Ron McHenry


Ronald McHenry is an American college women's basketball coach at Washburn University. During his 18 seasons at Washburn, he has led the Ichabods to one national championship, seven conference regular season and tournament championships, and twelve NCAA tournament appearances. Prior to his current post, McHenry served as an assistant coach at a local high school, assistant and interim head coach for the Topeka Sizzlers for one season, assistant coach for the Washburn men's basketball program, as well as the men's golf coach at Washburn for eight seasons.

Career

Early coaching career

Born on January 21, 1962 in Olathe, Kansas, McHenry began his college basketball career as a player for the Coffeyville Red Ravens and Kansas Jayhawks before finishing his college career at Washburn University. After graduating from Washburn, McHenry served as a graduate assistant for the Ichabods for one season before landing a teaching and assistant coaching job at Perry-Lecompton High School. In 1988, McHenry served as the assistant coach and interim head coach for the Topeka Sizzlers of the Continental Basketball Association. After a season with the Sizzlers, McHenry returned to his alma mater as an assistant coach under Bob Chipman.

Washburn University

In May 2000, McHenry was announced as the next women's basketball coach at Washburn. During his time at Washburn, McHenry has posted a overall record, conference record, and has won eight conference regular season championships, seven conference tournament championships, and one NCAA Division II Tournament championship.

Head coach record