Jolene Anderson

Dedicated basketball professional with extensive playing experience in Europe and recent coaching experience at the collegiate and high school level. Skilled in player development, team leadership, game strategy, and building a strong team culture. Passionate about mentoring student-athletes to succeed both academically and athletically while developing competitive basketball programs.

Assistant Coach at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (Present)

Assistant Coach responsible for player development

• Responsible for player development specifically guards
• Assist head coach in planning daily practices focused on skill development, conditioning, and team strategy
• Provide individual player development through position-specific training, shooting drills, and defensive techniques
• Analyze game film to help prepare game strategies
• Promote academic success, leadership and accountability among student-athletes

Coach at High School Girls Basketball (2024-11 – 2025-03)

High School Girls Basketball Coach

• Finished 2nd in conference standings
• Developed practice plans focusing on skill development and team strategy
• Fostered strong team culture emphasizing discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship

Professional Basketball Player at Professional Basketball Player - Europe (2008-08 – 2024-05)

Professional basketball player across multiple European teams

• Played professionally for multiple European teams over a 16-year career
• Demonstrated leadership, discipline, and adaptability across different coaching systems
• Contributed to championship teams through strong teamwork and performance
• Developed experience playing multiple positions and mentoring younger players
• Received awards such as Italian Cup MVP, Import Player of the Year, Finals MVP, All-Tournament Team, and Guard of the Year

WNBA Player at Connecticut Sun (2008-04 – 2008-08)

Women's National Basketball Association player

• Drafted 2nd round 23rd overall by the Connecticut Sun

Business Education Teacher at Eau Claire Area School District (2025-08 – Present)

Business Education Teacher

• Develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills in students
• Promote organizational skills, accountability, and goal setting
• Mentor students academically and personally

Business Education Teacher at South Shore High School (2024-09 – 2025-05)

Business Education Teacher

• Mentor and support students towards succeeding in the classroom and in the community
• Maintain an organized classroom environment that promotes collaboration and active learning
• Evaluate student academic performance through assignments, tests, and project-based learning activities

Master of Arts in Sports Management – American Public University (2024)

Bachelor of Science in Sociology – University of Wisconsin-Madison (2004-06 – 2009)

High School Diploma – South Shore High School (2004)