Franklin Pierce University Director of Athletics Bruce Kirsh has announced Jeanette Wedo has been named the 14th head coach of the University’s women’s basketball program. Wedo has spent the previous 10 seasons as an assistant coach at three different Division I institutions and comes to Rindge after a three-year stint at The College of William & Mary.
“I am excited and eager for the opportunity to begin my career as a head women’s basketball coach at Franklin Pierce University,” said Wedo. “The program has built a strong tradition, and I am honored and grateful to be joining the family.”
Rindge will be the first permanent NCAA head coaching stop for Wedo, though she did spend a year as the head coach at NAIA William Woods University in 2005-06. Most recently, Wedo has spent the previous six seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator under 400-game winner Ed Swanson at Sacred Heart (2010-13) and William & Mary (2013-16). While a member of Swanson’s staff at William & Mary, Wedo helped guide the Tribe to a Women’s Basketball Invitational appearance in 2014-15, the program’s first-ever postseason tournament appearance. In addition, the team’s 15-win seasons in 2014-15 and 2015-16 marked the fourth-most wins in program history.
“As the newest Raven, I looked into the bird’s pedigree and found the mascot to be quite symbolic,” Wedo continued. “Ravens are adaptable, intelligent, and show empathy for each other. These qualities are embedded in the values of the University and are ones I will continue to instill in our student-athletes.”
Wedo replaces former coach Jennifer Leedham, whose immigration visa renewal was denied, forcing her to return to England.