Temple University Athletics
FRED CHMIEL NAMED ASSISTANT WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACH
8.7.06 | Women's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA-
"Fred is a talented basketball mind who brings a wealth of knowledge from the collegiate and professional levels," said Staley. "He will be a great asset to our staff as our program continues to grow."
Chmiel served as an assistant coach with the Sting during the 2005 season and coached Staley until she was traded to the Houston Comets on August 1, 2005. Upon the conclusion of the WNBA season, Chmiel signed on as the head coach of the National Women's Basketball League's San Jose Spiders.
A native of Palmer, Alaska, Chemiel spent 10 years coaching in Northern California, six of which were spent at Lassen College. As the Cougars head coach, he led the Lassen to three Golden Valley Conference titles in six years (1999-2005). Chmiel began his coaching career at Feather River College, where he worked as an assistant for one season before holding the head coaching position from 1995-99.
Chmiel began his playing career at Feather River, where he averaged 12.5 points and six assists en route to being named First-Team All-Golden Valley Conference and a two-time defensive team MVP. Following his junior college career, Chmiel transferred to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where he played for the Nanooks during his junior and senior years.
Fred Chmiel, who was previously an assistant coach with the WNBA's Charlotte Sting, will join Head Coach Dawn Staley as an assistant coach for the Temple University women's basketball team.
