Whittier College Athletics has introduced Kristen Dowling as the next head coach of their women’s basketball program, effective immediately. From her playing days at the University of Redlands to her seven-year coaching stint at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges, Dowling is no stranger to The SCIAC. She is also no stranger to success as the owner of six
Alaina Woo Named Pomona-Pitzer Head Women’s Basketball Coach
The Pomona-Pitzer Athletic Department is proud to announce the hiring of Alaina Woo as the next head coach for women’s basketball and Assistant Professor of Physical Education. “After a competitive national search process, in the end it was clear we already had the right person here,” said Interim Director of Athletics Jen Scanlon. “Alaina has
University of Redlands tabs Denise Bennett as Assistant Women Basketball Coach
The University of Redlands and Bulldog Athletics recently welcomed Denise Bennett as the inaugural, full-time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach. She brings more than 10 years of experience as a basketball coach as well as expertise in training, development, leadership, and administration. “I am extremely honored that Head Coach Rich Murphy has invited me to be
University of La Verne Names Jason Pruitt Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Jason Pruitt, a seasoned coach and athlete who champions players on and off the court, has been named the University of La Verne’s head woman’s basketball coach. Pruitt, who previously served as head women’s basketball coach at the University of Antelope Valley, begins on Aug. 24. “We are excited to welcome Coach Pruitt to the
Pomona-Pitzer Names Jill Pace Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Jill Pace (formerly Jill Henrikson), who helped coach Tufts University in the Division III National Championship game this past season, will become the new head coach for the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens women’s basketball team. The hiring marks a new era for the program after the retirement of 20-year head coach Kathy Connell. “We are thrilled to
Pomona-Pitzer’s Kathy Connell to Retire
After an extensive 38-year coaching career, Pomona-Pitzer Women’s Basketball Coach Kathy Connell will retire at the end of the 2015-2016 season, the Athletic and Physical Education Department announced today. Connell, who will have coached for 20 years at Pomona-Pitzer at the conclusion of the 2015-2016 season, mentored teams at four different institutions during her coaching