Twister Sister Summary - Coaching Possibilities

[ZorkClone]

Why do people think she would be a good coach other than she was a Cyclone for five years? She was mostly this stoic personality that no one really knows. She's never spoken much and rarely showed any emotion. I'll admit to never much taking on a big liking for her.

I would like her as a coach in the way she's been a champion for ISU. I mean it in the same vein as people saying they'd like to see Niang coach here, just because it would be neat to see. If she went somewhere else and showed that she wasn't a good coach, I wouldn't want her to coach here.

I have no idea what makes a good/great coach. Often times it seems like equal parts luck, skill and program support.

 

[jspeels]

I would like her as a coach in the way she's been a champion for ISU. I mean it in the same vein as people saying they'd like to see Niang coach here, just because it would be neat to see. If she went somewhere else and showed that she wasn't a good coach, I wouldn't want her to coach here.

I have no idea what makes a good/great coach. Often times it seems like equal parts luck, skill and program support.

Ryan was the only one coaching during many games last season, the rest were just there. Not saying she is even close to ready, but she may have the intelligence and understanding of players/teams.

 

[acoustimac]

Why do people think she would be a good coach other than she was a Cyclone for five years? She was mostly this stoic personality that no one really knows. She's never spoken much and rarely showed any emotion. I'll admit to never much taking on a big liking for her.

From the way the staff has described her over the years it seems she has the mindset and understanding of the game to be a coach. As mentioned she needs seasoning in a couple of other programs.

 

[mred]

Somewhat related, potentially: Coach Schaben just changed her twitter account from "LadyCyclones" to "CoachSchaben" and unfollowed around 300 of her 500 follows. Those who were unfollowed include all current members of the coaching staff (not counting Bill, who isn't on social media anymore) and players on the 26-27 roster.

 

[cykadelic2]

Somewhat related, potentially: Coach Schaben just changed her twitter account from "LadyCyclones" to "CoachSchaben" and unfollowed around 300 of her 500 follows. Those who were unfollowed include all current members of the coaching staff (not counting Bill, who isn't on social media anymore) and players on the 26-27 roster.

If she is leaving the staff, would not surprise me if they are setting up a HC in waiting which may suggest Ezell.

 

[AlCyJim]

Somewhat related, potentially: Coach Schaben just changed her twitter account from "LadyCyclones" to "CoachSchaben" and unfollowed around 300 of her 500 follows. Those who were unfollowed include all current members of the coaching staff (not counting Bill, who isn't on social media anymore) and players on the 26-27 roster.

is there a change coming with the staff to bring in the next coach?

 

[dahliaclone]

If she is leaving the staff, would not surprise me if they are setting up a HC in waiting which may suggest Ezell.

Heather Ezell? What's she doing now?

 

[cykadelic2]

Heather Ezell? What's she doing now?

Heather Ezell - Women's Basketball Coach - University of Wyoming Athletics

Heather Ezell will be in her fourth season as the head coach of the Cowgirls in 2025-26 after spending the seven previous seasons on the UW staff, including three

gowyo.com

 

[Jnecker4cy]

Heather Ezell? What's she doing now?

Head Coach at Wyoming.

 

[dahliaclone]

Head Coach at Wyoming.

Just saw that. No NCAA teams and this year was 10-20?

 

[Jnecker4cy]

Somewhat related, potentially: Coach Schaben just changed her twitter account from "LadyCyclones" to "CoachSchaben" and unfollowed around 300 of her 500 follows. Those who were unfollowed include all current members of the coaching staff (not counting Bill, who isn't on social media anymore) and players on the 26-27 roster.

Is Steyer still considered the Top Assistant. Figure if they brought in a Coachbin waiting it would be in Steyer's position.

 

[t.m.]

Why do people think she would be a good coach other than she was a Cyclone for five years? She was mostly this stoic personality that no one really knows. She's never spoken much and rarely showed any emotion. I'll admit to never much taking on a big liking for her.

The same reason that every time a player leaves the MBB team and then a year later announces they are back in the portal, this board is full of "I'd like to see XXX come back!". People like what they know.

 

[ZorkClone]

Somewhat related, potentially: Coach Schaben just changed her twitter account from "LadyCyclones" to "CoachSchaben" and unfollowed around 300 of her 500 follows. Those who were unfollowed include all current members of the coaching staff (not counting Bill, who isn't on social media anymore) and players on the 26-27 roster.

No info, but if it really is Bill’s last year I would be shopping my resume now before I’m out of a job.

 

[cykadelic2]

Just saw that. No NCAA teams and this year was 10-20?

Wyoming is a tough job but her resume doesn't suggest good odds of success at ISU.

And while Bill has earned the right to leave upon the expiration of his current contract, there needs to be a clean break from him, his current staff and his coaching tree after 2026-27.

 

[kcdc4isu]

Wyoming is a tough job but her resume doesn't suggest good odds of success at ISU.

And while Bill has earned the right to leave upon the expiration of his current contract, there needs to be a clean break from him, his current staff and his coaching tree after 2026-27.

I followed her teams in the past and liked the style of play. It was not like what Bill has done the last few years. Also IMO it is tough to get players to come to Wyoming.

 

[Nococy]

Just saw that. No NCAA teams and this year was 10-20?

Her first 3 years were not bad with 20 plus wins and being in the the mountain west championship game twice but last year was a disaster for her

 

[acoustimac]

Her first 3 years were not bad with 20 plus wins and being in the the mountain west championship game twice but last year was a disaster for her

They graduated 4 of 5 starters after last season.

 

[OWLCITYCYFAN]

Somewhat related, potentially: Coach Schaben just changed her twitter account from "LadyCyclones" to "CoachSchaben" and unfollowed around 300 of her 500 follows. Those who were unfollowed include all current members of the coaching staff (not counting Bill, who isn't on social media anymore) and players on the 26-27 roster.

So the cyber sleuthing is cool, but has anything tangible come out about Coach Schaban? If a sacrificial lamb is required for the mass exodus, it wasn’t going to be Steyer or Billy. If Latoja is leaving ISU, hope she finds a new spot quickly.

 

[mred]

So the cyber sleuthing is cool, but has anything tangible come out about Coach Schaban? If a sacrificial lamb is required for the mass exodus, it wasn’t going to be Steyer or Billy. If Latoja is leaving ISU, hope she finds a new spot quickly.

Several of her most recent follows are related to Texas State WBB (where Chris Kielsmeier was just hired), so it's possible she's at least under consideration for an assistant position there.

 

[acoustimac]

Several of her most recent follows are related to Texas State WBB (where Chris Kielsmeier was just hired), so it's possible she's at least under consideration for an assistant position there.

Yeah…she’s added about four follows related to
TSU