News Summary
Georgetown High School is proud to announce that Coach Rhonda Farney has received the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association High School National Coach of the Year award. This is her second time receiving this prestigious honor, acknowledging her 38 years of dedication to coaching girls basketball and her significant impact on her players. Under her leadership, the Georgetown Lady Eagles have enjoyed remarkable success, highlighted by a recent 34-4 season and several state tournament appearances. Farney’s commitment to fostering an empowering environment for her players continues to make a lasting impact in high school sports.
Georgetown Celebrates Coach Rhonda Farney’s National Recognition
Georgetown, Texas – Coach Rhonda Farney, who has dedicated 38 years to coaching girls basketball at Georgetown High School, has been honored with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) High School National Coach of the Year award for the second time in her career. This prestigious recognition highlights her exemplary contributions to high school basketball and her enduring impact on her players.
Under Farney’s leadership, the Georgetown Lady Eagles have achieved remarkable success, including 36 appearances in the UIL state playoffs and eight state tournament appearances. This past season, the team finished with an impressive 34-4 record and advanced to the state semifinals, further solidifying the program’s reputation in Texas and beyond.
Georgetown High School’s principal praised Farney for her commitment to fostering a supportive environment in which each player feels valued, regardless of their position within the team. She emphasizes teaching life lessons through basketball—including the importance of pursuing excellence and overcoming adversity—which resonates deeply with her players.
Record-Breaking Career
Coach Farney holds a remarkable coaching record of 1,318 victories and 375 losses, making her one of the most successful high school coaches in the state and the nation. Her dedication to the sport and to her players has earned her numerous accolades throughout her career, including the American Statesman Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024 and the Texas High School Coaches Association Female State Coach of the Year in 2022.
National and International Coaching Experience
Farney’s influence extends beyond the high school level. She served as a floor coach for the USA Basketball Women’s Junior National Team Trials in Colorado Springs in the summer of 2001. Additionally, she was an assistant coach for the USA Basketball Women’s Youth Development Olympic Festival in 2005, where her team won a gold medal. These experiences highlight her expertise and commitment to developing young athletes at the national level.
A Legacy of Excellence
Farney’s recognition as the WBCA High School National Coach of the Year in 2017 reflects her longstanding dedication to her players and to the sport of basketball. Most recently, she was inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2023, a testament to her influence and legacy in high school athletics.
In response to her latest accolade, Coach Farney expressed gratitude towards her players and assistant coaches for their contributions to the program. She acknowledges that their teamwork and dedication have played an important role in building the enduring legacy and impact of the Georgetown girls’ basketball program.
Conclusion
With an impressive track record and a deep commitment to her players’ personal and athletic growth, Coach Rhonda Farney continues to inspire and lead the Georgetown High School girls basketball team. Her recent recognition as WBCA High School National Coach of the Year serves as a reminder of her exceptional career and the lasting impact she has made in high school sports.
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- Hello Georgetown: Rhonda Farney Named National Coach of the Year
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