Spalding University has a selected an up-and-coming college assistant coach with ties around the state to become the next leader of its NCAA Division III women’s basketball program. After conducting a national search, Spalding has named Georgetown College assistant Kylee Gorby as the Golden Eagles’ next head coach, Spalding Athletic Director Roger Burkman announced Thursday.
Kelsey Hogan ’14 Named Interim Head Coach at UNH
University of New Hampshire Director of Athletics Marty Scarano has named Kelsey Hogan ’14 interim head coach of the UNH women’s basketball team, effective immediately. Maureen Magarity, who posted a 146-154 record in 10 seasons as the Wildcats head coach, was named the new head coach at The College of the Holy Cross on Tuesday. Scarano said the department will
Briar Cliff announces Brita Hand as new women’s basketball coach
Briar Cliff University Athletic Director Nic Scandrett has announced the hiring of Brita Hand as the Chargers’ next women’s basketball coach. “We are so excited to welcome Coach Hand, a leader that’s ready and capable to compete in the toughest conference in the country while also maintaining academic excellence,” said Scandrett. “Coach Hand has a
Cryer receives contract extension at McNeese State
McNeese Interim Athletics Director Tanner Stines has announced the contract extensions of men’s basketball coach Heath Schroyer and women’s head coach Kacie Cryer. Schroyer, who just completed the second year of his three- year contract, had his deal extended through the 2022-23 season while Cryer’s contract is a one-year extension through the 2020-21 slate. “In
Magarity named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Holy Cross
Holy Cross Director of Athletics Marcus Blossom is pleased to introduce Maureen Magarity as the next head coach of the Crusader women’s basketball program. Magarity, who arrives on Mount St. James after spending the last 10 years leading the program at the University of New Hampshire, becomes the seventh head coach in program history. “I’m
McCombs receives contract extension at Stony Brook
Caroline McCombs, who has guided the Stony Brook women’s basketball team to record-setting heights, will remain the head coach of the Seawolves for the long term. Stony Brook director of athletics Shawn Heilbron announced a contract extension for McCombs on Monday that runs through the 2024-25 season. McCombs earned America East Coach of the Year honors this past season
University of Illinois Staff Update
University of Illinois women’s basketball head coach Nancy Fahey announced Monday (April 13) the addition of assistant coach Vernette Skeete to the Fighting Illini coaching staff. “We are excited that Coach Vernette Skeete is joining the Fighting Illini women’s basketball program,” said Fahey. “Vernette is a proven winner at top-25 programs Marquette and Miami where
Eagan promoted to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Drury
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.— Amy Eagan has been named as the next head coach for the Drury University women’s basketball program. Drury President Dr. Timothy Cloyd and Vice President & Director of Athletics Corey Bray announced Eagan on Monday after learning Molly Miller will be stepping down to become the head coach at Grand Canyon University. The
8 Things Winning Teams Do Consistently
Every off season coaches take the time to reflect and look back on the season. Among the coaching staff, many things are discussed. Depending on how successful the season ended up, these discussions oftentimes are tough. However, the ultimate goal at the end of the day is figuring out how to be successful and how
Nimz named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Northwestern State
The tradition-rich Northwestern State women’s basketball team long has enjoyed success with first-time Division I head coaches. That list grew by one Saturday as Anna Nimz, the 34-year-old associate head coach at UT Rio Grande Valley, was named the 10th full-time head coach in program history. Nimz takes over following Missy Bilderback’s decision to step