George Washington University Athletics
Mike Bozeman Named GW Women's Basketball Coach
6/24/2008 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
June 24, 2008
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WASHINGTON, DC - George Washington University Director of Athletics Jack Kvancz has announced that assistant coach Mike Bozeman has been promoted to head coach of the Colonials' women's basketball program. Bozeman, who has been an assistant coach at GW the past three seasons, becomes the eighth head coach in the 34-year history of the program.
"We felt that we had an excellent job and we wanted to get someone in before the recruiting process started in July, and that mission was accomplished," said Kvancz. "One person stood out amongst our group of candidates and that was our new coach -- Mike Bozeman."
Bozeman said, "This is going to be a family affair and that's how we are going to do things here at George Washington. The last two years we have two straight Sweet 16's and 78 victories in three seasons and I don't plan on that changing."
GW has posted a composite record of 78-20 (.796 winning percentage), including a 39-5 mark in Atlantic 10 play, during his three seasons as an assistant under Joe McKeown, who resigned earlier this month to assume head coaching duties at Northwestern University. The Colonials have advanced past the first round of the NCAA Tournament in each of Bozeman's three seasons, highlighted by back-to-back regional semifinal (Sweet 16) appearances in 2007 and 2008.
Bozeman helped the Colonials to a trio of victories while serving as interim coach during the record-setting 2006-07 season, including an upset of 10th-ranked Georgia and a title at the San Diego Surf `N Slam Classic.
"Coach Bozeman's demonstrated ability to help build strong programs, coupled with the support of fans and players, were deciding factors in the selection process," said GW President Steven Knapp. "Known for his integrity and commitment to excellence both on and off the court, we are confident he will lead the Colonials' women to future success and build on GW's impressive basketball tradition."
Robert A. Chernak, senior vice president for student and academic support services, added, "Mike is respected by the GW players and has demonstrated excellent coaching talents during his three years at the university. Mike is a part of the GW family and a native Washingtonian with deep roots in the community."
From 1999-2005, Bozeman served as the head girls' basketball coach at Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville, MD, and put the school on the national map, leading the team to a 151-35 (.812) record in six seasons.
His 2003-04 Bishop McNamara squad was ranked No. 1 in the preseason by Street & Smith's and was tabbed No. 2 in USA Today's preseason poll. The Mustangs finished that year with a 27-1 record and a No. 3 ranking in USA Today's final girls' basketball rankings. Over the course of the 2003-04 campaign, Bishop McNamara claimed the Lone Star Invitational championship, the Dell Curry Invitational crown and the NIKE Tournament of Champions title.
The previous year, Bozeman guided the team to a 27-3 mark, a No. 1 final ranking by The Washington Post and the No. 19 position in USA Today's final Super 25 poll. That year, the Mustangs won the Bishop Walsh Invitational title and the DC City Title championship.
Under Bozeman's leadership, Bishop McNamara also won three consecutive WCAC regular-season titles from 2002-04 and the 2003 WCAC Tournament title.
As a result of his considerable success, Bozeman was named the Prince George's County Gazette's High School Coach of the Year in 2002 and was also selected as the WCAC Coach of the Year. In addition, he was named the WBCA District 3 High School Coach of the Year in 2004 and was selected to coach in the WBCA High School All-America Game.
Off the court, Bozeman founded the NIKE Elite Summer League and the DC NIKE Elite Girls' Travel Team in 2000 and 2001, respectively. In his role as director of both organizations he coordinated sponsorships, team recruitment, and scheduling, as well as performing administrative duties.
Mike becomes the second Bozeman to join the Division I coaching ranks. His older brother, Todd, currently is the head coach at Morgan State University and led University of California from 1993-96.
Bozeman played two seasons at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ, earning ECAC Metro Conference All-Newcomer status in 1987 and helping the Knights to the NCAA Tournament as a senior in 1988. Prior to FDU, Bozeman attended College of Southern Maryland, formerly Charles County Community College, where he led the Hawks to a 26-4 record and earned first team all-conference accolades.
Bozeman received his bachelor's degree in sociology in 1988 from FDU. Bozeman resides in Waldorf, MD, with his wife Wendy and their family. The couple has five daughters: Nikki, Dominique, Mikell, Taylor and Sydnee.
The Bozeman File
Born: November 29, 1966
Hometown: Washington, DC
Education: BA -- Sociology (Fairleigh Dickinson, 1988)
Athletic Achievements:
College of Southern Maryland (Charles County CC) (1985-86)
• Most Valuable Player - Region 20 All-Star Game
• First Team All-Maryland Junior College Conference
• All-Region 20
• Helped Hawks to 26-4 record and National Division title
Fairleigh Dickinson University (1986-88)
• ECAC Metro All-Newcomer Team
• Averaged 11.2 ppg as Knights went 42-17 in two seasons
• Helped FDU to 1988 ECAC Metro title and NCAA Tournament
Resumé:
• June 24, 2008 -- Head Coach, GW
• 2005-2008 -- Assistant Coach, GW (78-20 record)
- 3-1 record as interim head coach
- Guided GW to 2006 San Diego Surf `N Slam Classic title, including victory against No. 11/10 Georgia. Other 2006-07 victories against UMBC and San Diego State
• 1999-2005 -- Head Coach, Bishop McNamara High School (151-35 record)
- Three-time WCAC Conference Champions
- 2004 WBCA District 3 Coach of the Year
- 2004 final USA Today ranking: No. 3
- Coached 11 student-athletes who received Division I scholarships
- 100% graduation rate
