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Betsy Witman |
Head Women's Basketball Coach bwitman@ycp.edu 717-815-1537 |
Betsy Witman enters her 13th season at the
helm of the Spartan women’s basketball team and the program
has never been better. Coming off the most successful season in
school history, Witman is reloading with a talented group of
newcomers in addition to the returning talent that should allow the
Spartans to maintain their status as one of the region’s top
programs.
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 2008-2009 Spartans had the greatest
season in school history as they won 27 games, earned an at-large
berth in the NCAA Tournament, advanced to the Sweet 16, won a
school-record 25 straight games, and went a perfect 16-0 in the
Capital Athletic?Conference regular season. For her efforts, Witman
was named the CAC Coach-of-the-Year and also earned WBCA Regional
Coach-of-the-Year. She is now a two-time CAC Coach-of-the-Year as
she also earned the honor in 2002.
Witman posted her 100th career win on
February 9, 2004, in a 68-64 win over Elizabethtown. She captured
her 150th career win on November 20, 2007, against Goucher.
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 is not 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 want us to build on the success of last year
and continue to maintain our status as one of the top programs in
the region and the nation. The Grumbacher Center is one of the
finest facilities in the east coast if not the nation.”
“With our outstanding academic reputation
and reputable athletic program, I am confident in our team’s
ability to continue 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 and again in 2008. They have now finished
in the top two in four of the last six academic years.
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Sue Kuhn |
Asst. Women's Basketball Coach |
Sue Kuhn enters her 17th 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 and was a 1,000 point scorer
before lettering at Lock Haven University where she earned her
degree in Physical Education. She also helped lead the Lady Eagles
to the PSAC?championship.
Kuhn currently teaches in the Biglerville School
System.
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Joe Scholles |
Asst. Women's Basketball Coach |
Joe Scholles begins his fifth season as a
member of Betsy Witman’s staff. Scholles is a former standout
player at Hanover High School. He served Witman the last two years
as a student manager before being elevated to his current position
where he is in his third season.
Scholles brings a tireless energy to the
program. His responsibilities include game day preparation,
recruiting, assisting in practice preparation, and other duties
assigned by Coach Witman.
“Joe is a hard worker that has made
himself an important part of our staff,” says
Witman.
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Nate Lippy |
Student Asst. Women's Basketball Coach |
Nate Lippy moves onto his fourth year
with the Spartan program and first year as a student-assistant
coach. Lippy spent his first three years as a student-manager as he
assisted with practice, kept the scorebook during games and
performed other various tasks during the course of the season.
Lippy is very dedicated to the program and will
move to the bench where he will assist Coach Witman in all aspects
of the program. He will be responsible for game day preparation,
assisting in practice, and organizing the student-managers.
“Nate has been very important to our
program and I look forward to him being part of our coaching
staff,”?states Witman.