The Dallas Wings have named Chris Koclanes as the franchise’s next head coach. Koclanes is a highly regarded defensive-minded tactician with proven success in player development. He has more than a decade of experience as an assistant coach in the WNBA and Division I women’s basketball. A formal press conference to welcome Koclanes is scheduled
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Moore named Head Basketball Coach at Columbia College (MO)
The Columbia College athletic department has announced the promotion of Matt Moore to the position of Head Coach of women’s basketball; Moore was named as interim coach on May 22, 2024. “In our best start since the 2015 season, we can’t help but be thrilled at what Coach Moore has been able to accomplish with this talented
St. Joe’s Women’s Basketball Adds Turner to Staff as Director of External Relations
Saint Joseph’s women’s basketball head coach Cindy Griffin announced the addition of Miles Turner to the staff, joining as the Director of Operations. Turner, a 2016 graduate of Saint Joseph’s University, returned to Hawk Hill to lead external relations for the women’s basketball program. In this role, he oversees initiatives to generate resources through name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities,
WEEK 6: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Fastbreak PlayBook
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, WHoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following women’s college basketball coaches have been honored with the Week 6 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by FastBreak PlayBook. These coaches are now eligible for the prestigious WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, presented by FastBreak PlayBook, which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2024-25 college
UNCW Women’s Basketball adds Seidel as Special Assistant to the Head Coach
UNCW Women’s Basketball Head Coach Nicole Woods has added Jake Seidel to the coaching staff as a Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Seidel comes to UNCW after spending one year with the Lady Colonials at Robert Morris University in Moon Township, Pa. At Robert Morris, Seidel was an assistant coach with his primary duties including breakdown
Northern Colorado’s Mattio receives 3-yr contract extension
The University of Northern Colorado Board of Trustees has approved a 3-year extension for head coach Kristen Mattio‘s employment agreement. This extension keeps Mattio under contract through the 2028-29 season. “We are really proud of how Coach Mattio has continued to develop our women’s basketball program since she arrived at UNC,” UNC Director of Athletics Darren Dunn
Ailshie promoted to Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Northwestern State
Northwestern State women’s basketball coach Leasa Ailshie has been promoted to associate head coach, the program announced. Ailshie, now in her fifth season on the Demon staff, has over 13 years of experience in college basketball, including five as a head coach and three as athletic director and administrator. Her experience and unique skill set, that is different
WBCA announces coaches selected to participate in 2025 Next Generation Institute
The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced today the class of participants in the 2025 WBCA Next Generation Institute — a high-level education program for experienced assistant coaches who aspire to become collegiate head coaches. Now in its third year, the Next Generation Institute curriculum focuses on the CEO attributes needed to lead a program and be
WEEK 5: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Fastbreak PlayBook
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, WHoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following women’s college basketball coaches have been honored with the Week 5 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by FastBreak PlayBook. These coaches are now eligible for the prestigious WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, presented by FastBreak PlayBook, which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2024-25 college
Oakland’s Tungate retires effective immediately
Oakland University Athletics has announced that head women’s basketball coach Jeff Tungate has retired effective immediately after leading the program for 12 seasons. Associate head coach Deanna Richard will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. During his tenure at Oakland, Tungate put together a 145-188 (.435) record, which includes a 3-6 mark