Neils steps down as Edgewood College women’s basketball coach
MADISON, Wis. -- Tola Neils has announced her resignation as Edgewood College’s head women’s basketball coach, effective immediately. Neils compiled a 51-30 record in three seasons at the helm, including a 40-14 record in the Northern Athletics Conference.

“We would like to thank Coach Neils for her service to Edgewood College,” said Athletic Director Al Brisack. “She continued the tradition of successful women’s basketball teams at Edgewood College and we wish her the best of luck on the next step in her career path.”

Last season, the Eagles won 19 of their final 22 games and finished 19-7 for a .731 winning percentage, the highest in school history. Neils led the Eagles to the NAC Tournament championship game in 2008, falling on the road to Wisconsin Lutheran College in the final. Her 51 wins rank her third all-time among Edgewood College women’s basketball coaches behind Rick Olson (66 wins, 1994-99) and Jim Krystofiak (52 wins, 1990-94).

Edgewood College will begin the search process for a new head coach immediately. The position is listed at www.edgewood.edu/employment and applications are currently being accepted.

The 2009 Edgewood College Girls’ Basketball camps and the Girls’ High School Basketball leagues will proceed as scheduled.

Courtesy of Edgewood College, Sports Information Department, June 17, 2009.