Chipola College Welcomes Mitch Rolls as New Women's Basketball Head Coach

Mitch Rolls, former head coach of the Iowa Western Women's Basketball team, has been named the new head coach for the women's basketball team at Chipola College in Marianna, Florida. Chipola College, a NJCAA Division 1 institution, announced this today. Rolls is moving from Iowa Western after a successful season, leading the team to the NJCAA national tournament for the first time at the division 2 level.

During his time at Iowa Western in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Rolls guided the team to a 33-4 record. His leadership helped the team win the ICCAC Region 11-B championship and the North Central District B title, finishing sixth in the national tournament.

Rolls thanked Dr. Dan Kinney, president of Iowa Western, and Shane Larson, the Athletic Director, for their support in Council Bluffs. He also acknowledged the community's support, which he said contributed to the team's success. The team set a new school record for wins this past season, even with only eight healthy players for much of it.

Under Rolls' coaching, the Iowa Western Women's Basketball team maintained a perfect 17-0 record at home at the Reiver Arena, continuing a winning streak since December 2021. Player McKenna Minter, coached by Rolls, became the first from the school to be named NJCAA Basketball Player of the Year, achieving new school records in points and assists for the season.

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