Indiana University Kokomo announced that women’s basketball has been added to its team sports program, and hires a local basketball standout as its coach. Whitney Farris, 26, currently an assistant coach for the men’s team, plans to begin recruiting almost immediately for the 2014-2015 season. It’s a dream come true to coach in the town
VanDerveer Wins 900th Game
For a woman who regularly coaches in front of thousands of spectators, Tara VanDerveer is surprisingly shy. The Setsuko Ishiyama Director of Women’s Basketball at Stanford is a gym rat at heart and prefers teaching to applause. Not that she can avoid the latter. On Wednesday, VanDerveer became just the fifth Division I women’s coach
Taylor University Hires Assistant
The Taylor women’s basketball team has added Taylor alumna Sarah Shedd to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. A 2004 graduate of Taylor, Shedd was a four-year letter winner for the Trojans from 2000 – 2004. After graduating from TU with a degree in English Education Shedd was the freshmen and assistant varsity girls
Frese Signs Multi-Year Extension
Brenda Frese, who is currently in her 12th year as the women’s basketball head coach at the University of Maryland, recently signed a multi-year extension to her contract, director of athletics Kevin Anderson announced Friday. The extension keeps Frese on the Maryland sidelines through at least June 2021. With the extension, she could earn up
Bryn Mawr names interim head coach
Rebecca Tyler has been named Bryn Mawr College’s interim head basketball coach announced Athletic Director Kathy Tierney Wednesday afternoon. "I am honored to accept the interim head women’s basketball coach position for Bryn Mawr College and look forward to getting to know the players and to having a competitive season," stated Tyler. "I want to
Coppolino named head coach at Mount Saint Mary
Mount Saint Mary College director of athletics John Wright is pleased to announce Michael Coppolino as the new head coach for the women’s basketball program. Coppolino previously served as the assistant coach for the men’s basketball team. "I am honored to be given this opportunity and enthusiastic about continuing to work with the Mount community,"
Rodgerson Devitt Steps Down at Wentworth
Amanda Rodgerson Devitt, who has served as the head women’s basketball coach at Wentworth Institute of Technology for the past six seasons, has announced her resignation, effective immediately. Assistant coach Matt Phippard has been named the program’s head coach as announced by Director of Athletics Angel Ayres. "My time at Wentworth has been memorable because
Holombek Named Interim Head Coach
Emily Holombek has been named interim women’s head basketball coach at East Central University it was announced by ECU Director of Athletics Dr. Jeff Williams. No stranger to the ECU athletic department, Holombek was named the women’s basketball assistant coach starting in the 2012-13 season. During her time as the assistant, she helped the Lady
Fredonia State names Hill-MacDonald as interim head coach
Linda Hill-MacDonald has been named interim head coach of women’s basketball at Fredonia State University, bringing with her an impressive résumé of over 30 years at the high school, major college, and professional levels. Hired to coach the Blue Devils for the 2013-14 season, Hill-MacDonald inherits a team which finished 12-12 last season, including 7-11
Albany Pharmacy names head coach
Former College of Saint Rose standout and Troy, N.Y. native, Andrew Pelletier has been named the new head women’s basketball coach at ACPHS. Pelletier graduated from the College of Saint Rose in 2011. During his senior year, he helped guide his team to a 22-9 record with a NCAA East Regional Semifinal appearance. Prior to