Texas State University Director of Athletics Don Coryell has announced the hiring of Chris Kielsmeier as the new leader of the Bobcat women’s basketball program. With more than 25 years of experience across various levels as a head coach, Kielsmeier has cemented himself as a proven leader with a championship pedigree. Kielsmeier takes over as the ninth
NAIA NEWS: Gregg named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Dickinson State
Dickinson State University Director of Athletics Pete Stanton has announced the hiring of Keithan Gregg as the next head coach of the Blue Hawk women’s basketball program. Gregg brings more than a decade of collegiate coaching experience to Dickinson State, with a strong background in player development, recruiting, and program building at multiple levels of college basketball.
Dillon joins Northwestern Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Northwestern head women’s basketball coach Carla Berube announced the addition of Lauren Dillon to her coaching staff on Monday. Dillon, who will serve as the program’s Associate Head Coach, joins the ‘Cats after spending the past seven years on Berube’s staff at Princeton University. “I’m really excited to welcome Lauren to our staff as Associate Head Coach,” Berube said.
Arkansas Tech hires Fimple as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Story Courtesy Sam Strasner (ATU University Relations) It’s a circle that began in 1995 when Joe Foley asked a recently retired Arkansas Tech University men’s basketball player if he had an interest in coaching. Thirty-one years later, that circle is now complete and one of the winningest programs in NCAA Division II women’s basketball history
Austin named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Jacksonville State
Jacksonville State University Vice President for Athletics Greg Seitz has announced the hiring of Ricky Austin as the new head coach of the Gamecock women’s basketball program. Austin replaces Rick Pietri, who recently announced his retirement following a highly successful tenure leading the program. “Ricky Austin represents everything we value in a head coach at Jax State,” said Seitz. “He
Beeman announces retirement as Women’s Basketball Coach at Hawaii
University of Hawai’i head women’s basketball coach Laura Beeman has announced her retirement from coaching. Beeman, the eighth head coach in program history, departs after 14 seasons at the helm of the Rainbow Wahine. She will remain with the university to lead the program during the transition period until a new head coach is named. “Laura Beeman‘s impact
Ferrara replaces Lazo on Tennessee Women’s Basketball Staff
Story courtesy: Eric Trainer, UT Athletics Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kim Caldwell announced on Monday the addition of former Florida State associate head coach Bill Ferrara to her staff as an assistant. Ferrara, who has been with the Seminoles since 2022-23, replaces Gabe Lazo, who submitted his resignation on Friday. “I am pleased to welcome Bill to
Tianni Kelly named Women’s Basketball Coach at Kennesaw State
Story Courtesy Mark Wasik, KSU Athletics Tianni Kelly has been named the ninth head coach in Kennesaw State women’s basketball history, Director of Athletics Milton Overton announced Monday, pending university background check and USG approval. Kelly takes over after spending the past two seasons as the associate head coach at Chattanooga, helping the Mocs to a regular season championship and a pair of postseason
UCF parts ways with Women’s Basketball Head Coach
The University of Central Florida has released the following statement on the dismissal of Women’s Basketball Head Coach Sytia Messer On Monday (March 30), we met with women’s basketball head coach Sytia Messer to inform her that we will be moving in a new direction with the leadership of our program. We are grateful to Sytia for
Mulhern steps down as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Catherine University
St. Catherine University head basketball coach, Don Mulhern, has announced his decision to step down after nine seasons leading the Wildcats. Mulhern concludes his tenure at St. Kate’s after nearly three decades as a head coach, finishing his career with a 370-353 overall records. The decision to step away at this time was driven by personal
