University of Michigan women’s basketball head coach Kim Barnes Arico announced the addition of Alice De Fazio as the director of player personnel on Tuesday (July 17). De Fazio will be heavily involved on the administrative side of the women’s basketball program, working with student-athletes and director of operations, Amy Mulligan. “I had the opportunity
Jones Takes Helm As SAU Head Women’s Basketball Coach
After two seasons as the men’s lead assistant, Montel Jones is the new head women’s basketball coach at Saint Augustine’s University, the athletic department announced. Jones takes over an up-and-coming Lady Falcons’ squad returning nine student-athletes including All-CIAA junior forward Kaaliya Williams (Richmond, Va.). Athletic Director George Williams believes Jones is the coach to turn
Dr. Dish Skill Builder: Improving Team Communication in the Off-season
Encourage Player-Player Communication Schools all across the country have different rules and regulations limiting the contact of head/assistant coaches to their players during the off-season, but this does not limit the interactions players can have with each other. Building a successful team in every sport requires players to communicate on and off the floor. The
La-Force Names Macchioni Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Operations
Rhode Island women’s basketball head coach Daynia La-Force has announced the hiring of Cory Macchioni as Coordinator of Basketball Operations for the Rams. “Cory’s level of experience in the position will add value to our team,” La-Force said. “His familiarity with URI and commitment to helping the program continue to grow will be a crucial
Clint Williams Tabbed as Morehead State Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach
After helping lead Moberly (Mo.) Area Community College to a 32-1 record and a spot in the NJCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championships, Clint Williams has joined the Morehead State women’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach. “Clint will be our post position coach and recruiting coordinator. I am excited about his recruiting contacts with international
Syracuse extends contract of Head Women’s Basketball Coach Hillsman through 2024
Syracuse University and head women’s basketball coach Quentin Hillsman have agreed to a long-term contract extension that will keep Hillsman on the Orange sidelines through 2024. “I am very grateful for the confidence and commitment Chancellor Syverud and John Wildhack have entrusted in me and my staff to lead this program,” Hillsman said. “I am
King University Women’s Basketball Assistant Shelly Strang Resigns
King University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Josh Thompson announced the resignation of assistant coach Shelly Strang this week. Strang spent the last seven season as Thompson’s assistant for the Tornado women’s basketball program. Strang came with Thompson to King and was integral in the resurgence of the women’s basketball program. In their first year on
Kim Barnes Arico Signs Contract Extension Through 2022-23 Season at Michigan
University of Michigan Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel announced on Thursday (July 12) a contract extension for women’s basketball head coach Kim Barnes Arico through the 2022-23 season. “Kim has worked tirelessly to grow our basketball program here at Michigan,” Manuel said. “Already our all-time winningest coach, she is a tremendous evaluator
Teelah Grimes Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Robert Morris
Robert Morris University women’s basketball head coach Charlie Buscaglia has announced the hiring of Teelah Grimes as an assistant coach. “My relationship with Teelah Grimes started all the way back in 2002, as it was early in my career as an assistant,” said Buscaglia. “She was my recruit that I signed, and I was very
Grand Valley State Announce Hiring of Kara Carlson as Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Grand Valley State head women’s basketball coach Mike Williams announced the hiring of Kara Carlson as an assistant coach on the staff. Carlson will join Williams and Associate head coach Phil Sayers on the Lakers’ bench for the 2018-19 season. “Kara has played basketball at the college level and comes from a basketball family so