MONTEVALLO, Ala. --- University of Montevallo's women's basketball coach Gary Van Atta has announced the addition of Olivia Chapman to the coaching staff.
 
Chapman joins UM after spending one year at the University of Central Arkansas under the tutelage of Sandra Rushing. Before UCA, Chapman spent two years at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. While on staff with the Drovers, she aided in the team's 35-14 record over the course of two seasons. She coached two All-Americans and five All-SAC (Sooner Athletic Conference) selections. From 2017-19, she was a graduate assistant at Trevecca Nazarene University. While on staff with the Trojans, the team saw an increase in wins each season. She helped guide two players to earn All-GMAC honors. While at Trevecca, she earned a master's degree in organizational leadership.
 
"We are very excited to bring Olivia on board with us. She is an experienced coach and will hit the ground running. She's a tremendous caring person and places value in all relationships. She wants to coach but at the same time she wants to learn all aspects of the game. She's an excellent recruiter and has strong Alabama ties. She's a great fit for UM Women's Basketball."
 
Prior to coaching, Chapman played four seasons at Southern Nazarene University. While a member of the Crimson Storm, she helped SNU earn its first ever Great American Conference (GAC) Tournament appearance. She was a three-time Academic All-GAC honoree.

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