandler Merkerson as the program’s new assistant coach. “It is truly an honor and privilege to join Coach Kuhns’ staff and the VSU family,” said Merkerson on Tuesday. “I am thankful that she and the administration chose me to fill some big shoes.
Arizona State adds Coaching Veteran Terri Mitchell to Women’s Basketball Staff
Arizona State University head women’s basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne today announced the appointment of Terri Mitchell as special assistant to the head coach. One of the most accomplished names in NCAA Women’s Basketball, Mitchell, who started her coaching career at ASU as a graduate assistant in 1989, brings more than 20 years of experience
Former Mountaineer Caldwell Returns to West Virginia as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
West Virginia University women’s basketball coach Mike Carey announced the hiring of former Mountaineer student-athlete Christal Caldwell as an assistant coach. Caldwell has spent the last two seasons at La Salle. She is the first Mountaineer student-athlete to play under coach Mike Carey and return to Morgantown as an assistant coach. “We are very excited
Deont’a McChester Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Tennessee State
Tennessee State University head coach Jessica Kern has announced the hiring of Deont’a McChester as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball program. “Coach McChester brings head coaching experience to what already has proven to be a dynamic staff,” said Kern. “He brings us head coaching experience, a proven ability to recruit, a go-getter mentality, and
Tennessee Legend Bridgette Gordon Joins Lady Vol Staff
Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer Bridgette Gordon, who helped Tennessee capture two of its eight NCAA titles in the sport as a student-athlete, has returned to her alma mater as an assistant, UT Head Coach Holly Warlick announced on Thursday. Gordon, a 1988 U.S. Olympic gold medalist, comes to Rocky Top from Wichita State, where
Ciara Geiger Named Mount St. Mary’s Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Ciara Geiger has been named an assistant coach with the Mount St. Mary’s University women’s basketball program, joining Maria Marchesano’s coaching staff for her first season at the helm. “I am very excited to have Ciara join our staff here at the Mount. She brings great perspective and understanding to the team as she has both
Tari Cummings Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Tulsa
Tulsa Head Women’s Basketball Coach Matilda Mossman announced the appointment of Tari Cummings as an assistant coach for the Golden Hurricane. Cummings comes to Tulsa after coaching the last six seasons at Arkansas. “We’re extremely excited to have Tari Cummings join our coaching staff,” Mossman said. “Her experience in coaching, recruiting and developing relationships will help
Zach Wilde Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Columbia Basin College
Columbia Basin College Athletic Director Scott Rogers announced the hiring of Zach Wilde as the new head women’s basketball coach. Wilde takes the reins of the storied women’s basketball program at CBC following a successful two-year stint as the associate head coach at Everett CC, leading the team to a pair of NWAC postseason appearances.
WNBA Veteran Le’Coe Willingham Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Fort Valley State
Fort Valley State University’s Director of Athletics Dr. Darryl Pope has announced that Le’Coe Willingham a 10-year WNBA veteran as the Lady Wildcats next Head Women’s Basketball Coach on July 17, 2017. “It is our pleasure to welcome Coach Le’Coe Willingham to the Fort Valley State family and Wildcat Country, said Pope, “She brings a
Derek Williams Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Wilberforce University
Derek Williams joins Wilberforce University as the New Head Women’s Basketball Coach after a successful stint at Cincinnati Christian University, where he successfully transformed the women’s basketball program. Prior to Cincinnati Christian University, Coach Williams was on staff at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College where he served in various roles from assistant coach to Interim