Christie Sides has been named head coach of the WNBA’s Indiana Fever by Matthew Vantryon, the Indianapolis Star.
Nov. 4, 2022, Friday; 1 minute read
Christie Sides was named the new head coach of the Indiana Fever on Friday.
She most recently served as an assistant for the Atlanta Dream in the 2022 campaign. She performed in a variety of coaching roles at the collegiate and international levels over the previous 20 years, most recently as an assistant coach with the Indiana Fever in 2018 and 2019.
Fever President Dr. Allison Barber said in a statement, “We are thrilled to have someone with Christie’s experience and record of success leading our young players to the next level.” “Coach Sides personifies our Fever principles and objectives. She is dedicated to achieving excellence, a fierce competitor on the court, and a valuable member of our community.
The team that the Sides will take over has an 11-57 record over the previous two seasons and a 44.2% likelihood of selecting first overall in the 2023 WNBA draft.
Christie Sides was appointed as the newest head coach of the Indiana Fever on Friday.
Christie Sides was appointed as the newest head coach of the Indiana Fever on Friday.
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“I would like to express my gratitude to Lin Dunn, the Simon family, and the whole Pacers Sports & Entertainment team for this chance. Being a member of a top-tier sports team is an honor, Sides said in a statement. “We are entering a new era of Fever basketball, and I am thrilled to work with Lin and the rest of the organization to build the foundation for sustainable success.” Indiana has a long history of winning.
Christie Sides hired by the Indiana Fever as coach originally published in this item on the Indianapolis Star.
