Carolyn Jenkins
After serving eight years as an assistant coach with two of the top basketball programs in the country. Carolyn Jenkins takes over the head coaching duties at Sacramento State, becoming the fifth women's basketball coach in the program's 35-year history. Jenkins comes to Sacramento State after serving the past four years (1996-2000) as the top assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Michigan State under Karen langeland.
Prior to that, the 31-year old native of Fresno, Calif., was an assistant at Stanford University four years from 1991-1995 under Tara VanDerveer. During her eight-year tenure as an as assistant coach. We think Carolyn will bring a new perspective and a renewed enthusiasm to the program." said Sacramento State athletics director Debby Colberg. "Her playing and coach experience in quality programs have contributed to her sound knowledge of basketball. "She is a strong recruiter and I am confident she will be able to build this program into a contender in the Big Sky Conference."
While at Michigan State, Jenkins spearheaded a recruiting class that was ranked among the top-25 in the country on three occasions (1996-
97 through 1998-99). The Spartans reached the postseason three times during her tenure including a second round appearance at the NCAA Tournament during the 1996-97 season. The team also received a pair of
National Invitational Tournament berths in 1998-99 and 1999-2000.
During her four-year coaching stint at Stanford (1991-95), the team reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament all four years including two Final Four appearances (1991-92 and 1994-95) and a national championship in 1991-92. While at Stanford. two of her recruiting classes were ranked in the top-five in the country by the Blue Star Girls Report (1992-93 and 1993-94). Additionally, a total of 13 players she recruited went on to play in the professional ranks, including Kate Starbird, Kristin Folkl, Val Whiting, Jamila Wideman and current Sacramento State assistant coach Molly Goodenbour.
Not only does Jenkins have a history of recruiting great basketball talent, she also has a track record of great students. The 1997-98 Michigan State team was ranked in the top-20 in team GPA and the 1999-00 Spartan team accumulated an overall 3.3 GPA.
In addition to her eight years of coaching at the intercollegiate level, she was also a floor coach for the U.S. Pan American team that won gold in 1993. A year later, she served as floor coach and team scout for the U.S. Senior National Team that won the world championship.
Jenkins earned her bachelor of arts and sciences degree in economics
from UC Berkeley in 1990. While at Cal, she played 104 career games in
..four seasons with the Bears (1986-1990). In that time, Jenkins recorded a career .462 (204-442) field goal percentage while playing virtually every position.
In 1986, she played for three central section championship teams (volleyball, basketball and softball), marking the only student-athlete in the San Joaquin Valley's history to play for three championship teams in the same year.
A member of the Women's Basketball Coaches' Association and the Black Coaches' Association, Jenkins also served all four years at both Stanford and Michigan State as the organizer and supervisor of the respective schools girl's basketball camps.
The Jenkins File
Full Name: Carolyn Charise Jenkins
DOB: 1-29-69
Place of Birth: Fresno, Calif.
High School: San Joaquin Memorial HS, Fresno, Calif. (1986)
Bachelor's Degree: UC Berkeley, Economics (1990)
Professional Memberships:
-Women's Basketball Coaches Association
-Black Coaches Association
Links
Profile from Stanford
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