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Heather Oesterle enters her first season as an assistant coach with Carol Owens and the Northern Illinois University women's basketball program. She brings with her a wealth of experience of Mid-American Conference basketball. "I'm just really excited about Heather joining us," Owens said upon naming Oesterle to her staff. "I think she's going to help us in a number of ways, especially in recruiting, camps and player development. I've known her throughout the years and really appreciate her professionalism. She's a great addition to our program." Oesterle will coordinate all of the Huskies recruiting efforts, as well as work with the guards. She comes to Northern Illinois after spending the past five seasons at MAC East foe Miami (OH). She joined the RedHawks' staff during Miami's MAC Championship season of 2003-04. During her five years in Oxford, Miami posted an 80-72 record, won two MAC championships and made two postseason appearances. Last year, the RedHawks compiled a 23-11 record, won the MAC Championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. Miami faced off against Louisville, but lost in the first round, 81-67In 2003-04, Miami made an appearance in the WNIT, defeating Xavier in the first round before falling to Iowa State in the second. While with Miami, Oesterle worked with the RedHawks' post players and coordinated the team's travel. Oesterle began her coaching career at Stanford in 2002-03 as a volunteer assistant. That season, Stanford posted a 27-5 record, advanced to the NCAA Tournament and was ranked in the Top 15. She joined the Cardinal after graduating from Michigan in 2002. She was a four-year letterwinner at forward for the Wolverines from 1998-2002. During her four years in Ann Arbor, the Wolverines posted a 76-45 record and made two NCAA appearances. She was named team captain her senior season and also earned the team's Leadership Award following that year. |
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