The University of Scranton Executive Director of Athletics Dave Martin announced on Tuesday that Ben O’Brien has been named the head coach of the women’s basketball program. O’Brien becomes the eighth coach in program history and will assume his new role at Scranton on Monday, August 1. O’Brien comes to Scranton following a highly successful tenure as the head
Lindenwood Women’s Basketball Brings in Two New Coaching Additions
Lindenwood women’s basketball head coach Katie Falco announced the addition of two assistant coaches heading into the 2022-23 season. Falco added fresh perspectives to the staff by bringing in Chrissy Roberts and Nick Morgan. “I am thrilled to have both Chrissy & Nick join this program,” said Falco. “Their wealth of experience, passion for the game and
Ohio Women’s Basketball Names Chelsea Welch Assistant Coach
The Ohio women’s basketball team has hired former Division I player and Division III Coach, Chelsea Welch as their new assistant coach. Head Coach Bob Boldon states, “Chelsea has recently joined our staff. Throughout the interview process she kept separating herself from the rest of the candidates with her enthusiasm to be at Ohio University. She is a
Southwestern CC (IA) Head WBB Coach Austin resigns
Bryan Austin, Southwestern Community College head women’s basketball coach, resigned his position last week. The resignation was effective immediately. Austin has been the head women’s basketball coach since May 2018, accumulating a record of 43-69 at SWCC, and 31-41 in ICCAC play. He took the Spartans to the NJCAA North Central A District Championship game
Ithaca hires Mazzella as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
On Monday, July 25 Ithaca College women’s basketball head coach Dan Raymond has announced the hiring of Mary Mazzella as assistant coach. Prior to joining the Bombers, Mazzella comes to IC after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach with SUNY Brockport where her responsibilities included point guard and guard development, recruiting, academic advisement for student-athletes, community
Leedham named Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Peter’s
Jennifer Leedham, a six-year veteran in the New York Metropolitan area as a Division I assistant, has been named the ninth women’s basketball head coach in Saint Peter’s University Athletics history, Director of Athletics Rachelle Paul announced Monday. An introductory press conference for Leedham will be announced at a later date. “We are so excited to welcome Jenn to the
Broughton Sr. named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Northeastern State
he Northeastern State women’s basketball program announced Monday that Eddie Broughton Sr. has joined the team as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2022-23 season. “A few things about me: I’m passionate, determined, and loyal,” said Broughton. “I’m looking forward to working with Coach Fala and seeing what kind of magic we can create in Tahlequah. It’s
K-State’s Mittie receives contract extension
Following the fourth NCAA Tournament bid and the sixth overall postseason appearance under the direction of K-State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie, K-State Athletics and Mittie have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2025-26 season, Director of Athletics Gene Taylor announced. The extension was unanimously approved by the K-State Athletics, Inc., Board of Directors. “Under
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Rebels Add Patrick Henry as Associate AD for Women’s Basketball
Head women’s basketball coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin continues to strengthen the support surrounding the Rebel program, with the addition of Patrick Henry as the Associate Athletic Director for Women’s Basketball. “I am elated to have Patrick join our program,” said McPhee-McCuin. “He is a great addition for Ole Miss women’s basketball because of his roles in various