HILLSDALE, Mich., March 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillsdale College today announces that it has begun a national search for a head women's basketball coach.
The search comes after the departure of current head coach, Todd Mitmesser. Mitmesser coached the program for the past two seasons and had an overall record of 24-29. His contract has not been renewed for the 2017-2018 season.
Hillsdale College's Director of Athletics Don Brubacher said, "The women's basketball program is moving in a new direction. It is always difficult to make these decisions, but we feel this change is best for the program. We thank Todd Mitmesser for his work with the team and wish him the best."
About Hillsdale College Athletics
Hillsdale College is a NCAA Division II athletic program which includes baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, football, men's golf, softball, women's swimming, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field, and women's volleyball.
Off the court, Hillsdale athletes have earned consecutive NCAA Presidents' Awards for Academic Excellence, which recognize Division II schools with exemplary Academic Success Ratings. Hillsdale's 98-percent ASR puts it among the most academically successful institutions in Division II sports. More information at HillsdaleChargers.com.
About Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College, founded in 1844, has built a national reputation through its classical liberal arts core curriculum and its principled refusal to accept federal or state taxpayer subsidies, even indirectly in the form of student grants or loans. It also conducts an educational outreach effort promoting civil and religious liberty, including a free monthly speech digest, Imprimis, with a circulation of more than 3.5 million. More information at Hillsdale.edu.
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