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Jen Warden named women’s basketball coach at Colorado State
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Fort Collins, Colo. – Colorado State University Director of Athletics Mark Driscoll today announced the appointment of Jen Warden as the school's new women's basketball search. Her appointment will be forwarded to the Board of Governors of the Colorado State University system for final approval.
Driscoll said Warden will be introduced to the media during a news conference at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the McGraw Center auditiorium.
"Jen is a person who brings great energy, knowledge, and enthusiasm to our program," said Driscoll of the announcement. "From the moment we first discussed this position with her, it was apparent she was an individual who can foster growth for our program and provide our student-athletes with a successful athletic and academic experience."
Warden interviewed on campus last week, meeting with campus and athletic department staff and administrators, and having the chance to meet with returning members of Colorado State's women's team.
Warden just completed her third season as head coach of the Broncos.
She inherited a program making the transition from the Big West Conference to membership in the Western Athletic Conference. In her three seasons as head coach, she featured the league's freshman of the year once, and had two players selected to the all-newcomer team.
Warden formerly played collegiately at the University of Colorado, then spent 10 seasons as an assistant coach in the program and developing a reputation as a nationally-known recruiter. A native of Denver, she graduated from Denver Christian High School.
"There were many appealing things about Jen's candidacy," said Driscoll. "She has a detailed knowledge about the high school players and coaches in the state of Colorado. Jen has the well-deserved reputation as an excellent recruiter. I know that she is going to have a very positive impact on our program for many years to come."
Warden becomes the ninth head coach in the program's history since the team's inaugural season in 1974-75. Since 1996, Colorado State has appeared in five NCAA Tournaments and three times played in the WNIT.
The 1999 team advanced to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament.
Warden is expected to take over guidance of the program immediately following her news conference. Driscoll said Warden had agreed to a five-year contract with a base salary of $115,000.
Jen Warden Career Highlights
* Since starting her collegiate coaching career in 1992, Warden has guided eight teams to postseason competition.
* Over the last three season's, Warden has had a Boise State player named freshman of the year and two named to the All-WAC All-Freshman team.
* Five times with Warden as a member of the coaching staff, teams have reached the NCAA Tournament Regionals.
* Warden was a member of the Colorado coaching staff in 1993, 1994 and 1995 when they won three consecutive Big Eight Championships.
* Warden played for Ceal Barry in 1988 when Colorado won the Big Eight Championship.
* Warden served as an assistant coach at Centaurus High School in Louisville, Colo. from 1990-1992. During the 1990-91 season, the Warriors won the Colorado State Championship.
* In 1993, Warden graduated from Colorado with a degree in molecular, cellular and developmental biology.
* The former Jen Tubergen, married Larry Warden Jr. in August of 1996.
* Warden is the mother of two children, Brice and Brock.
Colorado State University Press release
