Women's Basketball
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Email:
- roberaat@bc.edu
"I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to join the Boston College women's basketball family. "I am looking forward to working with and learning from Coach Mac, who is an unbelievable person and coach, and the entire staff! Something is special on the horizon and can't wait to be a part of it."
Roberts arrives at the Heights after serving a one-year stint at Lindenwood as an assistant coach. Prior to Lindenwood, she was on the UIndy sidelines for two seasons, specializing in defensive operations and scouting.Â
Roberts was the head coach at EKU for 11 seasons from 2008-18, leading the Colonels to a pair of OVC Tournament Championship appearances.Â
Roberts began her coaching career back in 1999 at Tennessee Technology University as the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. Roberts then went on to become the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at EKU until 2002 before moving into the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach role at East Carolina University all the way through 2008.
As a player, Roberts was the 1998 Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year and a nominee for the 1998 NCAA Woman of the Year. She was also inducted into both the DAWAHARES/KHSAA Hall of Fame in 2020 and the Eastern Kentucky Hall of Fame in 2007 for her outstanding athletic achievements.
During her junior season, Roberts led the country with a 48.8 three-point shooting percentage. She won two national awards that year, the AT&T Long Distance Award and the Edward Seitz Award. Her uniform, practice gear and shoes were enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame because of her accomplishment.
Roberts received two degrees during her time at Eastern Kentucky- her master of science in sports administration in 1999 and bachelor of science in sports supervision in 1998.
"Coaches who truly understand the essence of player development have the power to transform not only the game but also the lives of their athletes. I am excited to have Chrissy "Coach Rob" as our new player development coach," said Coach Mac. Her expertise, passion, and unwavering commitment to nurturing talent, will pave the way for a new era of growth and achievement in our program. Through her years of experience at the collegiate level, Coach Rob understands that winning on the court is not just about tactics and strategy. It's about investing in the potential of each player, pushing them to their limits, and helping them blossom into the best versions of themselves. Together, we will forge a path of excellence, where the growth of our players becomes the cornerstone of our success."
