Charlotte Sting Name Fred Chmiel As Assistant Coach
Published on March 10, 2005 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Charlotte Sting News Release
The Charlotte Sting named Fred Chmiel as an assistant coach, it was announced today by General Manager and Head Coach Trudi Lacey. Chmiel joins Cheryl Reeve on the bench to round out Lacey's coaching staff.
"Fred is a knowledgeable and energetic coach who specializes in defensive pressure," said Lacey. "He will bring fresh ideas to an already stellar defense and I am looking forward to working with him."
Chmiel, a native of Palmer, Alaska, has spent the last 10 years coaching in Northern California. He most recently served as head men's basketball coach at Lassen College, where he led the Cougars to three Golden Valley Conference titles in six years (1999-2005). Chmiel began his coaching career at Feather River College, where he worked as an assistant for one season before holding the head coaching position from 1995-99.
Chmiel began his playing career at Feather River, where he averaged 12.5 points and six assists en route to being named First-Team All-Golden Valley Conference and a two-time defensive team MVP. Following his junior college career, Chmiel transferred to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where he played for the Nanooks during his junior and senior years.
"I'm really excited for the opportunity," said Chmiel. "Coach Lacey has made some fantastic roster moves this offseason and it's going to be a great season for the Sting. I can't wait to get started."
The Charlotte Sting will open their ninth season on May 21 at the Charlotte Coliseum as they host the Washington Mystics at 6 p.m. Season ticket plans begin at just $102 and are available now by calling a ticket sales representative at (704) 424-WNBA. Fans can also download a full season schedule and further ticket information at www.charlottesting.com.
The Charlotte Bobcats organization includes the Charlotte Bobcats (NBA), the Charlotte Sting (WNBA), C-SET (Carolina Sports Entertainment Television) a 24-hour regional sports network covering the North and South Carolina, and the New Charlotte Arena, opening in the fall of 2005.
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