Wayland Baptist University Athletics has named Jordan Vessels the 15th Head Coach in Flying Queens history. “I am beyond honored and incredibly humbled to be named the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Wayland Baptist University. This is a dream I have worked towards for years, and to have my first head coaching opportunity come from a program
Sullivan takes over as WBB Head Coach at NAIA Montana Western
The University of Montana Western announces the hiring of Bulldog basketball and football alumni Ryan Sullivan as the next head women’s basketball coach. With a strong background in coaching and player development, Sullivan brings experience and a proven track record of program-building success. “I am thrilled to welcome Ryan back home to Western as our
Nichols resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at NAIA McPherson College
McPherson College Director of Athletics Josh Daume announced that Josh Nichols has resigned from his position as Head Women’s Basketball Coach after leading the Bulldogs for seven seasons. Coach Nichols has accepted a head coaching position at a high school in Oklahoma that allows him to be closer to his aging parents as they face health issues. “Although this
Shoemaker elevated to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Bethel College (KS)
Bethel College has announced the hiring of Jara Shoemaker as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program. Shoemaker, who served as an assistant coach for the Threshers during the 2024-25 season, will take over for head coach Rocky Lamar. A Kansas native, Shoemaker is a graduate of Minneapolis High School. She went on to play two
Oregon Tech’s Poetsch announces retirement
After nearly two decades as a key member of the Oregon Tech athletic department, longtime coach and administrator, Paul Poetsch, has announced his retirement at the conclusion of the 2024-25 basketball season. “It’s been my honor to have worked with the unbelievable men and women basketball players over the past 16 years at OIT,” Poestch said. “I
Moeller departs MACU, named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Central Oklahoma
Central Oklahoma Vice President for Athletics Stan Wagnon announced Wednesday Hannah Moeller as the new head women’s basketball coach for the Bronchos. Moeller spent the previous nine seasons as head coach at Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City. She brings a 305-102 career record to UCO, having eclipsed the 20-win mark in each of her eight full seasons with the Evangels
Anderson elevated to Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Oral Roberts
Cophie Anderson has been named the 12th head coach of the ORU women’s basketball program, as announced on Monday morning by Athletic Director Tim Johnson. Dr. William M. Wilson, President of ORU, welcomed Coach Anderson to her new role saying, “Cophie Anderson has been an integral part of our coaching staff demonstrating her deep faith and dedication to fostering
Mount Vernon Nazarene Women’s Basketball Coach Amanda Short resigns
After ten seasons at the helm of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball program, Amanda Short has resigned as head coach. “We are very thankful for Amanda’s 10 years of service to our MVNU women’s basketball program,” said Director of Athletics, Chip Wilson. “It has been a pleasure to work with her, and it
Rocky Lamar retires as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Bethel College
When Bethel College needed a women’s basketball coach in 2023, Hall of Famer Rocky Lamar stepped up. Now, after two impactful seasons, he’s retiring once again—this time from the Thresher bench. One of the most decorated coaches in NAIA history, Lamar built a legendary career at MidAmerica Nazarene University. Over 36 seasons, he guided the Pioneers to
Cooper out as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Montana Western
Montana Western Athletics announced a leadership change in the women’s basketball program today. “I want to sincerely thank Coach Britt Cooper for her hard work and dedication to the Bulldog women’s basketball program over the past three years—first as an assistant and for the last two as head coach. She will always be a Bulldog