Adam Jacobson, a familiar name to University of Mary women’s basketball followers and fans across the state, returns to the Marauders program as assistant coach. Jacobson spent four seasons at his alma mater, NCAA Division I University of North Dakota. Jacobson helped UND to a Big Sky conference championship and three post-season appearances as an
Janie Mitchell Selected As University of Bridgeport’s New Head Women’s Basketball
University of Bridgeport Director of Athletics Anthony Vitti has announced that Janie Mitchell will join the Department of Athletics staff as the head coach of the Purple Knights’ women’s basketball and cross country programs. Mitchell comes to Bridgeport from Stony Brook University, where she has served as the Seawolves’ assistant women’s basketball coach and recruiting
Karleen Thompson Named Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Virginia
Virginia women’s basketball head coach Tina Thompson announced on Wednesday (July 18) the hiring of Karleen Thompson associate head coach. Thompson is a coaching veteran in the WNBA with the Houston Comets, Los Angeles Sparks and most recently with the Atlanta Dream. She has also served as an assistant coach at Clemson from 2010-13. “I
Ulland Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the University of Jamestown
University of Jamestown head women’s basketball coach Greg Ulland has resigned, effective immediately, to become UJ’s Vice President of Enrollment Management, President Polly Peterson announced Tuesday. In today’s announcement, Dr. Peterson stated, “Greg is a person who demonstrates passion and commitment in everything he does. He has achieved tremendous success as a coach, recruiter, and member
Velaida Harris named Weber State Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Weber State University Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Velaida Harris as the new head coach of the Wildcat women’s basketball team. Harris is the sixth head coach in Weber State women’s basketball history. She brings more than 25 years of coaching experience to Weber State, including nine seasons coaching at the Division I
De Fazio Joins Wolverines as Director of Player Personnel for Women’s Basketball
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