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TO GOLDEN BEAR NATION As many of you know, I have chosen to leave WVU Tech to be the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Tusculum University. The decision was made with a heavy heart and was one that was tremendously agonizing.

Choosing to leave home a 2nd time was unbelievably difficult. I consider one of the greatest honors of my career to be able to come back home and wear the blue and gold along with the flying WV. Being a West Virginian is special, so that experience has meant the world to me.

Hinton and Southern West Virginia will always be home for me. I love the people, the beautiful surroundings, and the pride that comes with claiming this state as your own. Many thanks to Kenny Howell and Carolyn Long for the opportunity to coach Golden Bear Women’s Basketball.

President Long could not have been more supportive of our team during her time here and she has my utmost respect. I have been in the world of college athletics for quite a while now, and there is no better athletic director than Kenny Howell anywhere.

It has been a pleasure to work with such an outstanding person. I want the players that I have had the opportunity to work with know how much I appreciate and love them. I could not be more grateful for the loyalty and comradery of Ashley Brown.

She is going to be outstanding as a head coach and the school, athletic department, and young women of Golden Bear Women’s Basketball are blessed to have a person of such tremendous character and talent as the new leader of the program.

Most importantly, I am thankful to God for placing me here. Even though The Lord has sent me in a different direction, I will always be a Golden Bear fan and will be keeping up with the success that is in store for not only WVU Tech Women’s Basketball,

but for the entire institution. The women’s basketball program is set up to succeed with Ashley Brown as the new head coach.

Also, Dr. T. Ramon Stuart has made a positive impression already and I am very confident that he will continue the growth in all areas of the West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Thank you again for allowing me to be a Golden Bear! Roger Hodge

Congratulations to Emily Sharkey for signing her Letter of Intent to play Basketball at WVU Tech!!!!

Golden Bear Graduation Day! We are proud of the Class of 2023 and will miss them tremendously. We looked forward to seeing what the future holds for all these amazing student-athletes. Congratulations, Golden Bears 💛💙🐻 Live coverage is available at wvu.zoom.us/j/94165705401?….

Just a few days left to sign up for our end of summer Elite Camp‼️ A great opportunity to come spend the day with our program and be evaluated by our staff! 🔽🔽Register Here Now🔽🔽 wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ez… #CARE💛💙🐻

Had a great visit to with Ashley Brown today and I am excited and grateful to announce that I have received an offer to play for WVU Tech Women’s Basketball!! Thank you for this opportunity!! 💙💛

Thoughts and prayers go out to Concord Womens Basketball 💛 many prayers for the player in need!

Love and prayers for comfort to the Midland Trail HS students & community as this week has been incredibly tough!

Playing in the Raleigh Co. Armory. We are blessed to see and watch the Beckley Boys Basketball team glow and grow! Today, Elijah Redfern needs our prayers! We love and are praying for you, Elijah! 💛

Great day on campus!!! 💛

Yes ma’am!!! We are so excited!!!! Congrats!!! Welcome to our family 💛

James Monroe’s Mary Beth Meadows will play college basketball with WVU Tech Women’s Basketball! She just signed her letter of intent to make it official. You’ll hear from Meadows tonight on WVVA. WVVA Sports #wvgirlsbb