Rhode Island Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn and women’s basketball head coach Tammi Reiss announced a four-year contract extension for associate head coach Adeniyi Amadou. Most assistant coach contracts at Rhode Island are single-year deals that are subject to renewal on a yearly basis. Amadou’s new deal – which also includes a clause that identifies him as the
Woolley resigns as WBB Head Coach at Montana Western
Montana Western Athletic Director Michael Feuling has announced he has accepted Lindsay Woolley‘s resignation as Women’s Basketball Head Coach after 11 seasons to pursue another professional opportunity. “There are no words to describe what Coach Woolley has meant to myself, our student-athletes, alumni, Montana Western and the city of Dillon, it is why this is a
NJCAA Southwestern Michigan College WBB job opens
Southwestern Michigan College announced that it is conducting a nationwide search for a new full-time head coach to lead its women’s basketball program for the 2023-2024 season and beyond. Current coach Jeanine Wasielewski notified SMC administration on Thursday that she has accepted another coaching position and will be moving out of the area. “It has
Bixby resigns as Head Coach at Johns Hopkins; Becomes Assistant at Loyola Maryland
Katherine Bixby, who has directed nearby Johns Hopkins University to three NCAA Division III Tournaments, has joined the Loyola University Maryland women’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach, Greyhounds Head Coach Danielle O’Banion announced today. “Coach Bixby’s transition to Loyola from Johns Hopkins makes sense on so many levels,” O’Banion said. “She is a proven winner
Huth named Women’s Basketball Associate Coach of Player Development at Kentucky
Jenny Huth, former Oregon State women’s basketball assistant coach, has been hired as the University of Kentucky women’s basketball associate coach of player development, it was announced by head coach Kyra Elzy on Monday. “I am thrilled to welcome Jenny Huth to Lexington,” Elzy said. “She is respected in women’s college basketball, and she will
D2 Post names Burns as new WBB Head Coach
Post University is excited to announce Courtney Burns as the new head women’s basketball coach. Burns has a wealth of experience on the sidelines and as a player. “For the last few years the women’s basketball program has proven to be one of the top contenders in the CACC,” Burns said. “It was evident from
Thomas added to Presbyterian Women’s Basketball Staff
Presbyterian College and head women’s basketball coach Alaura Sharp announced the addition of Caleb Thomas to the coaching staff for the upcoming 2023-24 season. “It is a great day to announce Caleb to our staff. He comes highly recommended by everyone he has worked with. His passion for teaching and learning is exemplary. His experience being a college player, practice player and
Drill of The Week
In this drill from Coach Tony Miller players will work on finishing against a defender. As the game of basketball gets faster and faster, players need to be able to finish through contact. Using your body control to not be phased by the defender jumping with you. Playing at full speed can catch the defender
Indiana inks Teri Moren to new deal
Indiana University and IU head women’s basketball coach Teri Moren have agreed to an extended contract that will make her among the highest paid women’s basketball coaches in the country. Moren’s deal features an average annual compensation of more than $1.3 million, which ranks second in the Big Ten and among the top coaches nationally. The contract
NAIA Wiley College hires Mandley as new WBB Head Coach
Wiley College announces coach DeWitte Mandley will lead the Women’s Basketball Program. Coach Mandley is a seasoned coach who most recently served at Langston University as the men’s basketball assistant coach and was the interim head coach for 19 games during the 2021-22 season. He helped guide the Lions to 31 wins and the Round