Army West Point Athletics
Women's Basketball
- Title:
- Assistant Coach/ Director of Recruiting
Glenn Rigney joins the staff in June 2024 as an Assistant Coach/ the Director of Recruiting after a 20-year coaching tenure at Patriot League rival Lehigh University, where he served as the Mountain Hawks' associate head coach for 17 years. Rigney was instrumental in guiding Lehigh to 12 Patriot League semi final appearances, three league titles (2009, 2010, 2021, and coaching three Patriot League Players of the Year.
Rigney was recognized as one of the top mid-major assistant coaches by Silver Waves Media in June 2022. He has been noted for his strong defensive strategies, helping Lehigh lead the league in several defensive categories over the years.
Before his time at Lehigh, Rigney coached at Navy and American, contributing to their successes in the Patriot League. His extensive coaching career includes significant high school coaching experience and multiple championships in various sports.
Rigney holds a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Miami and has been actively involved with the Women's Basketball Coaches Association since 1989.
Coach Traversi on Rigney: "Glenn, as our Director of Recruiting, brings a wealth of experience to West Point. With 20+ years in the Patriot League including prior service academy experience, Glenn is a proven winner and coach! His recruiting success and network will transition well to the national brand that is Army West Point."
