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BGSU introduces Fred Chmiel as 10th women’s basketball head coach | Press Conference

Meet Fred Chmiel, new head coach of the BGSU Falcons women's basketball program. Chmiel, one of the architects of a South Carolina team that has advanced to the Final Four in each of the last three seasons, is the new head women's basketball coach at Bowling Green State University, Director of Athletics and Recreation Derek van der Merwe announced on April 8, 2023. Chmiel (shu-meal), the 10th head coach in Falcon women's basketball history, was formally introduced at a press conference on April 10. Chmiel comes to BGSU after spending the last eight seasons on head coach Dawn Staley's staff at South Carolina. During that time, the Gamecocks posted an overall record of 247-32 and a Southeastern Conference mark of 116-12. After going 35-2 and winning the national championship in 2021-22, the Gamecocks went 36-1 and advanced to the Final Four in 2023. South Carolina has won two national titles during Chmiel's tenure, reaching the Sweet 16 in all seven seasons the NCAA Tournament was held in that time. "When looking for qualified head coach candidates, you look at individuals who have been around great mentors, teachers, and leaders," said van der Merwe. "You look at people who have had powerful and transformational experiences. Fred Chmiel has served and learned from the best coaches and student-athletes. He has had a long career in women's basketball and has been part of 15 NCAA Tournament appearances. He coached his coach, Dawn Staley, in the WNBA. He has patiently waited for his opportunity. It is time for him to be a part of the championship culture we are building at Bowling Green State University." "Bowling Green State University is so pleased to welcome Fred Chmiel as our head coach of women's basketball," said BGSU President Rodney K. Rogers. "He comes to BGSU from one of the top women's basketball programs in the country, with multiple NCAA Championships and Final Four appearances. In addition to his high-caliber, championship coaching experience, Coach Chmiel brings an established record in the development and support of student-athletes. I want to thank Derek van der Merwe, director of athletics, and Stacy Kosciak, deputy athletics director, for their leadership of this national search. We look forward to joining our students, faculty, staff, alumni and community in continuing to build on the momentum of our women's basketball program at the Stroh later this year. Ay Ziggy Zoomba!" The Gamecocks won the SEC regular-season title in five of Chmiel's eight seasons, finishing second or tied for second in the conference in each of the other three years. South Carolina won six SEC Tournament titles in those eight seasons. The 2022-23 team set a program record for wins in a season, with 36-straight victories on the way to the Final Four. "My family and I are so thankful and excited for the opportunity to join the Bowling Green community," said Chmiel. "I am grateful to President Rogers, Derek van der Merwe and Stacy Kosciak for the tremendous opportunity to lead this program. We look forward to continued success and reaching new heights here at BGSU." A graduate of Excelsior College in Albany, N.Y., where he earned his bachelor's degree in liberal studies, Chmiel went on to earn a master's degree in coaching and athletics administration from Concordia University in 2022. He and his wife, Julie, have two daughters, Skylar and Ivy. About BGSU: #1 public university in the Midwest students would choose again. Always Moving Forward. Always a Public University for the Public Good.® #AlwaysBG SUBSCRIBE:    / bgsu   TIKTOK:   / officialbgsu   TWITTER:   / bgsu   INSTAGRAM:   / officialbgsu   FACEBOOK:   / officialbgsu   LATEST BGSU NEWS: http://bgsu.edu/news