According to the Akron Beacon Journal, Melissa Jackson will not return as the women’s basketball head coach at the University of Akron. UA director of intercollegiate athletics Charles Guthrie issued the following statement to the Beacon Journal: “The University of Akron has decided it will not extend the contract of women’s basketball coach Melissa Jackson when it expires on
Akron’s Jodi Kest Retires from Coaching After Decorated Career
After 12 decorated years as the Zips’ women’s basketball head coach, Jodi Kest announced her decision to retire from the University of Akron on Wednesday. The all-time winningest coach in program history and the longest tenured coach in the Mid-American Conference, Kest completed her 25th season in the head coaching industry and her 34th season
Sanders Named Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Akron
The University of Akron women’s basketball program will have a new member on its coaching staff this season as Brianna Sanders has been named an assistant coach Zips’ head women’s basketball coach Jodi Kest announced. Her hiring is pending approval by the University’s Board of Trustees. Sanders comes to Akron after serving as director of