Rick Klimchock, a basketball veteran with more than 40 years of coaching experience, has been named head coach of the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg women's basketball program. His appointment follows a season in which the team finished 1‑24 and endured an 18‑game losing streak, prompting the administration to seek a fresh direction.
A Legacy of Experience
Klimchock previously served as an assistant coach for Saint Vincent College during the 2006‑07 season and contributed radio commentary for WCNS. Over the years he has built a reputation for developing talent at both the high school and college levels, a track record that the university hopes will translate into immediate competitiveness.
The new coach inherits a program that has struggled to find its footing, but he brings a clear vision: create a positive environment, prioritize local recruits, and reignite a love for the game among the players. By emphasizing community engagement, Klimchock believes the team can rebuild its identity from the ground up.
Family Ties and Familiar Grounds
Klimchock’s son, Chris Klimchock, is already entrenched in the university’s athletic landscape as the fifth‑year coach of the Pitt‑Greensburg men’s basketball team. This familial connection, combined with the coach’s familiarity with Chambers Hall, provides a unique continuity that the administration views as a strategic advantage.
The coach also plans to leverage his existing relationships throughout the region to attract high‑quality local talent. He stresses that recruiting players who are invested in the community will not only strengthen the roster but also deepen the program’s roots in the area.
Julie Bolden, who led the team for the previous two seasons, steps aside as the program transitions to Klimchock’s leadership. The university’s athletic director expressed confidence that Klimchock’s blend of experience, community focus, and personal ties will guide the team back to competitiveness and, ultimately, respectability.