Local Educator Dr. Kristin Shelby Takes the Helm as SCC Lady Saints' New Basketball Coach

Shawnee Community College (SCC) in Ullin, Illinois, has appointed Dr. Kristin Shelby as the new women's basketball head coach. Dr. Shelby, who also serves as the Dean of Transfer and Adult Education at SCC, will begin recruiting players for the upcoming season in November. She has prior experience coaching and playing at John A. Logan College and Century High School.

Dr. Shelby is looking forward to coaching at Shawnee and contributing to the Lady Saints’ program. She is committed to positively influencing young women's lives and helping them achieve their goals. She values the relationships she forms with her players and their families, and enjoys seeing them grow into successful individuals.

During her time at John A. Logan College, Dr. Shelby played under NJCAA Hall of Fame Coach Gary Barton. Her team had a record of 30-9 in 1991-92 and 31-6 in 1992-93, winning the GRAC and Region 24 Championships in both years. She played alongside four NJCAA DI All-Americans, including Tawona Alhaleem, a two-time NJCAA First-Team All-American and DePaul University player, who later joined the WNBA.

Dr. Shelby has a history of success as a coach. She was an assistant to John A. Logan College Head Coach Marty Hawkins from 1998-2007. During this time, her team reached the NJCAA DI Elite 8 in 2000-01. She has coached three NJCAA DI All-Americans and 38 of her former players have continued to play at four-year colleges and universities. Some of her former players have also become high school and college basketball coaches.

Before coaching at the college level, Dr. Shelby coached the Century High School Girls Basketball Team in 1997-98. She also had a successful high school playing career, serving as a 4-year starting point guard at Massac County High School from 1988-1991. With her extensive experience and dedication to the game, Dr. Shelby is prepared to lead the SCC women's basketball team.

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