Macy Resigns As ECU Head Women's Basketball Coach
October 17, 2018 | Women's Basketball
GREENVILLE, N.C. — ECU Head Women's Basketball Coach Heather Macy announced Wednesday she has resigned from her position effective immediately.
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Her decision came at the conclusion of an internal review of the program led by the athletics department's office of compliance.
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"I regret that my misunderstanding about practice rules has led to this end, but I have chosen to resign in order to save the University and the team from any unnecessary distractions," Macy said.
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Macy, who compiled a 134-117 (.534) record in eight seasons leading the Pirates, will be reassigned within the department until the completion of her employment on Dec. 17, 2018.
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Appointed as the Pirates' ninth head coach in 2010, Macy finished her ECU tenure as the all-time winningest coach in program history and three postseason appearances.
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Current assistant coach Chad Killinger has accepted the role as interim head coach according to ECU Acting Chief Operating Officer Lee Workman.
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The Pirates open the 2018-19 season Nov. 6 against Maryland-Eastern Shore.
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Her decision came at the conclusion of an internal review of the program led by the athletics department's office of compliance.
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"I regret that my misunderstanding about practice rules has led to this end, but I have chosen to resign in order to save the University and the team from any unnecessary distractions," Macy said.
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Macy, who compiled a 134-117 (.534) record in eight seasons leading the Pirates, will be reassigned within the department until the completion of her employment on Dec. 17, 2018.
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Appointed as the Pirates' ninth head coach in 2010, Macy finished her ECU tenure as the all-time winningest coach in program history and three postseason appearances.
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Current assistant coach Chad Killinger has accepted the role as interim head coach according to ECU Acting Chief Operating Officer Lee Workman.
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The Pirates open the 2018-19 season Nov. 6 against Maryland-Eastern Shore.
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