Chris Koclanes
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| Dallas Wings | |
|---|---|
| Position | Head coach |
| League | WNBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | Pelham, New York, U.S |
| Career information | |
| College | Old Dominion |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 2019–2022 | Connecticut Sun (defensive coordinator) |
| 2023 | Los Angeles Sparks (defensive coordinator) |
| 2023–24 | USC (assistant coach) |
| 2025–present | Dallas Wings |
Chris Koclanes is an American professional basketball coach who is the head coach of the Dallas Wings of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). He previously served as an assistant coach with the Connecticut Sun, Los Angeles Sparks, and USC Trojans.[1]
Coaching career
[edit]Koclanes began his basketball career as director of operations for the William & Mary Tribe women’s basketball team.[2] From 2013 to 2015 he worked as video coordinator for the Saint Joseph's Hawks.[3] In 2015, Koclanes was hired as video coordinator for the USC Trojans, a position he held until the 2018–2019 season.[4]
In 2016, Koclanes joined the Connecticut Sun of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), working as video coordinator under head coach Curt Miller. In 2019, he was promoted to assistant coach, serving as defensive coordinator.[5]
In 2023, Koclanes followed Miller to the Los Angeles Sparks, once again working as defensive coordinator.[6]
In September 2023, Koclanes returned to USC as an assistant coach under head coach Lindsay Gottlieb.[4]
On December 23, 2024, Koclanes was named the head coach of the Dallas Wings, once again reuniting with Miller, who had been named the general manager of the Wings in November.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dallas Wings Name Chris Koclanes Head Coach". wings.wnba.com. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- ^ "Tribe Women?s Basketball Hires Chris Koclanes as Director of Operations". William & Mary Athletics. July 20, 2012. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ "Chris Koclanes - Video Coordinator - Women's Basketball Coaches". Saint Joseph's University. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ a b "Chris Koclanes Joins USC Women's Basketball Staff As Assistant Coach". USC Athletics. January 22, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ "5 things to know about Chris Koclanes, the Dallas Wings' newest head coach". Dallas News. December 24, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ Silverman, Blake (April 26, 2024). "Curt Miller and Staff Ready to Return Los Angeles Sparks to Main Stage » Winsidr". Winsidr. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ "Dallas Wings Name Chris Koclanes Head Coach". wings.wnba.com. Retrieved January 27, 2025.