John Nakpodia was announced as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the University of the District of Columbia by Director of Athletics Patricia Thomas on May 10th, 2017. Nakpodia, an Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, Recruiting Coordinator and Video Coordinator at UDC since October 2015, replaces Juan Dixon, who was announced the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Davidson Names Gayle Coats Fulks Women’s Basketball Coach
Davidson College Director of Athletics Jim Murphy announced on Wednesday the hiring of Wake Forest assistant coach Gayle Coats Fulks as the Wildcats’ 12th head women’s basketball coach. Coach Coats Fulks will be introduced at a press conference on Tuesday, May 16 at 11 a.m. inside the Harry L. Vance Athletic Center. “Gayle understands the
James Arnold Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Westminster College
President Benjamin Akande and Senior Director of Athletic Advancement Matt Mitchell have announced James Arnold as the seventh Head Women’s Basketball Coach in Westminster history. “I’d like to thank Dr. Akande, the committee, and Coach Mitchell for this wonderful opportunity,” said Arnold. “I am extremely excited about inheriting a program in such great shape. Coach
Valpo Adds Benton to Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
The Valparaiso University women’s basketball team has announced a new addition to its staff as the Crusaders welcome assistant coach Eddie Benton Jr. to the program. A veteran who has been coaching collegiately since 1999, Benton comes to the Crusaders after coaching most recently in the Atlantic 10 as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator
Wesley Brooks Joins Michigan Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
University of Michigan women’s basketball head coach Kim Barnes Arico announced the addition of Wesley Brooks to her coaching staff as an assistant coach on Monday (May 8). Brooks replaces Megan Duffy, who left to become the head coach at Miami University. “We are thrilled to have Wes join our program,” Barnes Arico said. “He
Cooper Takes Women’s Basketball Reins at DII West Liberty University
West Liberty University President Dr. Stephen Greiner and WLU athletic director Lynn Ullom announced that Kyle Cooper has taken the reins as head women’s basketball coach for the Lady Hilltoppers. Cooper recently completed his fourth season as a member of West Liberty’s women’s basketball staff, where he served as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator.
Trisha Stafford-Odom Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at North Carolina Central University
With a reputation as one of the nation’s top recruiters and over 10 years of coaching experience, including local stints at UNC and Duke, Trisha Stafford-Odom was announced as North Carolina Central University’s ninth head women’s basketball coach on Monday, May 8. “I am thrilled about having the opportunity to work with Coach Stafford-Odom,” said
Ashley Walker Named Fifth Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Mississippi Valley State University
Mississippi Valley State University’s Director of Athletics Dianthia Ford-Kee announced Ashley Walker as the fifth head women’s basketball coach on May 5, 2017. Walker believes her track record for recruiting student-athletes and discipline philosophy that focuses on mental and physical growth through teaching will continue the upward momentum of the women’s basketball program. She brings
Curtis Loyd Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at CSU-Pueblo
The Colorado State University-Pueblo Athletic Department announced the hiring of Curtis Loyd as the new Head Coach of CSU-Pueblo Women’s Basketball Friday. He becomes the 10th head women’s basketball coach in school history. “I’m so honored and I am still speechless to have an opportunity to continue my coaching career at CSU-Pueblo,” Loyd said. “I
Garden City hires Mitchell as new women’s coach
After a two-month long search, Garden City found their new women’s basketball coach, hiring former Cisco College leader Charinee Mitchell. She replaces Nick Salazar, who resigned back in March after four seasons. “After a very extensive process, Coach Mitchell exemplified exactly what we were looking for in a coach,” Athletic Director John Green Said. “She