In his new position as head men’s basketball coach, Jonathan Willis brings a blend of coaching and student-athlete development experience to SPSCC. Willis has extensive coaching experience at the two- and four-year levels, and is excited to be in the new dual-role as head coach and educational & career planner.

In her new position as head women’s basketball coach, Darah Vining will bring a mix of coaching expertise and player development experience to SPSCC. The position is a dual role, with Vining also serving as the assistant athletic director, making her a valuable addition to The Clippers.

SPSCC and Clipper Athletics recently welcomed to its athletics staff Darah Vining, fulfilling the dual role assistant athletic director and head women’s basketball coach.

Prior to coming to SPSCC, Vining was the lead assistant coach at Northwest University and worked for the City of Mercer Island Parks and Recreation.

“She brings her expertise of coaching at a four-year level and understands the dedication and commitment it takes for student-athletes to be successful,” said SPSCC athletics director Vernell Willingham.

In 2017, SPSCC students voted to create a Health & Wellness Center at the college's Olympia Campus, funded by student fees. Construction is nearing completion and, despite a pause in construction this spring, is still expected to be complete in summer 2020. The new space gives the college an opportunity to expand intramural activities and club sports, and opens the possibilities for more kinds of for-credit PE classes.

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It would have been not only easy, but understandable for the South Puget Sound Community College women’s basketball team to call it a season following a difficult 0-14 start.

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Anthony Braggs appears laser focused when he’s on the court with an almost permanent scowl on his face. And while the South Puget Sound sophomore may not chatter too much when he’s playing, his actions speak volumes.

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The South Puget Sound Community College men’s basketball team placed four players on the 2019-2020 Northwest Athletic Conference All-Western Region team, including first-team selections in sophomores CaCoa Chatman and Ben Janssan.

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The South Puget Sound Community College men's and women's basketball programs will honor their sophomore players during the regular season home finale on Saturday, February 22, at The Evergreen State College.

The women will tipoff at 1:00 p.m. with the men's game following at 3:00 p.m.

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Several colleges showed interest, but Keilani Brown initially had no plans to play basketball after high school. A call from South Puget Sound Community College women’s basketball coach Mike Moore changed her thinking.

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Jaysa Brandis kept putting it off.