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SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS
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Jill Mahoney

Jill Mahoney

Jill Mahoney is back for her second year as an assistant coach for the Thunderbirds. She joined SUU prior to last season from Western State College of Colorado where she helped the Mountaineers to a top four finish in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

“We couldn’t be more excited about having Jill on our coaching staff at Southern Utah,” said Thunderbird head coach JR Payne.

“She has had a tremendous amount of success both as a player as well as a coach and brings an enthusiasm and energy that is truly contagious.”

Prior to her time in Gunnison she spent four years as an assistant at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz. During that time the Antelopes captured three Pacific West Conference Championships and advanced to the NCAA Divison II National tournament in 2010 as well as the Sweet Sixteen in 2011.

As a coach Mahoney has overseen various responsibilities including implementing offensive systems, coordinating strength and conditioning programs and managing administrative duties such as travel, equipment, academics and budget.

During her playing career Mahoney earned recognition as the Newcomer of the Year and a first-team all-conference selection at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kan. She played her final season at Grand Canyon where she helped the team to an undefeated PacWest season and received all-conference honors.

The former guard/forward was a three-time all-State high school selection in Russell, Kan. She received her Master’s degree in Educational Administration from GCU in 2009.