University of Maryland Eastern Shore launches a national search for the next head women's basketball coach, aiming to swiftly identify the right leader focusing on student-athletes' success.

The Big Picture

The university's athletics department is actively seeking a new head coach to steer the Hawk women's basketball team towards success in the upcoming seasons.

By the Numbers
  • UMES women's basketball finished the previous season with a 15-15 overall record and an 8-6 mark in MEAC play.
  • Veteran coach Fred Batchelor, who has held the position since 2004, has a .377 winning percentage and led the team to one appearance in the MEAC tournament final.
State of Play
  • The university fields teams in 14 sports, including women's volleyball, basketball, and bowling in the MEAC conference.
  • UMES is expanding its athletic programs with the addition of men's volleyball set to commence competition in January 2025.
What's Next

The selection committee will continue their meticulous search process to appoint a new head coach who can elevate the women's basketball program's performance and support student-athletes.

Bottom Line

UMES' quest for a new head women's basketball coach reflects a commitment to enhancing athletic success and fostering student-athletes' achievements, signaling a new chapter for the Hawk's basketball program.