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Pair Joins Karl Smesko, LaToya Sanders and Brandi Poole ATLANTA, Ga. (March 31, 2025) – The Atlanta Dream announced today the completion of their 2025 coaching staff, adding Chelsea Lyles and Camryn Brown as assistant coaches under Head Coach Karl Smesko. Lyles and Brown join assistant coaches Brandi Poole and LaToya Sanders, who were added to the team in January. Lyles and Brown join the Dream from Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), where they served on Smesko’s staff before joining t...| dream.wnba.com
Dream expands various basketball departments, focusing on innovation, growth, technology and player support ATLANTA, Ga. (April 24, 2025) – The Atlanta Dream have made significant enhancements to their basketball operations and performance staff, reinforcing their commitment to player health, development and innovation. These strategic moves reflect the organization’s investment in building a world-class infrastructure that supports both on-court success and long-term athlete well-being....| dream.wnba.com
LaToya Sanders and Brandi Poole Join as Assistant Coaches; Brooklyn Cartwright Promoted to Assistant General Manager ATLANTA, Ga. (Jan. 6, 2025) – The Atlanta Dream announced today the hiring of LaToya Sanders and Brandi Poole as assistant coaches and the promotion of Brooklyn Cartwright to Assistant General Manager. “LaToya and Brandi bring invaluable WNBA experience, including deep postseason success, to our staff,” said Dream Head Coach Karl Smesko. “Their leadership, knowledge, an...| dream.wnba.com
One of Women’s Basketball’s Winningest Coaches, Smesko Brings a Dynamic New Style to the Atlanta Dream ATLANTA (November 13, 2024) – The Atlanta Dream hired Karl Smesko as the team’s new Head Coach, the organization announced today. With the third highest winning percentage (.843) among active coaches in NCAA Division I (DI) women’s basketball history (behind only Geno Auriemma and Kim Mulkey), Smesko brings over two decades of head coaching experience to the Atlanta Dream. His 672 ...| dream.wnba.com
The contract of Iliana Rupert was temporarily suspended prior to the 2023 season due to overseas obligations. Head Coach Tanisha Wright Assistant Coach Vickie Johnson Assistant Coach Paul Goriss Assistant Coach Barbara Turner Athletic Trainer Natalie Trotter Senior Director of Basketball Operations Brooklyn Cartwright Video Coordinator and Scouting Director Sydney Durrah Player Development […]| dream.wnba.com
