The NIU Huskies newly named Head Coach Lisa Carlsen announced her staff Wednesday morning, hiring three new assistant coaches ahead of the 2015-16 season, including former Huskie Stephanie Smith who has served in a support staff role since 2011. “The three coaches all have different dynamics and different strengths, even if they don’t have a
Creighton University Hires Assistant
Creighton University head women’s basketball coach Jim Flanery announced the hiring of Linda Sayavongchanh as a Bluejays assistant coach on Tuesday, July 20. An eight-year coaching veteran Sayavongchanh comes to Creighton after spending the last on two seasons on the sidelines for the Saint Louis Billikens. She has also spent time on the bench for
Bailey Joins Shocker Staff
Kaci Bailey has joined the Wichita State women’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, Head Coach Jody Adams announced today. “Having recruited Kaci, to coaching her and watching her grow in this profession over the years, I feel we share similar philosophies in what breeds success on and off the floor,” Adams said. “Kaci understands
Azzi Inks Contract Extension
University of San Francisco Athletics has agreed to terms with head women’s basketball coach Jennifer Azzi on a new five-year contract through the 2019-20 season, USF Director of Athletics Scott Sidwell announced today. In five years at the helm of USF’s program, Azzi has transformed the women’s basketball program into a bona fide postseason contender.
Mittie Named Director of Operations at Arkansas State
Arkansas State head women’s basketball coach Brian Boyer has announced the addition of Logan Mittie to his coaching staff as the Director of Basketball Operations for the 2015-16 season. Mittie’s primary responsibility will be to serve as the team’s travel coordinator. In addition, she will handle all facility scheduling and arrange community service and promotion
Kurz Named Assistant Coach at Villanova
Villanova University head women’s basketball coach Harry Perretta today announced the hiring of Laura Kurz as an assistant coach. Kurz replaces Heather Vulin who left the Main Line for an assistant coaching position at Virginia Tech. Kurz transferred to Villanova from Duke University and was a member of the Wildcat program from 2006-09. During her
St. Bonaventure Extends Crowley
St. Bonaventure University today announced two-year contract extensions for men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt and women’s basketball coach Jim Crowley. Both coaches are now under contract through the 2020-21 season. “Mark and Jim are two of the best coaches in the Atlantic 10 Conference,” said Director of Athletics Tim Kenney. “Both of our programs are
Ragin’ Cajuns Add Katherine Katz To Women’s Basketball Staff
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns women’s basketball coach Garry Brodhead announced on Thursday that Katherine Katz, a New Orleans native and former assistant at Appalachian State, Samford and LSU, has joined the staff as an assistant coach for the 2015-16 season. The hiring of Katz, a graduate of New Orleans’ Isidore Newman School, is subject to approval
Bucknell Signs Aaron Roussell to Contract Extension
Head coach Aaron Roussell has guided the Bucknell women’s basketball team to an improved record in each of his three seasons with the Bison, including three straight 15-plus win seasons and back-to-back years with a home game in the quarterfinal round of the Patriot League Tournament. On Monday, director of athletics and recreation John Hardt announced
Drake University Staff Update
Dominique Kelley has been promoted to assistant coach with the Drake University women’s basketball program, while former UNI standout Jacqui Kalin has been hired as the coordinator of basketball operations, head coach Jennie Baranczyk announced on Monday, July 6. Kelley, who served as the Bulldogs’ coordinator of basketball operations in 2014-15, came to Drake after