ELON, N.C. – Elon University head coach Karen Barefoot has
announced Marie Christian, Bill Broderick and Rachel Stockdale as her first
Phoenix assistant coaches, completing the staff for the 2008-09 women’s
basketball season. Barefoot was
named the fifth head coach in the history of the Phoenix women’s basketball
program on April 7.
“I am very excited to announce the hiring of Marie
Christian, Bill Broderick, and Rachel Stockdale,” Barefoot said. “Each coach has enjoyed success at
different levels of the game and brings with them a wealth of experience, passion and
knowledge that I hope will translate into building this program for success!”
Christian comes to Elon after spending three years as an
assistant coach at Old Dominion University. During her three years there, Christian guided the Monarchs
to three NCAA Tournaments, including a Sweet 16 appearance in 2008, and three
CAA titles. At ODU, she was
primarily responsible for the development of the point guards and perimeter
players. She also served as the
academic liaison, scouting coordinator and film exchange coordinator. Prior to serving at ODU, Christian was
an assistant coach at the University of California at Berkeley, University of
Dayton, and at Western Illinois University.
As a player at Old Dominion, Christian was the starting
point guard for the Monarch’s 1985 NCAA National Championship team. As a two-year team captain and
four-year starter, she also helped the Monarchs to four consecutive trips to
the NCAA Tournament and four consecutive Sunbelt Conference championships. She currently ranks third all-time at
ODU in assists and was inducted in the Chicago Public League Hall of Fame in
1996 and the Illinois State Hall of Fame in 1999. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in sports
management in 1988.
At Elon, Christian will be responsible for the development
of perimeter players, assist in recruiting efforts and serve as the liaison for
strength and conditioning. She
will also be in charge of scheduling and scouting. as well as serve as the
alumni and academic support liaison.
Broderick joins the Elon staff after serving as a head
basketball coach at George Mason High School since 2003. In his first three seasons there, he
coached the boys’ team before taking over the girls’ team in 2006. On the college level, Broderick was
most recently the associate head women’s basketball coach at the University of
Pittsburgh, serving as the primary floor coach for post players. During his tenure with the Panthers, he
monitored the academic progress of the student-athletes and scheduled all
non-conference games.
Broderick completed his Master of Education in health and
physical education from Frostburg State University in 1995. He graduated magna cum laude from
Frostburg State in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in health and physical
education.
He will serve as the recruiting coordinator by implementing
a recruiting plan for the Phoenix.
Broderick will also work with the development of post players and assist
with fundraising and marketing of the Elon women’s basketball program.
Stockdale joins the staff after spending last season at Wake
Forest University as the women’s basketball team videographer. During her tenure there, she was
responsible for breaking down film and coordinating the film exchange between
the Demon Deacons and their opponents.
She also provided media relations assistance during the 2008 NCAA
Basketball Men’s East Regional.
Before joining the staff at Wake Forest, Stockdale worked
with Sun Spots/FSN Florida as a marketing assistant where she acted as the
primary contact for advertising agencies for execution and fulfillment of
campaigns. She also spearheaded
street and on-site marketing at Florida State University and the University of
Florida basketball and football games, as well as special events including the
SEC Football Championship, the BCS Championship and the NCAA Final Four.
As a student-athlete, Stockdale was a four-year varsity
letter-winner for the North Carolina State University women’s basketball
team. As a team captain, Stockdale
led the Wolfpack to three NCAA Tournament appearances. She earned a spot on the All-ACC
Freshman Team and received the Peanut Doak Rookie of the Year award. She received her bachelor’s degree from
N.C. State in 2006 and was a member of the Dean’s List.
Stockdale will also be in charge of film exchange, be
responsible for player development and serve as the coordinator for summer
camps. Her other responsibilities
will include community outreach, working with the Phoenix Club, supervising
team managers and assist with scouting and recruiting.
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