Bowling Green women’s basketball head coach Fred Chimel announced on Friday that former Youngstown State interim head coach John Nicolais has joined the coaching staff for the 2024-25 season.
Nicolais spent the last 11 years on the Youngstown State coaching staff, joining the Penguins staff in the 2013-14 season under head coach John Barnes.
Nicolais was promoted to associate head coach for the Penguins before the 2018-19 season. Nicolais was named the interim head coach of the women’s program after Barnes went on personal family leave on Oct. 2, 2023.
Under Nicolais, the Penguins finished with a 14-18 record in the 2023-24 season.
“I’m excited to join Coach Chmiel’s staff and work on the rich tradition and success that Bowling Green is known for,” Nicolais said. “From facilities to fan support, attendance and name recognition, BG is one of the premier programs in mid-major D1 women’s basketball. Talons up!”
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