A coach who took a struggling Division III women’s basketball program and turned it into a perennial conference contender has been hired to head the highly successful George Fox University women’s program. Michael Coppolino, who led Mount Saint Mary College of Newburgh, New York, to an 18-0 Skyline Conference record and 23-6 overall mark in
Fairleigh Dickinson University Hires Angelika Szumilo as Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Fairleigh Dickinson University and Director of Athletics Bradford D. Hurlbut announced today that Angelika Szumilo will be the seventh head women’s basketball coach at the University’s Division I Metropolitan Campus, starting her new role on April 26, 2019. The Knights plan to introduce Szumilo to the FDU community in a press conference on Monday, April
UMBC tabs Hayes as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
UMBC Director of Athletics Tim Hall announced today the hiring of Johnetta Hayes as UMBC’s new women’s basketball head coach. Hayes, the ninth head coach in school history, will be introduced to the media and campus community at an event to be held at The UMBC Event Center next Monday, April 29 at 3 p.m.
Trevor Woodruff Named Bucknell Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Trevor Woodruff, who compiled a 113-10 record and four conference championships over the last four years as head coach at the University of Scranton, has been named head women’s basketball coach at Bucknell by director of athletics and recreation Jermaine Truax. Woodruff brings 16 years of head coaching experience to a Bison program that is
Schneider Joins Harmony As Associate Head Coach at College of Charleston
Randy Schneider joins new Head Women’s Basketball Coach Robin Harmony at the College of Charleston as Associate Head Coach. Schneider previously served in the same coaching role the last six years with Harmony at Lamar University where they established one of the most successful women’s basketball programs in the Southland Conference. This past season, the
Grant added to USC Women’s Basketball staff
USC women’s basketball welcomes a former All-American and WNBA player to the coaching staff, as head coach Mark Trakh has that Erin Grant is joining his USC staff as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. Grant previously served as an assistant alongside current USC associate head coach Aarika Hughes for one season at New Mexico, and
Washington Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Westminster
Director of Athletics Matt Mitchell has announced Talisha Washington (’13) as the eighth Head Women’s Basketball Coach in Westminster history. James Arnold was named the Director of Athletics at Columbia College, leading Mitchell to immediately choose alumni and former assistant Washington as a replacement. “I’m excited to continue working alongside these tremendous women,” said Washington.
Jackie Stiles Named Assistant Coach at Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma head women’s basketball coach Sherri Coale announced the addition of Jackie Stiles as assistant coach. Stiles joins OU’s staff after serving as an assistant coach at her alma mater Missouri State for six seasons, helping the Bears to six consecutive postseason appearances, including berths in the NCAA Tournament in 2016 and 2019.
Wyoming’s Joe Legerski Retires
By Associated Press April 25 LARAMIE, Wyo. — Joe Legerski is retiring as Wyoming women’s basketball coach, ending a 16-year run with the Cowgirls. The athletic department announced the decision Wednesday. The 61-year-old Legerski steps downs as the winningest coach in program history, going 314-186. He led the Cowgirls to the 2007 Women’s National Invitation
UB and Legette-Jack Agree To New Deal
The University at Buffalo and women’s basketball head coach Felisha Legette-Jack have agreed to a new five-year contract through the 2024 season, Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt announced today. “I want to thank President Satish Tripathi and Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt for this opportunity to continue to grow our women’s basketball program,” said Legette-Jack.