Former Bridgeport Student, Resident and WVU Grad Craig Carey New WVU Women's Assistant Coach
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on June 22, 2019 via Connect-Bridgeport.com
West Virginia University women's basketball coach Mike Carey announced Friday that Craig Carey has been elevated to assistant coach for the 2019-20 season.
"Craig has been with the program for many years, starting as a practice player and later as our video coordinator," coach Mike Carey said. "He knows the players, our style of play and our personnel very well. I think it will be a smooth transition and a great fit for our program."
Joining the women's basketball staff in 2015, Carey has served as the video coordinator since then. In that role, he acted as the liaison for film exchange with opponents, helped coaches prepare for scouting and provided video for instructional purposes. Additionally, he supervised
and prepared the Mountaineers' practice players and has stepped in as an interim/countable assistant coach on several occasions over the past four years.
and prepared the Mountaineers' practice players and has stepped in as an interim/countable assistant coach on several occasions over the past four years.
From 2009-15, Carey served as the assistant camp coordinator for the program's summer basketball camps. He helped to organize the structure of individual and team camps, serving also as a clinician.
"I'm thankful to Director of Athletics Shane Lyons, Senior Associate AD Terri Howes and, of course, my dad for this great opportunity," said Carey. "I've enjoyed being a part of success in the past and look forward to what we can do in the future. WVU is home to me, and I can't think of a better place to start my coaching career."
The Clarksburg, West Virginia, native spent his collegiate career as a student worker and practice player for the Mountaineers. As a student worker, Carey assisted with office duties, provided information in accordance with NCAA and Big 12 regulations for recruitment, assisted with recruiting visits and organized recruiting mail. Additionally, he played for coach Bob Huggins as a member of the WVU men's basketball program during the 2010-11 season.
Carey is a two-time graduate of West Virginia as he earned a bachelor's degree in criminology in 2012 before completing a master's in sports management in 2015.
Editor's Note: Photo of Craig Carey, middle, is courtesy of WVU Sports Communications.
