Bio

Education:

• Olivet Nazarene University - Master of Organizational Leadership (2009)
• University of Redlands (Calif.) - Bachelor of Science: Biology (2005)

Professional Experience:

• Olivet Nazarene University, Head Women’s Basketball Coach/Assistant Professor (2012-present)
• Olivet Nazarene University, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach/Resident Director (2009-2012)
• Olivet Nazarene University, Women's Basketball Graduate Assistant (2007-2009)
• Glendale Community College (Ariz.) , Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach (2005-2006)
• Arizona Thunder, Assistant Coach (2006)

Professional Associations:

• Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) (2008-present)
• Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) (2012-present)
• NAIA Women’s Basketball Executive Committee (2016-2022)
• NAIA Ratings Oversight Committee (2019-Present)
• CCAC Ratings Oversight Committee (2012-Present)

Career Record:

Awards and Recognition:

As a coach:

• IBCA NAIA Coach of the Year (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016)
• NAIA National Championships appearances (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013)
• NAIA Quarterfinals (2016)
• NAIA Second Round (2021,2014)
• CCAC Tournament Champions (2021, 2019, 2016)
• NAIA National Scoring Leaders (2021,2020,2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013)
• WBCA Regional Coach of the Year (2016)
• Silver Waves Media Most Impactful Head Coaches in Women’s NAIA Basketball (2022)

As a player:

• Ranks eighth all-time in scoring
• Three-time California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Conference selection
• Baldwin Award recipient, awarded to player who best exhibits sportsmanship

Personal Information:

Lauren and her husband, Justin, reside in Bourbonnais with their sons, Nash and Micah. Justin is the Athletic Director for Olivet Nazarene University.