Bill Olin begins his 10th season as head coach of the Lady Pioneers after an extensive tenure as coach of the Lady Crusaders of Point Loma Nazarene University. Olin was an all-district performer in both basketball and baseball at Pasadena College, graduating in 1969. After eight years of teaching and coaching at the secondary level in the Pasadena City School District, Coach Olin joined the Point Loma faculty in 1978 as professor of Physical Education and women's basketball coach. He amassed a 261-247 record as the head coach at PLNU and was voted District Coach of the Year on three occasions. He was elected to the Crusader Athletic Hall of Fame in 1996. Olin earned his BA in Physical Education from Pasadena College, his MA from CSU Los Angeles, and his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California. He also possesses a lifetime California teaching credential and teaches classes at MNU in addition to his coaching assignment. During his nine-year tenure at MNU his teams have won 202 games while losing 97. He has accumulated a 463-344 record in 27 years of coaching NAIA Women's Basketball. He and his wife, Barbara, have been married for 40 years. They have two children and four grandchildren.

Contact Coach Olin at: bolin@mnu.edu

Kayla embarks on her 4th year of coaching at MNU. A four-year starter at point guard, Kayla led the Lady Pioneers to an 88-45 record during her tenure at MNU. Kayla's competitive nature and all-around knowledge of the game is off the charts. An All American Scholar Athlete while at MidAmerica, Kayla is now in her 4th year teaching in the Olathe School District. She recently earned a Master's Degree in Educational Technology from MNU.

Coach Lewis begins his 3rd year as an assistant coach as he pursues a Master's Degree in Special Education at MNU. Jon brings an incredible knowledge base and a passion for coaching and has been a great addition to the staff. Coach Lewis also runs his youth basketball club, KC Hoops Factory, which is quickly becoming the premiere youth basketball organization in the metro area. Jon played basketball on the Men's team at MNU before graduating in 2006 with a Bachelor of Art degree in Physical Education. Jon is married to Brandi, and they live in Olathe, KS. He currently teaches in Gardner, KS.

After re-writing the record books as a player, Matson returns to MNU as a valuable addition to the coaching staff. The leading scorer and shot-blocker in the program's history, Jenna was a 3-time NAIA All American and 3-time HAAC Conference Player of the Year. She led the Lady Pioneers to three consecutive appearances at the NAIA National Tournament, including a Final Four in 06-07.

Ashley Patterson, forced to forego her senior season due to chronic injury problems, will help the Lady Pioneers as a student assistant in '08-'09. After transferring to MNU as a sophomore, Patterson's solid play at the post helped the Lady Pioneers to consecutive Conference Tournament Championships, and two National Tournament appearances. Twice an All-Conference selection, Ashley was instrumental in MNU's 58-15 record over the last two years.

This is Tecia's 2nd season as the JV coach of the Lady Pioneers. During her four years at MNU, graduating in 2002, she competed in volleyball, basketball and track. She currently teaches physical education, head coaches volleyball, and is a vertical jump track coach in the Olathe School District. She has been married for two years to Joel Hardee, also an MNU basketball alum. They have an infant daughter, Aniya.