Wakisha Briggs, M.Ed., Profile:

New as Head Coach, but not new to
MCC-Penn Valley.

As a basketball coach, my efforts extend beyond athleticism. I continue to work tirelessly to instill a sense of school pride, build community awareness, and motivate students to set and achieve higher academic goals.

My work experience has enabled me to gain the necessary skills required to be successful in the position as a Head Women's Basketball Coach. I earned a Master of Arts in Adult Education specializing in Adult Education and Trainig in August 2008. I have over eight years of experience as a Women's Head Assistant Coach on the college level; competing in five National Championships. As a personal trainer, I have mentored and trained over 45 student-athletes who entered Division I, NAIA, and Junior College programs.

I have demonstrated my ability to motivate student-athletes through life skills and leadership strategies on and off the court. I am extremely excited about this opportunity, which will allow me to expand my carer and make meaningful contributions to an exceptional collegiate athletic program.

As an alumnus, I am personally and professionally driven to ensure the success of student-athletes and Penn Valley's collegiate athletic program.

Kiera Hardy Assistant Coach Certifications/Experience: • BA - Family and Child Development • Archbishop O'Hara High School - Head JV and Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach • Park University - Assistant Women's Basketball Coach • Nebraska Team Camp - Women's basketball camp leader/coach, 2004-2007 • Professional player - Strackonice - Czeck Republic, 2008 • Professional player - Haukar - Iceland, 2007-2008 • WNBA player - Connecticut Suns, May 2007 Recognition/Awards: • Naismith Trophy Candidate • Kodak/WBCA Regioon 5 All-American: 2007 • Preseason Honorable-mention All-American (Street & SMith's, 2006) • Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (Fall 2003) • Division One student Athlete: 2003-07

Sheri Deets Strength Trainer Certifications: WITS Personal Trainer AFAA Primary & Step Certification NETA Yoga & Pilates Certification AHA BLS Instructor Penn Valley: 7 years full time fitness specialist; 12 years part time instructor

Kim Smith, MAED/CI Women's Basketball Academic Coach Specialties: College teaching, academic advising/coaching, career and leadership development 21+ years held roles in post-secondary educational environments Passion is in college teaching, career academic advising, training and development Student advocate, grounded in the philosophy that all students canlearn and achieve their goals Dedicated to providing continued support and professional guidance - explore personal, professional and educational options in their quest for goal attainment

• Cumulative college coaching record as Head Assistant: 94W / 44L
• Park University record as Head Assistant: 2007-08 - 15W / 17L
• Fort Scott Community College record as Head Assistant: 2006-07 - 21W / 9L
• MCC-Penn Valley record as Head Assistant: 2003-05 - 57W / 18L
• 3rd Region IV Jayhawks Conference, 2006
• National Competitor, 2008 - Park University Pirates
• Undefeated - Regional Playoffs 2005, MCC-Penn Valley Lady Scouts
• District Championship - MCC-Penn Valley, 2004
• Regional Championship - MCC-Penn Valley, 2004
• National Competitor - MCC-Penn Valley, 2004
• Member of American Counsel for Higher Education (ACHE)
• Member of Yale University's Comer School of Development Program
• Member of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)