One of the top junior college coaches in the country is making the move to Brockton as Mark Leszczyk was named the next Massasoit Community College women’s basketball head coach, recently announced by Athletics Director Julie Mulvey. Leszczyk boasts one of the most successful NJCAA women’s basketball coaching resumes in the country, owning an overall
LaTanya Collins named head coach of Motlow State women’s basketball program
LaTanya Collins has been hired as the new head coach of the Motlow State Community College women’s basketball program effective July 17, according to Scott Shasteen, Motlow athletics director. Collins was recently promoted to associate head coach at Coppin State University in Baltimore, where she spent the previous season as an assistant coach. Despite the
Cumberland County College Names Ashley Durham New Women’s Basketball Head Coach
The Cumberland County College Women’s Basketball Team will have a new leader at the helm this season, as Ashley Durham will become the next head coach for the Dukes. “I was really excited and I’m anxious to get started,” said Durham on being named the head coach, “…and I’m happy to be able to give
Destinie Smith Named New Women’s Basketball Coach at Snead State Community College
Snead State Community College has named Destinie Smith as its head women’s basketball coach, Director of Athletics Mark Richard announced Monday. “I am thrilled and honored to become the next head women’s basketball coach at Snead State,” said Smith, who spent two years playing semi-professional basketball after playing at the University of Georgia. “I believe
Garden City hires Mitchell as new women’s coach
After a two-month long search, Garden City found their new women’s basketball coach, hiring former Cisco College leader Charinee Mitchell. She replaces Nick Salazar, who resigned back in March after four seasons. “After a very extensive process, Coach Mitchell exemplified exactly what we were looking for in a coach,” Athletic Director John Green Said. “She
Eastern Florida State College Head Coach Jim Grimes Passes Away
Eastern Florida State College women’s basketball coach Jim Grimes, whose leadership turned the team into champions, passed away early Monday morning. He was 45. Grimes took over the women’s basketball program in 2013 and led them to Southern Conference titles the past two seasons, earning trips to the NJCAA Region 8/FCSAA Tournament both seasons. His
JUCO DIRT: Coaching Change made at Bristol CC (MA)
WHoopDirt.com can confirm that Arom Murrell is no longer the Head Women’s Basketball coach at NJCAA DIII Bristol CC (MA). Murrell was hired in August 2015, and had previously served as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Wisconsin-Washington County-West Bend in Wisconsin. Serge Moniz has been named as the Interim Head coach
Bay College Names Rae Drake, Jr. Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Bay College has hired Rae Drake, Jr. as its head women’s basketball coach, announced by Director of Athletics, Matt Johnson. “Rae Drake is a great addition to Bay College and our athletic department,” Johnson said. “Rae has a terrific track record as a head and assistant coach, strong experience at different levels, and is well
Roxbury CC Names Amanda Hoover Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Defending NJCAA DIII National Champion Roxbury Community College has hired Amanda Hoover as an Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach. Hoover is a Roxbury Alum and former 1st team Junior College All-American. She signed with the University of South Alabama after leaving Roxbury and finished her playing career at Merrimack College, where she earned her B.S. degree
Madison College Hires New Women’s Basketball Coach, Lois Heeren
Madison College has announced the hiring of new head women’s basketball coach, Lois Heeren. Heeren comes to Madison College after 17 years as head coach at NCAA Division III University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL), and replaces former head coach, Jessica Pelzel, who resigned her post after ten years. In addition to taking over the women’s