Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) is excited to announce the hiring of Ryan Showman as the new head women’s basketball coach. Showman will officially begin his role with OLLU on Monday, May 19.
“I want to start off by thanking Dr. Chavez, Athletic Director Tom Norris, Assistant Athletic Director Haley Holzem, and the entire search committee for selecting me to lead the OLLU Women’s Basketball program,” said Showman. “I am humbled and grateful to be the next head coach at Our Lady of the Lake University. OLLU Women’s Basketball has rich tradition and a storied history. I am excited about the challenge to try and get us back to that level. Jenni, Kinsleigh, Ryleigh and I are excited about this opportunity and can’t wait to get to San Antonio and immerse ourselves in the culture of not only the University, but also the city.”
Showman comes to San Antonio after a successful run at Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU). At KWU, Showman just finished his 18th season on the bench for the Coyotes, spending the last 13 as the head coach. His teams compiled a 250-151 record during his tenure as head coach including a 184-93 mark in Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) play. Showman was named the Lonnie Kruse KCAC Women’s Coach of the Year during the 2020 and 2025 seasons. In 2020 he was chosen as a WBCA Regional Coach of the Year and was selected as the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Women’s 4-Year College Coach of the Year.
In his latest season with the Coyotes, Showman led them to their second outright KCAC Championship, earning his team a bid into the NAIA National Tournament. The Coyotes were the only 15-seed to win an Opening Round game as they knocked off the host in MidAmerican Nazarene.
“I am excited to welcome Ryan, Jenni, Kinsleigh, and Ryleigh to the OLLU family,” said OLLU Athletic Director Tom Norris. In a very deep and talented pool, Coach Showman stood out throughout the process with his energy and vision for the OLLU women’s basketball program. Coach Showman’s success on the court speaks for itself, but during his career he has always had high-performing academic teams, which speaks to the culture of excellence he has established during his career. I look forward to watching our program return to where it once was under Coach Showman’s leadership.”
Showman becomes the seventh coach in program history.
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