Following up on something that WHoopDirt.com first mentioned back on 6/11 (D3 DIRT)… Alycia Gervais has announced she is stepping down as the Dean College women’s basketball head coach. Gervais will become a women’s basketball assistant coach for Wagner College. The Seahawks are a member of Division I and the Northeast Conference. “I want to
Burroughs named head coach of SSU WBB program
Shawnee State Athletics has named former Coppin State (Md.) head coach DeWayne Burroughs as the newest head coach of the nationally-renown SSU women’s basketball program, as announced by SSU Athletic Director Jeff Hamilton Thursday. Burroughs becomes the third person to lead the unit into action in what will be the program’s 34th season of competition.
Eveline Parsons promoted to assistant women’s basketball coach at Tusculum University
Tusculum University head women’s basketball coach Meagan Price has announced that Eveline Parsons has been promoted to full-time assistant coach for the Pioneers. Parsons served as the program’s graduate assistant during the 2020-21 season, helping Tusculum to its second consecutive South Atlantic Conference tournament championship. The Pioneers, who were ranked as high as seventh nationally
Tierney Selected to Lead College of Wooster Women’s Basketball Program
Mary Kate Tierney, a Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All-American at Ithaca College, has been tabbed to serve as the ninth head coach of The College of Wooster’s women’s basketball program. Tierney starts her duties at Wooster on July 1. “Mary Kate’s experience as a coach and student of the game will be invaluable to the
Fordham Women’s Basketball Announces Three Staff Additions
Following the announcement earlier this month of two staff position changes, Fordham women’s basketball head coach Stephanie Gaitley has today announced three new hires to round out her staff for the upcoming 2021-22 campaign. Joining the program are Liz Brown as Director of Administration, Paige Corkins as the team’s Video Analyst, and former Ram, Lauren
Matt Wise Named Alabama Women’s Basketball Director of Video and Creative Content
The University of Alabama women’s basketball program has hired Matt Wise as its director of video and creative content, it was announced by head coach Kristy Curry Monday morning. “We are so thrilled for Matt and his family to join our Alabama women’s basketball family,” said Curry. “He brings great versatility to our staff, having
NCCU Women’s Basketball Adds Applin and Baxter to Coaching Staff
North Carolina Central University fifth-year head women’s basketball coach Trisha Stafford-Odom has named Fred Applin associate head coach and Terrence Baxter assistant coach, bringing nearly 50 years of combined coaching experience to the Eagles. Applin and Baxter will complete Stafford-Odom’s staff for the upcoming season, joining Director of Player Enhancement Jason Beaulieu and Director of Operations
Brian Davis Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Howard University
Howard University women’s basketball head coach Ty Grace announced today the promotion of Brian Davis to associate head coach. Davis joined the women’s basketball program in the summer of 2017. “Brian has been a tremendous asset to our team and program. He has steadily made an impact in every area. I’m extremely grateful to
Ziegler joins Skidmore women’s basketball staff
Skidmore College head women’s basketball coach Jessica Turner has added Richard “Ziggy” Ziegler to her staff for the 2021-2022 season. Ziegler recently competed his third year as an assistant on the women’s basketball staff at Stockton University. “I’m thrilled to have Richard join our Thoroughbred family,” Turner said. “He brings a wealth of basketball knowledge, and an
Drill of the Week
Competitive shooting drills are great for any player’s development and also a great way to get kids excited about their training. These drills, games and competitions are a great way to hold players accountable and focused on their goals. Let’s check out a few of my favorite competitive drills that I love doing with my