Women's Basketball

York College women’s basketball continues to make strides towards their stated goal of winning a Capital Athletic Conference championship and all the development in the program can be credited to Betsy Witman, the energetic 11th year head coach and leader of the Spartan program.

Witman took over her current post on August 1, 1997. She serves as the Associate Athletic Director in addition to her duties on the hardwood. The 2006-07 Spartans tied the previous school record for victories with 18, tying them with the 2001-02 squad. The Spartans made their first-ever appearance in the CAC championship game in 2003-04 as the program continues to progress to the upper echelon of the Capital Athletic Conference and the Atlantic region. Witman posted her 100th career win on February 9, 2004 in a 68-64 win over Elizabethtown. She is closing in on 150 wins as she is 147-118 in her ten years at the helm of the green and white.

Witman came to York after four seasons of serving as the women’s assistant coach at Millersville University. The Marauders won 57 games during Witman’s tenure at Millersville including a 17-9 season in 1996-97. In addition to coaching at Millersville, Witman has also served as an assistant at the University of Delaware.

Witman doesn’t come in a stranger to York County basketball. She was born and raised in Hanover before traveling to James Madison University where she was a 1,000 point scorer for two Sweet 16 teams. She earned her undergraduate degree in Physical Education/Sport Management from JMU and her master’s degree in Physical Education/Sports Medicine from the University of Delaware. She was named one of the best five high school players in York County over the last 40 years by the York Dispatch. She is also a member of the Hanover High School Athletic Hall of Fame and recently received the Hanover Alumni Career Achievement Award.

“I am happy with the direction of our program,” says Witman. “I think we have built the program up to where it is a very attractive option for talented student-athletes. I believe that we will continue to elevate the program to that of elite regional power. The Grumbacher Center makes us even more attractive to good players.”

“With our outstanding academic reputation and improving athletic program, I am confident in our team’s ability to make York College very proud. We have a great group of kids who work hard and possess the talent to make this a very special program,” says Witman.

The Spartans continue to be outstanding academically. After reaching the pinnacle in 2005, the Spartans finished second in 2006. They have now finished in the top two of the nation for team GPA in each of the last three academic years.

Sue Kuhn enters her 15th season as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball program. Kuhn previously served as former coach Donna Wise’s assistant and remained on staff with Coach Witman.

Kuhn came to York from Biglerville High School where she served as the head girls’

basketball coach.

“Kuhnie” brings a wealth of experience to the Spartan program. In addition to her stint at Biglerville, she also served one year as an assistant coach at Gettysburg College.

Kuhn’s playing experience was extensive. She played at New Oxford High School before lettering at Lock Haven University where she earned her degree in Physical Education. She also helped lead the Lady Eagles to the PSAC Title.

Kuhn currently teaches in the Biglerville School System.