Dakota Wesleyan University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jason Christensen, along with Athletic Director Jon Hart, today announced the appointment of Celeste Beck, the current assistant women’s basketball coach, to the position of Associate Head Coach. About Beck’s appointment, Hart stated, “This is such a well-deserved appointment for Coach Beck. I’m extremely happy for her; we’ve
Northwestern College (IA) WBB Coach Yow resigns
Following a standout career as the head of the Northwestern College women’s basketball program, Chris Yaw has stepped down from his position after leading the Raiders the past 10 seasons. Yaw ranks second on the program’s all-time list for both wins (224) and win percentage (70%), finishing his tenure with a 224-94 overall record. Raider
Briar Cliff announces Brita Hand as new women’s basketball coach
Briar Cliff University Athletic Director Nic Scandrett has announced the hiring of Brita Hand as the Chargers’ next women’s basketball coach. “We are so excited to welcome Coach Hand, a leader that’s ready and capable to compete in the toughest conference in the country while also maintaining academic excellence,” said Scandrett. “Coach Hand has a
Baumgartner promoted to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Doane University
Doane University women’s basketball interim head coach Ryan Baumgartner has been promoted to Head Coach, Director of Athletics Matt Franzen announced on Friday. Baumgartner has been leading the Tigers since late November. He becomes the sixth head coach in the 48-year history of the program. “Ryan has come into a difficult situation, taking over an
Powell tabbed Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Doane University
Doane University Director of Athletics Matt Franzen has announced the selection of Sheronda Powell as Head Women’s Basketball Coach for the Tigers. Powell joins the Tigers after spending the past four seasons as an assistant coach for LeTourneau University in Texas. Powell brings with her a wealth of knowledge as both a player and a
Fairbanks resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Doane
Doane Women’s Basketball Head Coach Tracee Fairbanks announced that she has resigned her position. Fairbanks has guided the Tigers the past 20 years, taking the team to a pair of NAIA National Tournaments. “The timing is right for my family and I,” Fairbanks said. “I have had all three of our kids while head coach at Doane,
Thad Sankey Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the University of Jamestown
Thad Sankey has been named the University of Jamestown’s head women’s basketball coach, Director of Athletics Sean Johnson announced Thursday. Sankey spent the last five seasons as the head women’s coach at Concordia (Mich.) University in Ann Arbor. He led the Cardinals to a 40-27 record over the past two seasons, including a runner-up finish
Ulland Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the University of Jamestown
University of Jamestown head women’s basketball coach Greg Ulland has resigned, effective immediately, to become UJ’s Vice President of Enrollment Management, President Polly Peterson announced Tuesday. In today’s announcement, Dr. Peterson stated, “Greg is a person who demonstrates passion and commitment in everything he does. He has achieved tremendous success as a coach, recruiter, and member