Western Connecticut State University Athletic Director Lori Mazza has announced the hiring of Maria Conlon as the Wolves’ head women’s basketball coach. Conlon, a 2005 graduate of the University of Connecticut and a three-time NCAA Division I National Champion as a member of the Huskies’ women’s basketball squad, comes to WestConn after a highly-successful career
Rybczyk announces retirement as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at WestConn
Western Connecticut State University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Kimberley Rybczyk, who guided the Wolves to a 305-250 overall record and three NCAA Division III Championship Tournament appearances, has announced that she is retiring from coaching. Rybczyk was an All-American point guard for the Wolves and the program’s all-time assist leader and went on to serve as head women’s basketball
Barrett named AD at Castleton; Steps away from Basketball position
Vermont State University Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Fitness Deanna Tyson is pleased to announce that Tim Barrett ’93 has been named the Director of Athletics at Castleton effective immediately. Barrett has been at Castleton full-time since 1998, beginning as the men’s basketball head coach for three seasons before moving to the women’s sidelines in 2001. From
Arsenault named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Plymouth State
Plymouth State University alumnus Curtis Arsenault ’17 will take the reins as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Kim Bownes announced on Thursday. Arsenault, a 1,000-point scorer for the men’s program who played from 2013-17, replaces Leah Swanson, who resigned following the season after four years at the helm. Arsenault spent the last two years as
Rhode Island College Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Rhode Island College has named Jhamal Diggs and Derek Shanks as assistant women’s basketball coaches. They will assist Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jenna Cosgrove in all phases of the RIC women’s basketball program. “I am super excited to begin this next chapter in my coaching career,” Diggs said. “Coaching college basketball has always been one of my goals. Coach Cosgrove has supported
Interim tag removed; Swanson promoted to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Plymouth State
Four months after being named the interim head coach of the Plymouth State University women’s basketball team, Leah Swanson has been promoted. PSU Director of Athletics Kim Bownes announced on Friday that Swanson will become the new head coach effective immediately. Swanson was tabbed as the interim head coach following the resignation of Allison Flynn,
DeFaria Named Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Operations at RIC
Rhode Island College has named Claudia DeFaria ’96 as the coordinator of women’s basketball operations. “I feel extremely lucky to have Coach DeFaria make her return back to the sidelines this season as she joins our staff,” RIC Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jenna Cosgrove said. “Claudia is a winner and knows what it takes to
Middleton Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College has named Sarah Middleton as an assistant women’s basketball coach. Middleton will assist Head Coach Jenna Cosgrove with all phases of the RIC women’s basketball program. “I am very appreciative of Coach Cosgrove for giving me the opportunity to coach a great team at a great school,” Middleton said. “I am fired
Porcic Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at RIC
Rhode Island College has named Dino Porcic as an assistant women’s basketball coach. Porcic will assist Head Coach Jenna Cosgrove with all phases of the RIC women’s basketball program. “I would like to thank Coach Cosgrove for giving me this amazing opportunity to be a part of such a great community,” Porcic said. “Rhode Island
DIII DIRT: Rhode Island College set to name DI Assistant as New Head Women’s Basketball Coach
WHoopDirt.com has learned that Rhode Island College has scheduled a press conference for tomorrow where they will introduce former Fordham assistant Jenna Cosgrove as their new head women’s basketball coach. She will replace Glenn Senecal who did not have his contract renewed back in June. Cosgrove had spent the past seven seasons at Fordham, serving