A Look Back at a Pioneering Tenure
Dylan Geissert has stepped down from his position as associate head coach of the North Dakota State women's basketball team, citing a desire to explore new coaching horizons after seven years of service.
Geissert first joined the Bison staff in 2019 as an assistant coach, was elevated to recruiting coordinator in 2021 and to associate head coach in 2023, a rapid rise that paralleled the program's ascent.
Under his guidance, the Bison captured their first-ever Summit League regular‑season championship in 2026 and reached the league tournament championship game in both 2024 and 2026, while also earning appearances in the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament and the Women's National Invitational Tournament.
In a heartfelt statement, Geissert expressed deep gratitude for the support he received from the university, his fellow coaches, and the Fargo‑Moorhead community, noting that he will miss the camaraderie of the program.
His coaching roots trace back to a student‑assistant role under Jory Collins at Emporia State from 2014 to 2017, followed by a graduate‑manager stint at the University of Kansas from 2017 to 2019, experiences that helped shape his strategic vision.