University of South Dakota director of athletics David Herbster announced this week a new five-year contract for head women’s basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit to last through the 2023-24 season. A two-time Summit League Coach of the Year, Plitzuweit became the first Coyote head coach to tally three consecutive 20-win seasons. She did so in her
Blue Hawks hire Eric Nelson as new head women’s basketball coach
Last season, Head Coach Eric Nelson entered his sixth season with the Presentation College Saints women’s basketball program in Aberdeen, SD. Under Coach Nelson’s direction, the women’s basketball program has seen success both on and off the court. During this past season, the Saints racked up the most wins since joining the NSAA with 12 – including a
Heather Oesterle Named Central Michigan Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Central Michigan announced that Heather Oesterle has been named the 12th head coach of the women’s basketball program. Oesterle has served on the CMU coaching staff for the past nine seasons, including the last seven as the associate head coach. She takes over for Sue Guevara, who retired this week after 12 seasons. A press
O’Regan Signs Extension Through 2023 at JMU
James Madison Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne announced Wednesday that Sean O’Regan has signed an extension to keep him as the head coach of the women’s basketball program through the 2022-23 season. “JMU women’s basketball has been a model of consistency for nearly a decade and a half and Sean O’Regan has been instrumental in
Birman Promoted at Shenandoah University
Shenandoah University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft announced Thursday that she has promoted Elsebeth Birman (Ls-beth Burr-man) to her lead assistant coach position. Birman, a 2013 University of the Sciences graduate, recently completed her third season as the No. 2 assistant on Smeltzer-Kraft’s staff. She moves into a full-time role on staff following Aby Diop’s
Kolinski Hired as Lafayette Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach
The addition of Katie Kolinski as an assistant coach for the Lafayette women’s basketball program completes head coach Kia Damon-Olson‘s coaching staff for the 2019-20 campaign. Kolinski served as the women’s basketball Director of Basketball Operations at Buffalo for the 2018-19 season. That squad finished 24-10, won the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament and advanced to
Robinson Joins Bridgewater College Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff for 2019-20 Season
Bridgewater College women’s basketball head coach Sarah Mathews has announced the addition of Danielle Robinson to the coaching staff for the 2019-20 season. “Danielle will complement our staff well. She brings a unique perspective, recently hanging up her playing sneakers for coaching on the high school and AAU levels,” Mathews said. “Danielle brings a competitiveness that
BYU Staff Update
BYU head women’s basketball coach Jeff Judkins today announced the hiring of former Cougar standouts Melanie Day and Lee Cummard as assistant coaches. “I’m really excited to have Melanie and Lee as assistant coaches,” Judkins said. “Both were great players and both will work hard to help our program continue to be successful. I think
Holko Named Susquehanna Women’s Basketball Coach
Interim Director of Athletics Crystal Gibson announced Tuesday afternoon the selection of Gabrielle “Gabby” Holko as the next head coach of the Susquehanna University women’s basketball program. The Holko era commences on Monday, July 29 as she becomes the 12th head coach in the program’s 60-year history. Holko’s coaching style and philosophy are deeply rooted
Jackson Returns to Duke as Special Assistant
Duke women’s basketball head coach Joanne P. McCallie has announced Blue Devil alumna Keturah Jackson has joined the staff as a special assistant. The hire will return her to Cameron Indoor Stadium for the first time since 2010, where she helped the Blue Devils sweep the ACC regular season and tournament titles, while grabbing an