Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Women's Basketball Names Henderson as Assistant Coach
7/2/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Florida Atlantic University women's basketball head coach Kellie Lewis-Jay finalized her 2015-16 staff with the addition of Richard Henderson as an assistant coach.
Henderson comes to FAU from Oklahoma State, where he held the same position for the last seven seasons.
"I have known Richie for a long time," Lewis-Jay said. "He is an excellent addition to our staff. Having coached in the Big 12 Conference for the last seven years, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help elevate this program to another level."
Henderson's coaching duties at Oklahoma State included recruiting, film editing and breakdown as well as working with the Cowgirl guards on the floor. Additionally, he developed preseason and offseason individual skill improvement plans for members of the Oklahoma State backcourt and organized the program's male practice squad.
"I am very excited about joining the FAU Family," Henderson said. "I have had the privilege of getting to know Kellie over the years from our days in the Big 12. Kellie is a great leader and very passionate about her program and her team. She has always been known as a tremendous hard worker and a great recruiter. I'm excited for the opportunity to be a part of her coaching staff."
While working with the Cowgirls' backcourt, Henderson had a hand in the development of the program's first-ever WNBA Draft pick, All-American Andrea Riley. He also worked directly with the program's first Big 12 All-Defensive Team member and most recent draft pick Tiffany Bias, who currently plays for the Phoenix Mercury.
"He is a tremendous recruiter and has developed many elite players over the course of his career," Lewis-Jay said. "I feel very fortunate to have Richie in our Owl family."
Henderson joined the Cowgirl program for the 2007-08 season as its graduate assistant where he oversaw film exchange and assisted with the creation and distribution of recruiting correspondence. In addition, he coordinated Oklahoma State's ball girl program, helped with team travel as well as with the daily administrative duties in the basketball office.
Prior to his move to the collegiate level, the Hartshorne, Okla. native worked as the Stillwater Public Schools junior high basketball coordinator while teaching physical education. Henderson also served as the head basketball coach for the freshman squad and as an assistant coach for the varsity squad, as well. Henderson worked for the NFL's Buffalo Bills as an athletic training intern in 2005, and also has worked as a camp coach for the Eddie Sutton men's basketball camps.
Henderson graduated from Oklahoma State in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in education. Prior to his arrival in Stillwater, he earned his Associate of Science degree from Eastern Oklahoma State College in 2003 and has been honored with the school's Outstanding Young Alumnus award.
Henderson is father to daughter, Chloe, and son, Cooper.
