(Story courtesy of Southwestern University)

GEORGETOWN, Texas – Southwestern University's Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Glada Munt announced Thursday the hiring of Kerri Brinkoeter as the next Head Women's Basketball Coach.

Brinkoeter is no stranger to Southwestern University as she is a 1995 graduate and guided the team for three seasons, 2002-2005. During her previous stint she compiled a 40-38 record and .513 winning percentage while guiding the Pirates to two conference tournament berths and a fifth place finish in the 2003-2004 season.

“We are delighted to have Coach Brinkoeter returning to our women's basketball program,” states Dr. Munt. “She is a proven winner on and off the basketball court and has a wonderful ability to attract academically-oriented and talented basketball players to the program.  Without a doubt she will hit the ground running!  All of Southwestern, particularly our women's basketball program, looks forward to welcoming her back!”

Recruiting quality student-athletes has always been a priority for Brinkoeter and she did just that during her first tenure, coaching five All-SCAC selections and amassing a team GPA of over 3.0 during all three seasons.

“I am ready and excited to begin again as Head Women's Basketball Coach at my alma mater," shares Brinkoeter. "I look forward to our team challenging for a conference championship in the SCAC. The future looks bright for Southwestern Women's Basketball and I am honored to accept this position."

During the interim from college coaching Brinkoeter has maintained contact with the game by coaching the highly-competitive Georgetown Fury Select Club Basketball Team and serving as Athletic Director and Coach at Grace Academy of Georgetown.

Upon graduation from Southwestern, Brinkoeter went on to earn her Masters of Education in Exercise Science from Auburn University in 1996. She then served as the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Texas A&M University Kingsville for two seasons before taking on head coaching duties at Blinn College from 1998-2002.

While at Blinn Brinkoeter guided the Buccaneer Women's Basketball program to a 52-39 record, including a 23-8 record in 1999-2000 where they advanced to the Regional semifinal. She produced two All-Region selections, a Kodak All-American, an Honorable Mention All-American and a District VI Kodak All-American during her tenure.