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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.


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.


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.


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.