Randolph director of athletics Tom Galbraith announced Thursday the hiring of Polly Thomason as the next head coach of the WildCats women’s basketball program. She replaces Steve Lanpher who left for an assistant position with Division I Cleveland State. Thomason will assume her duties at the start of September. “Polly’s success on the court speaks for itself
Aiyeotan, Bray added to Lynchburg Women’s Basketball Staff
The University of Lynchburg women’s basketball program and head coach Allison Nichols are excited to welcome Felicia Aiyeotan and Makenzie Bray to the coaching staff. “I’m so excited to add Felicia and Makenzie to our staff,” said coach Nichols. “They both have competed at an extremely high level and have tremendous basketball backgrounds. I’m looking forward to the positive impact they
Lanpher resigns as WBB Coach at D3 Randolph; Becomes Assistant at Cleveland State
Randolph head women’s basketball coach Steve Lanpher, who has led the program for the last six seasons, has announced his resignation to accept an assistant coach position with Division I Cleveland State. “My resignation is certainly bittersweet,” said Lanpher. “Randolph College has been home for my family for the last six seasons. I will certainly miss the
Flamini named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Bridgewater College
Bridgewater College director of athletics Curt Kendall has announced the hiring of former ODAC Coach of the Year and WBCA Region Coach of the Year Stephanie Flamini as the College’s new head coach for the women’s basketball program. Flamini will be the eighth head coach in the program’s history. Flamini led the Guilford College women’s basketball program
Mickens Added to Bridgewater College Women’s Basketball Staff
Bridgewater College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jason Asbell has announced the hiring of Angela Mickens to his staff. Mickens was a four-year letter winner at nearby James Madison University. She finished her illustrious playing career ranking second all-time in JMU history with 669 assists and eighth all-time in JMU history with 89 career steals. She
Lynchburg hires Nichols as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
University of Lynchburg athletics and director of athletics Jon Waters are thrilled to announce the addition of Allison Nichols as the women’s basketball program’s sixth head coach. Nichols comes to Lynchburg from Old Dominion Athletic Conference rival Roanoke College, where she served as the Maroons’ associate head coach since 2017. “Coach Nichols has a depth
Long promoted to Associate Head Coach at Ferrum
Director of Athletics John Sutyak and Head Women’s Basketball Coach Bryan Harvey have announced the promotion of Kelsey Long to Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach. In this new capacity, Long will add recruiting coordinator and director of operations to her daily duties. Since her arrival at Ferrum, the Panthers have recorded their first ever victory
Pyzik Smith to step down as women’s basketball coach at Lynchburg
After 10 seasons of leading University of Lynchburg’s women’s basketball program to new heights, head coach Abby Pyzik Smith is stepping down from her post, effective December 1. The 2004 Lynchburg alumna announced her decision to the Hornets team Monday afternoon, citing her growing family responsibilities during the ongoing public health crisis. “It has been
Asbell Joins Bridgewater College Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Bridgewater College women’s basketball head coach Sarah Mathews has announced the addition of Jason Asbell to her staff for the upcoming season. “We are pleased to have Jason on staff and back in Virginia,” said Mathews. The program is beyond fortunate to have someone with his coaching experience, track record, reputation and success. I am
LaHaye Announces Retirement after 38 Years at Randolph-Macon
After 38 seasons as head coach of the Randolph-Macon women’s basketball team, head coach Carroll LaHaye has announced her retirement. “First and foremost, I have a significant amount of gratitude to Randolph-Macon College and their belief in me for all these years,” LaHaye said. “I have said on numerous occasions and at every opportunity I