Alyssa Parsons has been named the head women’s basketball coach at Albright College, the school announced.
Parsons is the ninth head coach in the history of Albright women’s basketball and succeeds Janice Luck who stepped down after leading the team for 23 years.
Parsons was an assistant coach at Rider this past season.
“We are thrilled to welcome Alyssa to Albright,” said Albright Athletic Director Rick Ferry. “We had a deep pool of candidates to succeed Coach Luck and Alyssa emerged from that group. High energy, authenticity, preparation and grittiness are all traits she demonstrated. Alyssa will be a very good match with Albright Athletics and our women’s basketball program.”
Parsons has spent time coaching at the Division I and III levels. She began her career at Pratt Institute as an assistant coach and was later named the interim head coach at Pratt.
After Pratt, Parsons spent two seasons at Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom Division member institution Stevens Institute of Technology. At Stevens, Parsons served as the assistant coach assisting the head coach in all aspects of the program.
Parsons most recent coaching stop came at her alma mater, Rider University. After a four-year playing career at the University, Parsons returned as an assistant coach this past season.
“I am incredibly honored and excited to be named the head women’s basketball coach at Albright College. I want to thank Athletic Director Rick Ferry, the administration and everyone involved in this process for believing in me and entrusting me with this opportunity. Coach Luck has built an extraordinary legacy as the winningest coach in program history. I have the upmost respect for all she has accomplished. I am committed to honoring that legacy while bringing my own energy, vision, and relentless drive to elevate the program even further.”
Parsons graduated from Rider with a bachelor’s degree in finance. She then got a master’s degree in finance and a juris doctor degree in business and entrepreneurship from Drexel.
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