University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and Director of Athletics Jude Killy announced on Tuesday, Jan. 30 that women’s basketball head coach Amy Vachon ’00 has agreed to a contract extension. The new agreement will retroactively run from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2028 and will replace Vachon’s current contract. Vachon will earn a salary
Richard Barron Assumes New Role at Maine
University of Maine Director of Athletics Karlton Creech announced today that Richard Barron will assume the position as Special Assistant to the Director of Athletics for seven months, effective Dec. 1. “We are grateful that Richard is able to return to work in an administrative capacity at this time,” said Creech. “Richard has many talents
Amy Vachon named UMaine women’s basketball interim head coach
University of Maine Director of Athletics Karlton Creech has announced that Amy Vachon will serve as interim head coach of the women’s basketball team for the 2017-18 season, effective April 5, 2017. Vachon has led the team since Jan. 6, when she took over head coaching duties after it was announced that coach Richard Barron
University of Maine Head Women’s Basketball Coach Richard Barron to Take Indefinite Medical Leave
University of Maine women’s basketball coach Richard Barron will take an indefinite medical leave, effective Friday. “I appreciate the concern people have showed me over the past month,” Barron said in a news release. “My condition was not improving and the medication had side effects that interfered with coaching effectively. I care deeply for our
Vachon and Curry Promoted at Maine
University of Maine head basketball coach Richard Barron has announced the promotion of assistant coaches Amy Vachon and Edniesha Curry. Vachon will transition into the role of associate head coach while Curry will become Maine’s second assistant with a focus on individual player development. “I am very happy to announce that Amy Vachon and Edniesha
UMaine Agrees to Four-Year Extension with Women’s Basketball Coach Richard Barron
University of Maine Director of Athletics Karlton Creech announced on Wednesday, April 13 that head women’s basketball coach Richard Barron has signed a four-year contract extension. “I am very grateful for this offer and the faith that Karlton Creech and President Susan Hunter have shown in me,” said Barron. “I am deeply appreciative of the
Edniesha Curry Named Assistant at Maine
University of Maine women’s basketball head coach Richard Barron is proud to announce the hiring of Edniesha Curry as an assistant coach with the Black Bears. “I am very excited for our players and our staff to announce the hiring of Edniesha Curry,” commented Barron. “Coach Eddie was highly recommended by world renowned skills coach