KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – After 13 seasons and becoming the program’s all-time winningest coach, Western Michigan University women’s basketball head coach Shane Clipfell has announced his retirement from WMU.
Clipfell, who was announced as the sixth head coach in program history April 13, 2012, won 184 games with the Broncos. With him at the helm, the Broncos had six winning seasons, including a 20-win campaign in 2014-15 and an 18-win season in 2019-20.
Throughout his tenure, Clipfell coached 17 All-MAC selections, four All-MAC Defensive Team honorees, three All-MAC Freshman Team recipients, and five 1,000-point scorers, including Hannah Spitzley from the 2024-25 squad. His commitment to academic excellence was evident, with 50 student-athletes earning Academic All-MAC honors, including Academic All-American Lauren Ross.
WMU officials say a national search for the next head coach will begin immediately.
I wish him nothing but the best. If anyone had an opportunity to talk to him you would come to the conclusion that there is a no better person than this man