Stephanie Thurman enters her first season as an assistant coach for the Tigers. Thurman's main responsibilities will be to serve as academic liaison and camp coordinator for Coach Stein's program. In addition, she will coordinate community service and marketing activities for the women's basketball program. Her coaching responsibilities will include working with the post players.
"Stephanie is very outgoing, dedicated and task oriented," said Coach Stein. "She knows what it takes to win. She believes in the 'family' type atmosphere and strives to excel in all areas. Stephanie is another fine individual that cares about people and making Missouri the best it can be."
Thurman comes to Missouri from Southwest Baptist University, where she served as a graduate assistant coach. At SBU, Thurman was an academic supervisor and was involved in recruiting, scouting and preseason conditioning. Thurman also acted as camp director, instructor and dorm monitor for Southwest Baptist University, Southwest Missouri State and Evangel College basketball camps from 1992-98.
The Springfield, Mo., native helped lead Springfield Catholic High School to two state championships and went on to play for Southwest Missouri State. Thurman transferred to Southwest Baptist University in 1995.
While playing for SBU, Thurman earned MIAA All-Conference honors and MIAA All-Conference academic honors in 1997. She received her bachelor's degree in physical education from Southwest Baptist University in 1997.
Thurman is single and resides in Columbia.