Immaculata University Women's Basketball

Overall Record: 61-19 Conference Record (Including Playoffs): 35-4 Brittany Whalen is in her third season as head coach of the Immaculata Mighty Macs women’s basketball program in 2025-26. In 2025-26, Whalen led the Mighty Macs to their second consecutive Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Championship, defeating Marywood University and earning the program's second straight NCAA Tournament appearance. With the victory, Immaculata capped off an impressive 30-0 undefeated run in Atlantic East Conference play over the past two seasons. Whalen and her staff were named Atlantic East Conference Coaching Staff of the Year for the second consecutive season. Whalen recorded her 50th career win as head coach on Jan. 21, 2026 against Marymount University Saints women's basketball. In 2024–25, Whalen guided Immaculata to a 22–4 overall record and a perfect 10–0 Atlantic East regular season, finishing 12–0 in conference play after winning the league championship. The Mighty Macs also went 14–0 at home, achieved the program’s first 20-win season since 1976, were ranked in Region V for four consecutive weeks, and earned the second NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. Whalen and her staff were named Atlantic East Coaching Staff of the Year, and she was also recognized as City of Basketball Love Coach of the Year. In her first season as head coach in 2023–24, Whalen led the Mighty Macs to a 15–11 record and 7–3 conference mark, earning the No. 2 seed in the Atlantic East Tournament and hosting a conference semifinal. Achievements: AEC Championships (2024-25, 2025-26) NCAA Tournament Appearances (2025, 2026) Coaching Staff of the Year Honors (2024-25, 2025-26) City of Basketball Love Coach of the Year (2025) 50 wins in 68 games (as of 1/21/26) Player Development & Honors Under Whalen: 2 Atlantic East Player of the Year selections 3 Atlantic East Defensive Player of the Year selections 2 Atlantic East Rookie of the Year selections 4 All-Atlantic East First Team selections 6 All-Atlantic East Second Team selections 1 D3hoops.com Second Team All-Region V selection 1 D3hoops.com First Team All-Region V selection 2 Philly-SIDA Academic All-Area selections Academic Success: Whalen's teams have also excelled academically: 22 All-Atlantic East Academic Team selections 17 Dean's List honorees (3.7+ GPA) 7 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District selections AEC Team Academic Award Winner - Highest Team GPA (2023-24, 2024-25) WBCA Academic Top 25 Honor Roll - Special Mention (2024, 2025) An Immaculata University graduate ('15), Whalen was a four-year member of the women’s basketball and softball teams. She returned to her alma mater as an assistant coach from 2015–2018, where she worked in player development, scouting, and recruiting. As a student-athlete, Whalen appeared in 95 games with 56 starts, scoring 660 points and grabbing 575 rebounds. She earned Second Team All-Conference honors in 2014–15 and helped lead Immaculata to back-to-back CSAC Championship game appearances during her final two seasons. Whalen earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (Pre–Occupational Therapy) from Immaculata in 2015 and an Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant from Harcum College in 2018, where she went on to spend several years working at Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital prior to transitioning back to Immaculata. She currently resides in Wilmington, Del. with her husband, Dan, a former pitcher for the Mighty Macs baseball program. ***Career Record at Immaculata/Career Record Overall updated as of March 16, 2026***

Chelsea Turgeon returns for a third season to serve as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball team. A dedicated member of the coaching staff, she brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the program. As a former player for the Immaculata University basketball team, Chelsea draws on her athletic experience as well as her professional background as a physical therapist to support the development of her athletes, focusing on both their physical health and mental fortitude. During her time with the team, Chelsea played a key role in guiding the players to success, contributing to a championship victory in 2025. She remains committed to helping each athlete achieve their full potential, fostering a culture of excellence both on and off the court. Chelsea takes pride in her identity as a Mighty Mac and is dedicated to upholding the values and traditions of the program. Outside of basketball, Chelsea is the wife of Travis and the mother of a fun-loving six-year-old.

Tori Foster is in her first season with the Mighty Macs in 2025-26.

Dave Parker is in his 12th season with the Mighty Macs in 2025-26. The 2016-17 season marked a return to the Mighty Macs for Parker, who stepped away from college coaching following the 2009-10 season. During his time on the Immaculata sideline, Parker has helped lead the Mighty Macs to two Atlantic East Conference championships in 2021-22 and 2024-25. In his first season back, Parker helped Immaculata back to the CSAC Quarterfinals after a year of missing the postseason. Prior to his arrival at Immaculata, Parker spent 16 years as the head varsity basketball coach at Villa Maria Lower Academy. Overall, Parker has over 45 years worth of coaching experience at the college, AAU, high school, and middle school levels. In his career, Parker has recruited seven 1,000-point scorers. He has a B.S. in business from Mount Saint Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Md. Parker and his wife, Kathleen, reside in Westtown, Pa. He has a daughter, Katie, and two granddaughters.

John Flood is in his first season with the Mighty Macs in 2025-26. Flood is a 2025 Immaculata graduate, with a degree in Finance. He is currently pursuing his MBA at the University. During his collegiate career, Flood was a four-year member of the Immaculata men’s basketball team, serving as a three-year starter and a team captain. He looks forward to bringing his leadership experience, dedication, and passion for the game to the women’s program as the Mighty Macs continue to build on their tradition of excellence.