Nikki McCray-Penson has been named the seventh head coach of the Old Dominion women’s basketball program, ODU Athletic Director Dr. Wood Selig announced on Wednesday. “I welcome Nikki McCray-Penson, her husband Thomas, and their son, Thomas, Jr., to the ODU family,” said President of Old Dominion University John R. Broderick. “Nikki is a proven winner
Coastal Carolina Hires Vanessa Taylor as Assistant Coach
Coastal Carolina head women’s basketball coach Jaida Williams announced Wednesday the hiring of Vanessa Taylor as the program’s newest assistant coach. Taylor comes to Coastal Carolina after serving five seasons as the head coach at North Carolina Central from 2012-17. “We are excited to have Coach Vanessa join us here at Coastal Carolina,” said Williams.
Wilson Joins UC Irvine Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Justin Wilson has joined the UC Irvine women’s basketball staff as an assistant, head coach Tamara Inoue announced on Friday. “I have known Justin for over 10 years now and I am thrilled that he has accepted the position to be a part of our staff,” Inoue said. “He has an exceptional defensive mind and
Appalachian State Hires Assistant Coach
Head Appalachian State University women’s basketball coach Angel Elderkin finalized the coaching staff with the addition of former Le Moyne assistant women’s basketball coach Cristina Centeno to the same role. “We are thrilled to have Cristina join our program,” Elderkin said. “She brings a tremendous amount of energy and passion to the position. She has
Sides Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Northwestern
Christie Sides has been promoted to associate head coach after one season as an assistant, Northwestern head coach Joe McKeown announced Thursday. “I am excited to promote Christie Sides to associate head coach,” McKeown said. “She brings a great energy level every day to our program and cares deeply about our student-athletes. Her coaching experience,
Schultze Named Associate Head Coach for SIUE Women’s Basketball
SIUE women’s basketball Head Coach Paula Buscher announced Thursday that she has promoted Todd Schultze to be the Associate Head Coach for the Cougars. Schultze joined Buscher as an assistant coach back in 2012 when she became the program’s fifth head coach. “He exemplifies high character and the core values that we strive for in
Baker Finalizes UTEP Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Nicole Dunson (UTSA), Michael Madrid (San Jacinto College) and Lori Morris (Southwestern College) will venture to the Sun City to join the UTEP women’s basketball program as full-time assistant coaches, head coach Kevin Baker announced Tuesday. The group brings wide-ranging experience to a UTEP program that has produced the third-highest winning percentage in the state
Blodgett Promoted to Associate Head Coach at BU
Boston University women’s basketball head coach Katy Steding announced Monday the promotion of Cindy Blodgett to associate head coach. “Cindy’s resume speaks for itself,” started Steding. “She is a proven winner and an asset at every level and in every capacity in her career. Although she is talented and driven at the observable qualities like recruiting and x’s
Valpo Adds Benton to Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
The Valparaiso University women’s basketball team has announced a new addition to its staff as the Crusaders welcome assistant coach Eddie Benton Jr. to the program. A veteran who has been coaching collegiately since 1999, Benton comes to the Crusaders after coaching most recently in the Atlantic 10 as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator
Ashley Walker Named Fifth Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Mississippi Valley State University
Mississippi Valley State University’s Director of Athletics Dianthia Ford-Kee announced Ashley Walker as the fifth head women’s basketball coach on May 5, 2017. Walker believes her track record for recruiting student-athletes and discipline philosophy that focuses on mental and physical growth through teaching will continue the upward momentum of the women’s basketball program. She brings