Former American Southwest Conference “Coach of the Year” Rusty Rainbolt has been hired by East Texas Baptist University to lead the women’s basketball program. Rainbolt is no stranger to the ASC as he has coached at Concordia University-Texas and McMurry University. He is coming back to the NCAA Division III level after spending the last
May will not return as women’s basketball head coach at Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon University has decided not to retain Trent May as head women’s basketball coach, Vice President of Athletics Mike Vaught announced on Tuesday. In 10 seasons with GCU, May compiled a 195-96 overall record, including a 65-50 record in four seasons of Division I play. The Lopes made two postseason appearances in the first
Eastern Illinois does not renew contract of head women’s basketball coach Debbie Black
Eastern Illinois athletic director Tom Michael has announced that the contract of head women’s basketball coach Debbie Black will not be renewed. Black served four seasons as the Panthers head coach after being hired in May of 2013. “These types of decisions are never easy to make and I want to thank Coach Black and
Kerry Cremeans Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Denver
As the Denver women’s basketball program enters its offseason, University of Denver Vice Chancellor for Athletics & Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations Peg Bradley-Doppes announced today that Kerry Cremeans will not be returning as the team’s head coach. Cremeans tendered her resignation earlier today upon the expiration of her current contract. “We thank Kerry for
Utah State Announces Contract Extension for Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jerry Finkbeiner
Utah State Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hartwell announced Monday that a three-year contract extension for head women’s basketball coach Jerry Finkbeiner has been agreed upon in principle, keeping Finkbeiner at USU through the 2019-20 season. “We are excited to extend coach Jerry Finkbeiner’s contract as he continues to build our women’s basketball
Amanda Butler Relieved of Duties as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Florida
Story courtesy Scott Carter, Senior Writer, FloridaGators.com When the clock runs out on a head coach, there is certain to be reaction. Words, pictures, and soundbites, all woven together to form the final verdict on a career or latest stop on a coaching journey. Amanda Kay Butler turned 45 on Monday, so it seems likely
Florida Atlantic Fires Head Women’s Basketball Coach Kellie Lewis-Jay
Kellie Lewis-Jay has been relieved of her duties as Florida Atlantic University’s Head Women’s Basketball Coach, announced Pat Chun, FAU’s Vice President and Director of Athletics. “Kellie, her staff and her teams have represented Florida Atlantic University exceptionally well in the classroom and in the community,” said Chun. “We thank her for her five years
BREAKING: Jimmy Dykes Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball at Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Jimmy Dykes quit Friday as Arkansas’ women’s basketball coach after compiling a 16-36 record against Southeastern Conference foes over three seasons. Arkansas was 43-49 under Dykes and made the NCAA Tournament only once, in his first season. The former ESPN basketball analyst had never coached the women’s game, and had last
BREAKING: Cynthia Cooper-Dyke Resigns As USC Women’s Basketball Head Coach
USC women’s basketball head coach Cynthia Cooper-Dyke announced today (March 3) that she has resigned after four seasons guiding the Women of Troy. “I absolutely love USC and I always want what is best for this university,” said Cooper-Dyke. “What is best right now is that I step aside as the women’s basketball coach and
Packard Steps Down as Head Coach of Taylor U. Women’s Basketball Program
Taylor University Athletics Director, Kyle Gould, announced on Thursday evening that Kelly Packard had resigned as the head coach of the TU women’s basketball program. “Taylor University has been blessed to have Kelly Packard serve as our women’s basketball coach these past four years,” stated Gould. “She has had an incredible impact on the women’s