Jeni Garber enters her third season on the Missouri Tiger coaching staff. She assists in all the day-to-day operations of the MU program.
A native of Metamora, Ill., Garber, 28, received an associate's degree from Illinois Central College in East Peoria, Ill., in 1988. She was named a second-team junior college All-American and all-regional player during her two seasons at Illinois Central.
Garber played for Virginia Tech for two seasons. During her two seasons with the Hokies, she earned All-Metro Conference honors while leading the team in scoring. She received a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Virginia Tech in 1991.
She came to Mizzou after serving two years as an assistant for the women's basketball program at East Tennessee State University, where she earned a Master of Education degree in May 1993.
Garber heads up junior college recruiting and has brought several outstanding athletes to Missouri. She has the responsibility of directing the Mid-America Classic Tournament, including team scheduling, game management and the banquet.
Garber's other duties include working with the guards and instruction of the defense, along with coordinating team travel arrangements and ordering apparel for the coaches and team. She is also an assistant at Dr. Joann Rutherford's Basketball Camp.