Harper Taylor is the new women’s basketball coach at Kansas Wesleyan, but she is not new to the university. Taylor was an assistant under former Coyote coach Ryan Showman for two seasons before moving on as an assistant at Division II Metro State Denver the last two years. “I get to go back and continue to build
Belk named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at NAIA Sterling College
Sterling College Athletics and Vice President for Athletics, Scott Downing, announced today that Evan Belk will be the next head women’s basketball coach at Sterling College. “Coach Belk’s passion for the mission of Sterling College, his caring attitude towards his players, and his love for his family stuck out to me as difference makers during
Showman named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at NAIA Our Lady of the Lake
Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) is excited to announce the hiring of Ryan Showman as the new head women’s basketball coach. Showman will officially begin his role with OLLU on Monday, May 19. “I want to start off by thanking Dr. Chavez, Athletic Director Tom Norris, Assistant Athletic Director Haley Holzem, and the
NAIA McPherson College hires Moorehead as new Head Women’s Basketball Coach
McPherson College Athletics Director Josh Daume announced that Alex Moorehead has been named Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Coach Moorehead comes to McPherson after a successful four-year stint as the Head Coach at Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Fla. “We’re excited to welcome Coach Moorehead and his family to McPherson,” Daume said. “He brings a wealth of
Showman steps down as Women’s Basketball Coach at NAIA Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan University announced late Thursday that Ryan Showman ’04, the university’s all-time winningest women’s basketball coach, has accepted a coaching position outside the state and will resign his KWU role. Showman will join an institution with nine NAIA postseason appearances in just 16 years as an active program, including one NAIA Fab Four trip.
Scott named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at NAIA William Woods
Morgan Scott has been named the 13th William Woods University women’s basketball coach as the Owls prepare for their first season in the Heart of America Athletic Conference, announced WWU Interim Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Casey Wieder Tuesday. Scott takes the reins from Terry Nash, who recently resigned from the position. “We are so excited to welcome coach
Vessels named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Wayland Baptist
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