(Story taken from Millsaps College website)

JACKSON, Miss. – Millsaps College athletic director Tim Wise announced today the hiring of Chuck Winkelman as the head coach for the women’s basketball program.

Winkelman brings over 25 years of head coaching experience to Millsaps College where he will take over the reins of the women’s basketball team as the tenth coach in program history.

“We are pleased to have Chuck leading our women’s basketball program” Wise said. “With Chuck, comes experience at the Division III level and someone who adheres to the direct philosophy of Division III athletics with outstanding success.”

Millsaps, under Winkelman’s direction, will look to rebound from a disappointing 2009-2010 season where the Majors finished with a 1-24 overall record (1-15 in the SCAC).

“I want to develop a program with a sense of purpose here at Millsaps and get the women back to the success they have had in the past” Winkelman said.  “Millsaps has always been a special place for me and I have a unique experience having coached in the conference previously.”

Winkelman spent the last two years as the head boy’s basketball coach at Class 5A Little Rock Christian Academy while also serving as a physical education instructor before signing on at Millsaps.

No stranger to SCAC basketball, Winkelman was the head women’s coach at Hendrix College for nine seasons (1995-2004) leading the Warriors to three SCAC Championships and three runner-up finishes with three trips to the NCAA Tournament.

Winkelman had an overall record of 168-66 (.718 winning percentage) and became the sixth fastest coach in Division III to reach 100 career victories while at Hendrix.

“Coach Winkelman has a proven history of success as a recruiter, teacher, coach, mentor and role model” Vice President for Student Life, Dr. Brit Katz said. “Millsaps College students will benefit from his presence in our sports programs and on our campus life team.”