coaching change

Newly appointed Fordham head coach Bridgette Mitchell poses with director of athletics Ed Kull and a basketball

New beginnings in the Bronx: Bridgette Mitchell looks to ‘revive’ Fordham Rams

By Natalie Heavren / April 16, 2023

What the beginning of the Mitchell era means for the Rams

Michigan State’s Suzy Merchant stepping down as head coach

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / March 13, 2023

Merchant led the Spartans for 16 seasons, won two Big Ten titles.

Pacific's bench celebrates. One player squats, yells and puts her right hand low to the ground.

Sights and sounds from the WCC Tournament, Day 2

By Matthew Walter / March 4, 2023

Dominance from BYU’s Lauren Gustin and a near-comeback by Saint Mary’s highlighted the day

St. Bonaventure interim head coach Erica Morrow stands on the court wearing a team-branded brown sweatshirt before a game.

St. Bonaventure parts ways with Jesse Fleming

By Natalie Heavren / January 16, 2023

Erica Morrow elevated to interim head coach

Then-Washington Mystics associate head coach Eric Thibault watches the game from the sideline with his hands at his sides. His father and then-head coach Mike Thibault is in the background with his arms crossed.

‘Nothing different’: Why new Mystics head coach Eric Thibault is ready to hit the ground running

By Jenn Hatfield / November 20, 2022

Thibault grew up immersed in the game, now gets first head-coaching job

Thumbnail preview for the Locked on Women's Basketball podcast episode about the changing of WNBA front offices

Locked on Women’s Basketball: A new era in WNBA front offices

By The Next / November 18, 2022

Host Jackie Powell is joined by an all-star panel to discuss some of the front office changes we’ve seen in the past two months

A close-up photo of Washington Mystics head coach and general manager Mike Thibault smiling.

Mike Thibault retires as Washington Mystics head coach, will remain general manager

By Jenn Hatfield / November 15, 2022

Eric Thibault slides into head coaching role after 10 years on his father’s staff

What type of coach can manage the Dallas Wings?

By Arie Graham / October 5, 2022

How past missteps inform the future

Dallas Wings head coach Vickie Johnson walks down the sideline past mid-court, with a serious expression

Examining why the Dallas Wings fired Vickie Johnson

By Caylen Johnson / September 20, 2022

Biggest factors for next head coach include Collier’s role, Ogunbowale’s development

Los Angeles Sparks interim head coach Fred Williams (in purple) looks on during a game against Mike Thibault (in gray) and the Washington Mystics at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 7, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

Fred Williams departs for Auburn following tough season in LA

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / August 19, 2022

Despite a disappointing year, Williams was able to grow as a coach and find meaning in the season