Quincy University announces QU alumna Ali Schwagmeyer-Belger ’15 as its next head women’s basketball coach.
Schwagmeyer-Belger comes to QU from John Wood Community College, where she was the Head Women’s Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 season. Before coaching at JWCC, she served as a head junior high coach and assistant high school coach on the Camp Point Central girls basketball team, in addition to an impressive career as a player and in player development.
“To no one’s surprise, we had many impressive applicants for the head coach’s position in women’s basketball,” said Brian McGee, PhD, QU president. “Coach Schwagmeyer-Belger stood out for her great knowledge of the game, her extensive professional experience, and her strong desire to make a difference at her alma mater. I join our entire community in welcoming Ali back to QU. All who meet her will know Ali is committed to this institution and to the success, both on and off the court, of the women who will play for her.”
Schwagmeyer-Belger has been a mainstay on the Quincy regional basketball scene for the past two decades. She graduated from Camp Point Central High School as the program’s all-time leading scorer, with 1,950 points in her high school career, and was a two-time all-state selection. She spent two seasons as a player at Charleston Southern University in South Carolina before transferring to Quincy University.
In two seasons with the QU Hawks, Schwagmeyer-Belger was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference’s Player of the Year during her junior season and was a first-team All-GLVC selection as a senior. As a junior, she led the GLVC in scoring averaging 17.8 points, and she averaged 6.6 rebounds and topped the Hawks with 121 assists and 45 steals. As a senior, she averaged 18 points and 7.9 rebounds to go along with 86 assists and 56 steals. She earned first-teamAll-Midwest Region honors both seasons.
“We are thrilled to welcome Coach Ali Schwagmeyer-Belger back to the Quincy University family as our new head women’s basketball coach,” said Josh Rabe, QU Athletic Director. “Coach Schwagmeyer-Belger brings a proven record of success, a passion for developing student-athletes both on and off the court, and a vision that aligns perfectly with our department’s commitment to excellence. We are confident Coach Schwagmeyer-Belger will lead our program to new heights and continue to build a culture of integrity, competitiveness, and pride. We’re excited for what the future holds under her leadership.”
Schwagmeyer-Belger played professionally overseas in Germany, Spain and Australia, averaging double figures in scoring and earning all-star honors playing in Perth, Australia. She also served as an assistant coach at Hannibal-LaGrange University during that time.
“I am honored to return to Quincy University, a place that played a pivotal role in shaping me both as a player and as a person,” said Schwagmeyer-Belger. “Accepting the role of Head Women’s Basketball Coach feels like coming full circle, and I am excited to bring my passion, commitment, basketball knowledge and development to the next generation of athletes. With a deep connection to this community and an understanding of what it means to be a part of this program, I’m dedicated to building a team that reflects the hard work, competitiveness, and perseverance that Quincy University stands for. Together, we’ll work to achieve excellence on and off the court.”
Schwagmeyer-Belger and her husband, former Quincy University point guard Courtney Belger ’12, run the 25 Eight Mentality AAU program. Her dedication to the development of athletes, particularly by drawing from local talent in the community, distinguishes her as a coach.
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