Graceland University Athletic Director Brady McKillip announced Monday the promotion of Uyen Tran to head coach for Graceland Women’s Basketball. “I was impressed by Uyen over the entire three-week national search, as she kept rising to the top through each round of the process,” said McKillip. “Along with the dedication she has shown to the
Kevin Clark II Joins Evangel Women’s Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
Evangel Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Megan Leuzinger has announced the addition of assistant coach Kevin Clark II to her staff on Tuesday. Clark comes to Evangel after a season at Valparaiso as the director of basketball operations during the 2017-18 season. He will officially begin his duties on May 15, 2018, at Evangel. During his
Former WNBA & Liberty Standout Megan Leuzinger Named Evangel Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Former Liberty University All-American and WNBA standout Megan Leuzinger has been named the fifth head coach in the history of Evangel women’s basketball. “I would like to thank Dr. Dennis McDonald, Dr. Carol Taylor, Dr. Mike McCorcle, and Evangel University for this incredible opportunity to lead the women’s basketball program,” Leuzinger said. “I believe that
Joan Albury Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Peru State
Joan Albury will return to Peru State as its head women’s basketball coach. In addition to previously serving as coach for two seasons, Albury has been interim head coach for the program since the beginning of the second semester. Steve Schneider, athletic director at Peru State said, “Joan is a person of integrity, understands the
Leon Neal’s Contract not Renewed at Evangel University
Evangel University director of athletics Dr. Dennis McDonald announced Wednesday that the contract of head women’s basketball coach Leon Neal will not be renewed. The decision was made after the Crusaders finished their seventh consecutive losing season including a disappointing 2017-18 campaign. The Crusaders finished the season with a 5-24 record overall and 4-15 record
Peru State Tabs Scott Smith as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Peru State athletic director Steve Schneider recently announced the hiring of Scott Smith as the new Bobcat women’s head basketball coach. Most recently, Smith was the coordinator for basketball operations at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) in Edinburg, Texas. He will officially begin his duties on July 17 at Peru State. Schneider
Interim Tag removed; Chuck Brewer Named Head Women’ Basketball Coach at Peru State
Peru State athletic director Steve Schneider announced recently that Chuck Brewer would be joining the Peru State athletic department staff as the permanent women’s basketball coach for the Bobcats. Brewer had served this past season as the interim coach for the ‘Cats. Schneider said, “Coach Brewer has a proven record of successful recruitment and leadership experience. In a coaching