Patricia S.W. Epps, Director of Athletics and Recreation
announced Kirsten Richter as head women's basketball coach at
Franklin & Marshall College. A 2003 graduate of F&M,
Richter spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the
Diplomats before joining the Randolph-Macon staff.
"I am thrilled to have Kirsten back in Lancaster," said
Epps. "Her familiarity with the F&M student body and basketball
program made her a natural fit for the position. Kirsten's
experience with a traditional NCAA playoff team at Randolph-Macon
will only serve to improve the F&M team."
During her four years as an assistant coach at Randolph-Macon,
Richter concentrated on recruiting, scouting, and player
development. Richter was instrumental in helping Randolph-Macon to
89 wins during her time in Ashland, which included a 67-13 mark
against ODAC foes. Richter helped the Yellow Jackets to a pair
of ODAC Championships (2007 and 2009) and appearances in the NCAA
Tournament in each of those seasons.
Richter returns to F&M to continue her success she had as an
assistant. Prior to leaving for Randolph-Macon she concentrated on
player development. Richter helped coach two Centennial Conference
Player of the Year award winners and four All-Conference selections
in her three seasons.
Richter earned her B.A. in government with a minor in public
policy from F&M in 2003. She went on to receive her M.Ed. in
sport management from Millersville University in 2006.
For her performance in the classroom, Richter was the recipient
of the Sport Management Graduate Faculty Award for academic
excellence. Richter is a graduate of the NCAA Women Coaches Academy
(San Antonio, 2005) and is an active member of the Women's
Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA).
