WT's Casey Shingler hired as associate head coach of UTSA volleyball team
After six seasons, and accumulating a whole lot of hardware, West Texas A&M assistant volleyball coach Casey Shingler is taking the next step up.
Shingler, the reigning Division II National Assistant Coach of the Year for volleyball, has accepted the position of associate head coach for the volleyball team at UTSA, a Division I program. WT announced Shingler's departure on Monday with UTSA announcing his hire a few hours later.
"Many experiences have helped shape my coaching journey, but being a part of the West Texas A&M community will forever be a guiding light," Shingler said through a statement released by WT. "Through the past six seasons, I have been honored to work alongside some of the best coaches and administration in the nation and been blessed with the opportunity to help lead and celebrate a special group of student athletes."
Shingler was named National Assistant Coach of the Year for the Division II level this past season after he helped guide WT to the NCAAA Division II National championship for the fifth time in school history. A graduate of the University of Arizona where he played libero, Shingler received a Masters from the University of Arkansas Monticello, where he began his coaching career as an assistant.
After a brief stint as an assistant, he was promoted to head coach in 2011 where he proceeded to double UAM's win total from the previous year. He also coached at the University of Pennsylvania in 2012 where he helped the team produced the nation's highest dig average.
Now, he returns to the Division I level as one of the top-ranking coaches on the staff for the Roadrunners.
"Although we are extremely sad to lose Casey and all he brings to Lady Buff volleyball, we are so excited for his opportunity to continue pursuing his career goals and dreams," WT head coach Kendra Potts said via a statement released by WT. "He has left his permanent mark with WT and the Lady Buff volleyball program."
Women's basketball beats UTPB
The WT women's basketball program is ranked 13th in nation and Friday it showed why.
The Lady Buffs absolutely dominated UT Permian Basin with an 81-54 victory. The win moves them to 13-3 overall and 6-2 in the Lone Star Conference.
Karley Montschenbacher led the way with 21 points. Azia Himeur wasn't far behind with 15 points.
WT is slated to welcome Western New Mexico on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Men's basketball rout UTPB
The WT coaching staff has talked a lot about the amount of depth the team possesses. It showed that off last Friday night.
Twelve different players scored for the Buffs against UT Permian Basin and it all led to an 87-67 victory. WT is now 9-5 overall and 7-1 in LSC play.
Ahamed Mohammed led the way with 13 points, while Damion Thorton and Zach Toussaint each scored 11. Julius Brown and Addison Wallace each put up 10 points.
WT is scheduled to host Western New Mexico on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: WT's Casey Shingler hired as associate head coach of UTSA volleyball team
