Clayton State head coach Dennis Cox has announced the promotion of Kaleena Coleman as the associate head coach of the Laker women’s basketball program.
A two-year letterwinner at Clayton State, Coleman recently completed her eighth season as a full-time assistant on the sidelines alongside Cox. In addition to her coaching duties, she also assists in recruiting, scouting and basketball operations.
The Lakers finished this season with a 22-7 record, winning their fourth straight Peach Belt Conference championship and advancing to the NCAA Division II National Championship for the 10th straight year.
"Kaleena has earned the title of Associate Head Coach in so many ways over the past eight years," said Cox. "This program would not be where it is without her efforts and influence. To me, she is the heart and soul of what it means to be a Laker. I don’t know what we would do without her."
In eight seasons, Coleman has helped lead the Lakers to six Peach Belt Conference regular season championships and three PBC Tournament titles. In addition, she has been a part of eight straight trips to the NCAA Division II National Tournament.
During her tenure on the Laker sidelines, the Lakers have advanced to the NCAA Division II "Final Four" in 2007, the Division II "Sweet 16" in 2008, the Division II "Elite Eight" in 2009 season, captured the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2011 and advanced to the Division II "Elite Eight" in 2013.
Coleman transferred to Clayton State after playing two seasons at Darton College in 2003. In her two seasons in a Clayton State uniform, she played in 56 games with 16 starts during her senior season at the guard position.
As a senior in 2004-05, she helped steer the second best turnaround in NCAA Division II that season, leading Clayton State to a 25-7 record and both the Peach Belt Conference regular season and tournament championships.
In addition, Coleman was also on the first Clayton State squad to advance to the NCAA Division II National Tournament in 2005.
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