After a 41-year coaching career, including 13 spent as the head coach for the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi women’s basketball program, Royce Chadwick announced Wednesday he will be retiring. Chadwick came to the Island as the fourth head women’s basketball coach in A&M-Corpus Christi history on April 11, 2012. The Floydada, Texas, native crafted a strong career record
Long named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Houston Christian
Houston Christian President Dr. Robert B. Sloan and Director of Athletics Steve Moniaci announced Drew Long as the next head coach of the Huskies’ women’s basketball program on Wednesday morning. “Drew Long is an outstanding addition to HCU,” said Sloan. “Not only does he have broad experience in athletic administration, but an outstanding record as a head
Dow named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Southeastern Louisiana
Having led his teams to six conference championships and seven NCAA Tournament appearances as a head coach, Jeff Dow has been named the eighth head women’s basketball coach in Southeastern Louisiana University history, SLU Director of Athletics Jay Artigues announced Tuesday. Dow’s hiring is pending the approval of the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors.
Houston Christian parts ways with Women’s Basketball Coach Donna Finnie
HCU Director of Athletics Steve Moniaci announced on that head women’s basketball coach Donna Finnie‘s contract would not be renewed after 12 seasons at the helm of the Huskies’ program. “It is a bittersweet day, as I have poured an enormous amount of effort and energy into the Houston Christian program since I arrived on campus in 2010,”
McNeese does not renew contract of Women’s Basketball Coach Lynn Kennedy
McNeese Vice President and Director of Athletics Heath Schroyer announced on Thursday that McNeese will not renew the contract of Cowgirls’ basketball head coach Lynn Kennedy, who just completed the fourth and final year of his deal. Said Schroyer: “I really appreciate Coach Kennedy’s efforts in leading our women’s basketball program over the last four years. He’s
Ailshie promoted to Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Northwestern State
Northwestern State women’s basketball coach Leasa Ailshie has been promoted to associate head coach, the program announced. Ailshie, now in her fifth season on the Demon staff, has over 13 years of experience in college basketball, including five as a head coach and three as athletic director and administrator. Her experience and unique skill set, that is different
Franklin inks 4-yr extension at Lamar
Lamar University head women’s basketball, and 2024 Southland Conference Coach of the Year, Aqua Franklin, has signed a four-year extension taking her through the 2027-28 announced Director of Athletics Jeff O’Malley. “We are very excited to be making this announcement,” said O’Malley. “I couldn’t be happier about the success that women’s basketball has achieved on the court
Daniels tabbed as new WBB DBO at New Orleans
Eleana Daniels has been added to the New Orleans Privateers women’s basketball staff as the new Director of Operations ahead of the 2023-24 season. Daniels was officially hired at the beginning of August. Most recently, Daniels worked in Bloomington at Indiana as a student-athlete development specialist. She coordinated civic engagement through service opportunities and advised SAAC.
New Orleans Women’s Basketball Staff Update
The New Orleans Privateers women’s basketball team and new head coach, Trelanne Powell have announced the new coaching staff for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Brittany White joins the staff as the new Associate Head Coach. Lonnika Thompson and Kate Zhibareva join the staff as assistant coaches. White previously worked with Coach Powell at Tuskegee from 2018-22.
Texas A&M Commerce names King as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Valerie King, a veteran collegiate coach at the Division I level has been tabbed as the next women’s basketball coach at Texas A&M University-Commerce as announced by Director of Athletics Jim Curry on Wednesday afternoon. She is the ninth head coach in program history. “Valerie is a proven winner, teacher, and program builder,” said Curry.