Stevenson University Women's Basketball

The second coach in the program's history, Jackie Boswell was hired in June 2011. Boswell also serves as an Assistant Athletics Director of Compliance. Head Coach 2011-Present Reached the MAC Commonwealth quarterfinals in 2021-22 Reached the MAC Commonwealth semifinals and ECAC semifinals in 2019-20 Advanced to the ECAC quarterfinals in 2018-19 Lead the Mustangs to a 17-12 record (2017-18) Boswell won her 100th career win over Alvernia Mustangs reach ECAC semifinals while senior Sara Tarbert established Division III records of 29 doubles-doubles (2016-17) In the 2015-2016 season, the Mustangs reach MAC Commonwealth and capture first ECAC title Sara Tarbert was named the leagues Player of the Year During the 2014-15 season, the Mustangs set a school record in the best starting season of 10-2 and 19 consecutive wins Mustangs hit a program-best 24 wins Boswell led the Mustangs to its second postseason appearance in program history (2013-14) Stevenson finished with a .500 for the third time in program history The Mustang team posted the most wins since 2006-07 Boswell was named Commonwealth Coach of the Year with an 11-7 record in the conference and posting a win over No. 17 Lebanon Valley Mustangs advanced to the CAC's playoffs (2011) Boswell gained her first collegiate win in the season opener         Post Season Appearances: 2019-20 ECAC Semifinals 2018-19 ECAC Quarterfinals 2017-18 ECAC Quarterfinals 2016-17 ECAC Semifinals 2015-16 ECAC South Champions 2014-15 NCAA Second Round 2013-14 ECAC South Quarterfinals Josten's Trophy Finalist (1): 2016-17: Sara Tarbert WBCA All-American (3): 2016-17: Sara Tarbert; 2015-16: Sara Tarbert (Honorable Mention); 2014-15: Sara Tarbert (Honorable Mention) D3hoops.com All-American (2): 2016-17: Sara Tarbert (Second Team); 2015-16: Sara Tarbert (Third Team) D3 News All-American (2): 2015-16: Sara Tarbert (Third Team); 2014-15: Sara Tarbert (Honorable Mention) D3hoops.com Mid-Atlantic Player of the Year (1): 2016-17: Sara Tarbert D3hoops.com All-Mid-Atlantic Region First Team (3): 2016-17: Sara Tarbert; 2015-16: Sara Tarbert; 2014-15: Sara Tarbert ECAC South Player of the Year (1): 2016-17: Sara Tarbert ECAC First Team (3): 2016-17: Sara Tarbert; 2015-16: Sara Tarbert; 2014-15: Sara Tarbert   All-MAC Commonwealth Player of the Year (2): 2016-17: Sara Tarbert; 2015-16: Sara Tarbert All-MAC Commonwealth First Team (4): 2021-22:Olivia Coleman; 2016-17: Sara Tarbert; 2015-16: Sara Tarbert; 2014-15: Sara Tarbert All-MAC Commonwealth Second Team (6): 2020-21: Olivia Coleman; 2019-20: Brandi Hall; 2018-19: Jonyae Curry; 2017-18: Jonyae Curry; 2014-15: Ty Bender 2013-14: Kayla Kelly;  All-MAC Commonwealth Honorable Mention (5): 2023-24: Tessa Boswell; 2022-23: Laci Johnson; 2020-21: Brandi Hall; 2018-19: Hannah Christ; 2016-17: Jonyae Curry CoSIDA Academic All-American (1): 2016-17: Sara Tarbert (Third Team) CoSIDA Academic All-District (3): 2016-17: Sara Tarbert; 2015-16: Sara Tarbert: 2011-12: Daniela Poss MAC Senior Scholar-Athlete (1): 2016-17: Sara Tarbert Academic All-MAC (3): 2016-17: Sara Tarbert; 2015-16: Sara Tarbert; 2014-15: Sara Tarbert Led a seminar at the 2011 WBCA Convention entitled, "Seeking Our Leadership and How to Promote It" Baltimore City High School Coach of the Year (2006, 2007, 2009) Metro High School Coach of the Year (2009) WBCA District 3 High School Coach of the Year (2008) Head Coach/Athletic Director, Seton Keough High School (2000-11) Totaled a 235-82 record, leading the Gators to six IAAM title games Won the 2009 IAAM A Conference Championship and the ESPN RISE National High School Invitational Ranked at No. 12 in the ESPN Rise Girls Basketball Team Rankings Head Coach, USA Olympic Youth Festival (2007) Assistant Coach, Seton Keough High School (1996-2000) Head Coach, USA Olympic Youth Festival in Colorado Springs, Colorado (2007). Won five AAU Championships Head Coach, AAU Basketball - 5 AAU State titles and 8 AAU National Championship appearances Played four seasons at Division III Virginia Wesleyan College Graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College where she earned her bachelor of arts degree in sociology in 1995 She and her husband Tony have three kids, Kayla, Elayna, and Tessa  

Puls has been with head coach Jackie Boswell since 2002, serving as an assistant under Boswell at the Seton Keough for nine years. While with the Gators, the team advanced to five IAAM title games, including winning the 2009 IAAM A Conference championship. The Gators capped off the 2009 season with wins at the ESPN Rise National High School Invitational and the Bishop Walsh Catholic School Invitational. Earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism, Puls graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park. Puls lives in Ellicott City with her husband, Tim, current assistant men's lacrosse coach. They have three children, Tim, Meghan and Travis.  

Brown was integral part of the winning tradition at Seton Keough High School where he spent 10 seasons as an assistant under Boswell. During that time, the Gators totaled a 235-82 record and appeared in six IAAM title games, winning an A conference championship in 2009. Prior to Seton Keough, Brown enjoyed eight years of success coaching AAU basketball before joining Boswell. Brown lives in Howard County and is a 1980 graduate of Robert Morris.  

Shiferaw comes to Stevenson University from Anytime Fitness where he was the Assistant Fitness Director, Personal Trainer since 2019. At Anytime Fitness, Shiferaw developed fitness and wellness programs, educated patrons regarding fitness, nutrition, and workout regimes, and informed members about specials, promotions, or sales for products or services offered at Anytime Fitness. Prior to Anytime Fitness, Shiferaw served as the Head Women's Club Basketball Coach at Towson University from 2017 to 2018. As the head coach, he created a weekly game plan to fit upcoming opponents, maintained a well-ordered practice schedule, and promoted the team through community volunteer work, public speaking, and fundraising. While at Towson, Shiferaw also served as the equipment manager from 2015 to 2018. As the equipment manager, he offered comprehensive service engaging with coaches of all 19 sports and orchestrating equipment for home games, away games, and practices. Shiferaw also maintained knowledge about the equipment required for training and playing all collegiate sports at the university. Shiferaw graduated from Towson University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science.