Congratulations to the following sixteen coaches who captured WHoopDirt.com NAIA Coach of the Week Awards during the 2019-20 college basketball season. These coaches are all eligible to receive the inaugural WHoopDirt.com NAIA Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced next week. Week 1 Courtney Boyd – Clarke University (IA)
Clothier resigns as Women’s Basketball Coach at Crowley’s Ridge College
Tye Clothier has resigned as the head women’s basketball coach at Crowley’s Ridge College. In his nine seasons as the head coach at the College, Clothier put together a 76-177 record, including a 12-17 (4-7) record this past season. Clothier will remain at the college in a teaching role. Crowley Ridge will be competing in
REPORT: FHU releases Dale Neal following 27 win season
NAIA Freed-Hardeman University has released head women’s basketball coach Dale Neal following a 27-6 season. Neal, just wrapped up his 26th year at FHU with an overall record of 708-179 (.798). Neal is a the nine-time Conference Coach of the Year and three-time National Coach of the Year. He is also a member of the
Tate steps down from women’s basketball coaching job at Ottawa University (KS)
Ottawa University women’s basketball coach Bruce Tate has announced he will leave coaching to focus on expanding administrative duties after 22 years with the program, the last 13 years of which he served as head coach. Tate spent nine years from 1998-2006 as an assistant coach, and was also the head junior varsity coach. Tate
Mims to leave women’s basketball post at Mount Mercy College at season’s end
Mount Mercy Head Women’s Basketball Coach Micha Mims ’12 has decided to step down at the conclusion of the 2019-20 season to pursue other professional opportunities, Athletic Director Paul Gavin announced today. The search for a new head coach will begin immediately. The Mustangs compiled a 25-67 record during her first three seasons and are
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
Moss Joins St. Thomas University Women’s Basketball Staff
Sydney Moss, a two-time WBCA Player of the Year and NCAA DIII All-American, has been named as an Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach for the upcoming 2019-20 season, announced St. Thomas University Athletic Director, Laura Courtley – Todd. Moss played her college basketball career at the University of Florida and Thomas More University (KY.), and is
Bolstad named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Montana Tech
Montana Tech head women’s basketball coach Carly Sanon announced the hiring of Culbertson native Jenna Bolstad as the new assistant coach for the Orediggers. “Jenna is a great addition to our staff at Montana Tech. She has the experience and wealth of knowledge that will take this program to the next level,” said coach Sanon.
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
Curry Steps Down as Women’s Basketball Coach at Union College; Takes on AD Role Full-time
The Union College Department of Athletics has undergone some restructuring with Tim Curry being named the Executive Director of Athletics, assuming the role on a full-time basis. Curry has served as the Director of Athletics since 2011 while also being the women’s basketball head coach, a position he has held since 2002. Curry steps down
