Camp Staff
Lee Ann Riley
SFA head coach Lee Ann Riley returns for her eighth season on the Ladyjack sidelines. During Riley's time in Nacogdoches, Ladyjack fans have been privy to more than 100 victories, three 20-win seasons, two NCAA Championship appearances, a WNIT appearance, two Southland Conference regular-season and tournament titles and the program's 800th win.
SFA has been a major player in the Southland Conference since joining the league. The Ladyjacks have won 14 of 20 regular season titles and 15 league tournament titles.
Riley took over as the Ladyjacks' head coach prior to the 2001-02 season guiding the team to the 2002 SLC regular-season and tournament championship. The Ladyjacks went 24-6 on their way to the SLC title, advancing to their 15th consecutive NCAA tournament appearance and their 17th appearance in school history. The Ladyjacks were one of the hottest teams in the nation heading into the tournament winning a season-high 16 consecutive games and 22 of their final 23.
Riley left her mark on the SFA program in just her first year, leading SFA to its 24th 20-win season in school history. Riley became the fifth SFA head coach to win 20 games during their first season, and she finished tied with Mary Ann Otwell (1980-81) for most wins by a first-year Ladyjack head coach (24). The Ladyjacks also set an SLC record for wins in a season in 2001-02, going 19-1 (.950) During the 2002 NCAA Women's Final Four, Riley was selected to coach in the WBCA All-Star Challenge. The all-star team was composed of the nation's top collegiate seniors who squared off against the USA National team.
Winning has followed Riley throughout her career. During the 2000-01 season, Riley was the associate head coach at Missouri. The Tigers tallied a 22-10 record and a 10-6 league mark on their way to the NCAA Championships. Missouri knocked-off second-seeded Georgia in Athens, Ga., to advance to the Sweet 16.
Prior to her stop in Missouri, Riley was the head coach at Tyler Junior College. During her six seasons at Tyler, Riley's teams amassed a record of 131-58 (.693), culminating in the 2000 NJCAA National Championship. That TJC squad compiled a record of 34-2 on its way to the title. Riley was named the NJCAA, Region XIV and the 2000 WBCA National Coach of the Year after her team's run to the crown.
The winning tradition of the Ladyjack basketball program is nothing new to Riley. She spent two seasons in the 1990s with SFA, one as an aide under current-Texas A&M head coach Gary Blair. During those seasons, Riley helped guide the Ladyjacks to two SLC titles and one trip to the NCAA Sweet 16.
Riley began her coaching career as a graduate assistant at the school she would eventually lead to the 2000 NJCAA crown. She helped lead TJC to a 28-6 (.823) record during the 1990-91 season.
In her 14 seasons on the bench, either as the head coach or as an assistant, Riley has been witness to more than 300 victories, with her teams compiling a 352-174 (.669) record.
During Riley's college days, she was a guard at TJC before transferring to Baylor where she played on the Bears' softball team for three seasons. Riley graduated from Baylor with a bachelor's degree in physical education in May 1985. Riley received her master's degree from Baylor in 1988.
Assistant Coach Taqueta Braxton
Taqueta Braxton is entering her fifth season as an assistant coach with the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjack basketball program. Braxton has spent the first four years in Nacogdoches producing some of the Southland Conference's top guards.
Braxton continued to work her magic with the SFA guards last season. Nikki Carr, one of the most prolific players in school history, finished her career as a first-team All-Southland Conference selection and the 2008 SLC Defensive Player of the Year. She also graduated as one of the school's all-time leaders in points, assists, steals, three-point field goals and free throws.
Braxton makes her way to Nacogdoches by way of Beaumont, Texas, where she spent two seasons as an assistant with the Lamar Lady Cardinals. During her time at Lamar she was given the responsibility of helping LU head coach Leonard Drake rebuild the Lady Cardinal program.
Braxton serves as the Ladyjacks recruiting coordinator, as well as assisting Riley in the day-to-day operations of the Ladyjack program.
Braxton, formerly Taqueta Roberson, spent her college days at Arkansas as a player for former Ladyjack head coach Gary Blair. Braxton was a four-year letterwinner for the Lady Razorbacks guiding them to an NCAA Tournament appearance. As a senior Braxton was selected as the team captain and named to the Southeastern Conference's Academic Honor Roll. Braxton received her bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Arkansas in 1997.
Following her playing career, Braxton became an assistant coach at Mesquite High School for three years. While at Mesquite, she helped guide the Skeeters to a district title.
Taqueta married Lamont Braxton in December, 2004. The couple has an infant son, Aaron, who was born in May 2008.
SFA Assistant Coach Jaye Nayreau
Jaye Nayreau is in his second season on the Ladyjack coach staff. He came to Nacogdoches after spending two years at Dodge City Community College in Kansas.
During his stint at Dodge City, Nayreau was involved with every aspect of the women's program, from in-game coaching to scouting and game preparation. He also handled schedule preparations, and served as student-athlete advisor for the team.
Prior to his stop in Kansas, Nayreau spent one season on the Saint Louis Billiken staff, as a graduate assistant coach. During that time, he oversaw all aspects of the Billiken Classic and also served as an academic advisor for the program.
Nayreau is already familiar with the Southland Conference, beginning his coaching career at Sam Houston State. During the 2001-02 season, Nayreau was a student assistant with the Bearkat program. During that time, he assisted with practice, as well as the day-to-day operations of the women's basketball office.
Nayreau received bachelor's degree from SHSU in December 2002. Two years later Nayreau graduated from Baylor with a Masters in Sports Pedagogy. Nayreau has also completed work towards a doctorate in counseling
SFA Assistant Coach Meredith Doyle
Meredith Doyle is entering her second season on the Stephen F. Austin campus. She came to SFA after spending two seasons in Waco, Texas, as a graduate assistant coach at Baylor.
During her time with the Lady Bears, Doyle assisted with film breakdown to helping Baylor prepare for upcoming opponents. She also organized and directed the all male practice squad know as the "BU Dream Team."
Doyle was also heavily involved with Coach Mulkey's basketball camps, from organizing to promotion of the camps. Along with her responsibilities on the court, she also assisted with the Baylor Strength and Conditioning program.
Doyle spent her playing career in Abilene, Texas, playing for Abilene Christian University. She was a three-year captain for the Wildcats, where she earned honorable mention all-conference and academic all-conference honors.
She received her bachelor's degree from ACU in December 2004. She graduated from Baylor in 2007 with her master's degree.
Additional Staff
In addition to the Ladyjack staff, the best high school coaches throughout Texas and the Nation give individual attention and coaching to campers. A fulltime trainer is available 24 hours a day during each camp.
In every session of camp, many of our Ladyjack players serve as coaches on the floor and counselors in the dorm. During Regular camp, nightly fellowship is led by the Ladyjacks and includes songs, skits and devotionals. Campers get an excellent opportunity to spend time with our players, on and off the court.
© 2009-- Lee Ann Riley's Basketball Camps
SFA head coach Lee Ann Riley returns for her eighth season on the Ladyjack sidelines. During Riley's time in Nacogdoches, Ladyjack fans have been privy to more than 100 victories, three 20-win seasons, two NCAA Championship appearances, a WNIT appearance, two Southland Conference regular-season and tournament titles and the program's 800th win.
