WATERBURY, Conn. – Post University and the department of athletics announced the reclassification of the head women's basketball coaching position from part-time to full-time on Friday. Due to his professional position as an educator for the state of Connecticut, current head coach
Alan Stekloff has declined the position. As a result a national search for the next head coach will commence.
“During his time with the Post University women's basketball program, Alan has taken the program to a new level,” Athletic Director
Anthony Fallacaro said. “His hard work and dedication led the team to its best season since 2006, which is a testament to the type of student-athletes he has brought to Post. We hope to continue the success that Alan has brought to the program in the future.”
The women's basketball program won 10 games last season including its last four of the 2011-12 campaign. Third Team All-Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) choice
Aubrey Latham (Mystic, Conn.) led the team in scoring with 15.5 points per game, while
Monique Chance (Brooklyn, N.Y.) ranked 13
th in the nation in rebounds per game with a mark of 11.3. Chance had seven double-doubles during the year.
“As we continue to rapidly expand at Post University, our commitment to growth and improving the athletic department remains at the forefront of these changes,” Chief Financial Officer/Vice President for Finance & Administration
Scott Allen said. “By making the head women's basketball coach a full-time position, we hope to attract a well-qualified candidate, who sees the equal importance of academics and athletics in a college community. This individual will be able to attract high-quality student-athletes who will succeed on the court and in the classroom to Post University.”
About Post University
Founded in 1890, Post University is a student-focused, career-driven university committed to providing students with the knowledge, personal skills and experience required to be leaders in their chosen fields. Located in Waterbury, Conn., Post University provides a wide array of degree programs for on-campus and online students of all ages. It is known for its quality, career-driven academic programs, small classes, and competitive NCAA Division II athletics. Its more than 9,000 full- and part-time students come from the United States and abroad, and are supported by faculty whose mission is to prepare students to compete and succeed in today's global workplace. To learn more about Post University, visit
www.Post.edu or call
800-345-2562.
