Head Women’s Basketball Coach Rob Edmisson resigned in March.
“After serious consideration, thought and prayer, I have decided to step down from my position as head coach at Missouri Western,” Edmisson said. “I believe at this time it is best for Missouri Western to find a new leader who can build on the success we have brought back to this program. My family has tremendously enjoyed St. Joseph and the support of this community during our time at Missouri Western and we wish nothing but the best for this program, department and University in the future.”
Edmisson led the program for seven seasons, compiling a 118-86 record at Missouri Western. Under his leadership, the Griffons won the 2016 MIAA Regular Season Championship and set an MIAA record with 20 conference wins that season. The 2015-16 Griffons also reached the NCAA Division II Central Region Championships.
Nineteen student-athletes received All-MIAA distinction under Edmisson’s tutelage, including 2016 MIAA Player of the Year LaQuinta Jefferson. The Griffons reached the postseason in six of Edmisson’s seven years, reaching the MIAA Championship quarterfinals all six times and the semifinals twice.
In 23 seasons as a collegiate head coach, Edmisson compiled 520 wins and a .728 winning percentage.