Alyssa Parsons '12 was announced as assistant coach for the Broncs in June of 2024. Parsons most recently served as an assistant at Stevens Institute of Technology helping the Ducks to a 36-18 record during her two seasons with the team, including an NCAA Tournament berth following the 2022-23 season. Parsons got her start in the collegiate coaching ranks at Pratt Institute, where she began the 2021-22 year as assistant coach before being named the interim head coach midseason.
Rider finished the 2024-25 season 7-22 overall with freshman Winner Bartholomew being named to MAAC All-Rookie Team.
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"I am thrilled to welcome Alyssa back home to Rider WBB," said Milligan. "She has had an amazing journey since she left Rider and to have her come back full circle is amazing. She has so much to share and teach our Lady Broncs."
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During her playing career at Rider, Parsons was a three-time team captain, playing in 78 contests and scoring 289 career points while dishing out 173 career assists.
