After five years as an assistant coach, Annie Shain was promoted to head coach of the North Park University women’s basketball team on Thursday afternoon. Shain takes over for 14-year head coach Amanda Crockett, who resigned on March 28. “I am extremely excited to have Annie Shain oversee our women’s basketball team,” said John Born, director of
Tamisha Augustin Joins Florida Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Florida women’s basketball head coach Kelly Rae Finley has announced the addition of Tamisha Augustin to the staff as an assistant coach. “Tamisha is one of the best in the game,” Finley said. “Her authentic care for people, combined with her work ethic and knowledge, make her the total package. We are excited for Tamisha to
WHoopDirt.com 2021-22 NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Capital Elite Agency
For Immediate ReleaseApril 7, 2022 Glenville State College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Kim Stephens has been named as the WHoopDirt.com NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Capital Elite Agency for the 2021-22 college basketball season. Stephens qualified for the award by being named as the WHoopDirt.com/Capital Elite Agency Coach of the Week in Week 12 of the season.
San José State names Phillips new Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Director of Athletics Jeff Konya has selected April Phillips to lead the San José State women’s basketball program, announced on Wednesday. Phillips spent the last season as an assistant coach at the University of Texas where the Longhorns won the Big 12 tournament championship and advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight. “I want to thank TurnkeyZRG and Katy Young
Irvin named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Mississippi State
Mississippi State women’s basketball head coach Sam Purcell announced the addition of Corry Irvin to his staff as an assistant coach on Wednesday. Irvin is the second assistant coach announced by Purcell, joining Gabe Lazo, who was announced back in March. “In order to be successful, you have to hire good people who work hard and have great relationships with
UWSP Women’s Basketball Coach Shirley Egner Announces Retirement
Shirley Egner, the winningest coach in UW-Stevens Point and WIAC women’s basketball history announced her retirement from coaching today (April 6). The Pointers’ head coach for the last 33 seasons, Egner accumulated a 572-292 record at UWSP, including winning the second National Championship in program history in 2002. “I am beyond grateful to have spent 33
Bradley tabs Popovec as new WBB Head Coach
A rising star in the coaching profession, Northwestern Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Kate Popovec has been named the 10th head coach in Bradley University Women’s Basketball history, according to an announcement from Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Chris Reynolds Wednesday morning. “I could not be more excited about the future of Bradley Women’s Basketball,” said Reynolds. “Kate has
Burke named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Buffalo
Becky Burke has been named the 13th head women’s basketball coach in school history, University at Buffalo Vice President and Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt announced on Wednesday. Burke comes to Buffalo from USC Upstate where she was named the 2022 Big South Coach of the Year. “We are extremely excited to welcome Becky Burke to our UB Family,” said
WHoopDirt.com 2021-22 NCAA D3 Coach of the Year presented by Capital Elite Agency
For Immediate ReleaseApril 6, 2022 Hope College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Brian Morehouse has been named as the WHoopDirt.com NCAA D3 Coach of the Year presented by Capital Elite Agency for the 2021-22 college basketball season. Morehouse qualified for the award by being named as the WHoopDirt.com/Capital Elite Agency Coach of the Week in Week 4 of the season. This
Horstman named Interim Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Tiffin University
Haley Horstman has been named Interim Head Women’s Basketball Coach for Tiffin University. Horstman takes over after the departure of Miriam Justinger after two seasons. Horstman recently finished her first year as assistant coach for the women’s basketball program. Prior to this year, Horstman spent the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons as the graduate assistant coach