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Friday, June 29, 2012

Lots Of Drake In This Program: Amy sSephens Joins Lisa Stone's Coaching Staff At St. Louis U.


St. Louis University women's basketball coach Lisa Stone said Amy Stephens [pictured] and Brian "Lou" DiFeo have been added to her staff as assistant coaches, and Brittney Marshall has been retained as director of operations and video coordinator. Stephens, DiFeo and Marshall join associate head coach Barb Smith, who joined the program earlier this month. Stone (26), Stephens (17) and Smith (five) have 48 years of collegiate head-coaching experience among them. Both Stone and Stephens are former head coaches at Drake. Stone preceded Stephens in the Bulldogs' job. "It is with energy and excitement that I announce the remainder of my staff for the upcoming year," Stone said. "We have found coaches who have experience, passion and tremendous vision to help build a championship program at St. Louis University. Every member of our staff shares in the Saint Louis philosophy of educating, competing and building community. I take great pleasure in welcoming Amy, Lou and Brittney to the Billiken family. I could not be more excited about this staff. Barb, Amy, Lou and Brittney are quality people with quality values. We will work as a team to help Saint Louis University women's basketball grow to exciting new heights." Stephens compiled a 151-130 record in nine seasons at Drake. The Bulldogs earned an NCAA tournament berth in 2007, and the 2011-12 Bulldogs made the program's fourth WNIT appearance under Stephens' guidance. The 2007-08 Drake squad was 23-11 and captured the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title. "Amy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a successful head coach," Stone said. "She has done it all in women's basketball as a player and as a coach. Amy has tremendous drive and vision and is a great teacher of the game. She is well connected in the midwest and will be an asset in recruiting quality student-athletes. Amy will be assigned as our defensive coordinator and will work primarily with our perimeter players, She is widely respected by her peers, and we are thrilled to have her join our staff." [St. Louis University].