Bowling Green State University Athletics
What They Are Saying about new BGSU Women's Basketball Coach Fred Chmiel
What They Are Saying About new Women's Basketball Head Coach Fred Chmiel
"Fred Chimel is the perfect person for Bowling Green. I have had the privilege of coaching with Fred both at Temple and South Carolina and his contributions have proven to be invaluable. He is a student of the game who will continue the success of the Falcons. Fred is results oriented and will be an ambassador for the University in the community. He is an outstanding floor coach and relentless recruiter. With Fred at the helm of the Falcons program he will create an infectious culture that will create a home court advantage at the Stroh Center every night."
-Â Dawn Staley, Head Coach, South Carolina
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"Coach Chimel will be a great addition to Bowling Green State University. He will positively affect the lives of student-athletes on and off the court and his program will embrace the campus community. The success of Falcon basketball will continue under Coach Chimel's leadership."Â
-Â Ray Tanner, Director of Athletics, South Carolina
"Fred is one of the smartest and hardest working coaches I've ever had the pleasure of working with. He's competitive, passionate and an excellent developer of talent. I look forward to watching what he and his staff can accomplish."
-Â Darius Taylor, General Manager, Connecticut Sun
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"Fred is truly an outstanding coach. He excels at player development, is a masterful tactician, and is a flat out winner! Every program he has been a part of has won. He will no doubt bring that winning edge to Bowling Green."
-Â Coquese Washington, Head Coach, Rutgers
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"Great Hire! Fred has been part of building championship-caliber programs throughout his career. The Bowling Green community is getting an outstanding person and coach. I had the pleasure of working with Fred at Penn State and he is a triple-threat coach: strong in player development, X's and O's, and building relationships/recruiting. He will bring energy and excitement to Bowling Green Women's Basketball."
-Â Kia Damon-Olson, Head Coach, LafayetteÂ
"Coach Chmiel was an integral part of my SDSU staff that culminated with a run to the Sweet Sixteen. Fred's X and O and player development strengths are exceptional. His ability to rapport and motivate separates him from others. Fred just gets it, and everyone around him feels that. Congratulations Bowling Green, you got yourself a game changer."Â
-Â Beth Burns, Associate Head Coach, USC
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"I am so excited for Fred to have an opportunity to become the head coach at such a traditionally great basketball program. Coach Chmiel is as hard-working as any coach I have known and will bring an intensity and competitive drive to win second to none. His knowledge of the game and ability to teach and communicate with his players are traits that will ensure that the Bowling Green women's program will continue to be one of the most well-respected programs in the nation. Fans are going to love the disruptive pressure defense and high-octane early offense systems that he will bring to the program. What a great hire Bowling Green has made! You not only brought in a fantastic basketball coach, but Fred is just a really good person that will be well liked by all in the Bowling Green family."
-Â Gary Kloppenburg, Assistant Coach, Indiana Fever
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