Northern Michigan University’s head coach Troy Mattson is set to retire in June after 17 years as leader of the Wildcat women’s basketball program and nearly 40 years with NMU Athletics. In addition to his coaching duties with the women’s basketball program, Mattson was the associate head coach of the NMU men’s basketball program from 1994-2005 and
D2 DIRT: Wheeling U opens
I can confirm that Matt Schmidt is no longer the women’s basketball head coach at Wheeling University (WVa). Schmidt was hired last July after spending the previous eight seasons as an assistant at Duquesne. In his only season at Wheeling, Schmidt’s squad went 8-20 (7-15 MEC). In addition to his time at Wheeling at Duquesne,
Roden announces retirement as WBB Head Coach at Delta State
Delta State University head women’s basketball coach Craig Roden has announced his retirement from the coaching ranks. Roden’s retirement marks the conclusion of a long and distinguished career with hundreds of lives changed through the student-athlete experience at various stops along A 43-year coaching journey that has spanned the ranks of the NJCAA, NCAA Division I, and NCAA Division
Groninger announces retirement as WBB coach at West Georgia
University of West Georgia head women’s basketball coach Scott Groninger has announced his retirement from the coaching ranks. The retirement marks a conclusion to a long and distinguished career with hundreds of lives changed through the student-athlete experience at the various stops along his nearly 20-year path as a head coach. In 12 seasons as the head
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Phelps named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at King U
King University has removed the interim designation for Michael Phelps, naming him the head women’s basketball coach on a permanent basis, as announced by director of athletics David Hicks. “Michael stepped in and did a remarkable job this season leading our women’s basketball program,” said Hicks. “The team persevered through a lot of adversity this season, and
D2 Findlay, WBB Head Coach Wiedie mutually agree to part ways
Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Athletics Brandi Laurita announced today, Wednesday, March 9, the University of Findlay and head women’s basketball coach Jim Wiedie have mutually agreed to part ways. Laurita said, “While these decisions are never easy, after much conversation, Jim and I have decided that it is time for a change at the helm
Washburn’s McHenry announces retirement
Washburn women’s basketball head coach Ron McHenry announced his retirement. McHenry is the winningest coach in program history and holds a 490-180 record in his 22 seasons at Washburn. “It has been a great run here at Washburn,” said McHenry. “For over half my lifetime, Washburn has been the place I have gone to work and not
D2 DIRT: Mars Hill WBB job opens
I can confirm that Briana Clark is no longer the head women’s basketball coach at D2 Mars Hill University. Clark was hired at Mars Hill back in 2019 after spending the previous eight seasons as the head coach at Spartanburg Methodist College. During her time at MHU, she went 7-70 (.091), including a 1-29 (1-23
D2 DIRT: Maryville University opens
I can confirm that Collin Lanam is no longer the women’s basketball head coach at D2 Maryville University. Lanam took over the women’s program back in 2016 after spending three seasons as an assistant with the men’s team. During his time as the head coach at MU, he put together a 78-78 (.500) record –
Findley announces retirement at D2 Oklahoma Christian
Stephanie Findley, who has won more women’s basketball games than any other coach at any four-year Oklahoma university, is retiring from Oklahoma Christian. Findley has been involved with OC’s program for 44 of its 45 years of existence – four as a player, three as an assistant coach and the last 37 as the second