Tom Collen has been dismissed as the head women’s basketball coach at the University of Arkansas it was announced on Friday by Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Jeff Long. "As part of a continuous and thoughtful evaluation of our women’s basketball program and its future, I have come to the conclusion a change in
BREAKING: Westhead’s Contract Will Not Be Renewed at Oregon
University of Oregon women’s basketball head coach Paul Westhead will not have his contract renewed for the 2014-15 season. “I am going to complete my contract with the University of Oregon,” Westhead said Tuesday, as the Ducks prepare for this week’s Pac-12 Conference tournament in Seattle. “At that time I will pursue other options in
BREAKING: Hodges out at Morehead State
Morehead State Director of Athletics Brian Hutchinson has announced that Tom Hodges will not return as head coach of the women’s basketball program. Hodges compiled a 51-68 overall record and 31-35 Ohio Valley Conference record in four seasons. A national search to fill the vacancy will begin immediately. "I want to thank Tom for his
Daily Dirt – 2/27/14
Things are starting to heat up in the "dirt" world… • I have heard from a good source, and since confirmed, that Arcadia (PA) head coach Lorie Khalil is no longer with the program. She had been at Arcadia since 2011 and compiled a 23-51 record during that time. She also spent six seasons as
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Daily Dirt – 2/25/14
A couple of things that I’ve heard as the season winds down and the coaching carousel heats up… • I can confirm that Southern Connecticut head coach Meghan Brown is no longer with the program. There has been no official statement, but she has not been with the team for the past week or so,
BREAKING: DeHoff resigns at North Dakota State
North Dakota State University director of women’s athletics Lynn Dorn announced today head women’s basketball coach Carolyn DeHoff has resigned effective April 15. "Carolyn DeHoff is a person of great character and integrity," Dorn said. "Her commitment to our student-athletes is commendable. However, after a discussion with Carolyn regarding the program, I have accepted her
Game Planning for Mother Nature
Game Planning for Mother Nature By: Bert DeSalvo With the recent storm postponing games throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England earlier this week, Head Coaches need to have a plan for their programs in case their weekly schedule suddenly changes. Here are some things to consider when adjusting to Mother Nature: 1. Safety First –
Stevens and Foster hit major milestones on Saturday
Two coaches achieved major career milestones on Saturday. Bentley head coach Barbara Stevens won her 900th game of her career, while Tennessee Chattanooga head coach Jim Foster won his 800th. Stevens became only the sixth women’s basketball coach in NCAA history to reach the 900-win plateau. She is a 2006 inductee into the Women’s Basketball
HOT: Extension for Niagara’s Faustin
Niagara University women’s basketball head coach Kendra Faustin has received a contract extension through the 2017-18 season, announced today by the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., university president. Faustin, who is in her seventh season as head coach, was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 2010. "We are pleased to