Camp Staff
Lee Ann Riley
After back-to-back 20-win seasons and postseason appearances, SFA head coach Lee Ann Riley is in her seventh season on the Ladyjack bench. During Riley's time in Nacogdoches, the Ladyjacks have won more than 100 games, recorded three 20-win seasons and advanced to two NCAA Championships and the 2007 WNIT.
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.
In Riley's five seasons, 18 Ladyjacks have been recognized by the conference for their success on the court, including three first-team selections. Former player LaToya Mills became the first Ladyjack to earn all-conference honors all four seasons. Riley has also coached a league player and freshman of the year.
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 third season as an assistant coach with the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjack basketball program. Braxton has spent the first two years in Nacogdoches producing some of the Southland Conference's top guards.
Braxton spent the 2004-05 season helping transform then juniors Britany Vinson and Kirby Killingsworth into two of the league's better three-point shooters. The duo finished their careers as the most potent three-point shooting tandem in school history. Killingsworth graduated second all-time in school history with 168 three-point field goals, only 11 shy of owning the record. Right on her heels, Vinson finished third all-time at SFA with 152 triples. Both athletes wrapped up their senior seasons earning third-team All-SLC honors.
In 2006, Braxton helped develop another duo in point guards Nikki Carr and Anitria Mosley. Carr earned honorable mention all-conference recognition after a season that saw her among the team leaders in points (7.9 ppg), assists (3.1 apg) and steals (1.7 spg). Braxton helped turn Mosley from a timid freshman at the beginning of the season into a take charge floor general that was a spark for SFA in its NCAA tournament game agianst Arizona State. Mosley finished that contest with 16 points, three assists and a steal.
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 of 2004.
SFA Assistant Coach Jaye Nayreau
Jaye Nayreau joined the SFA Ladyjack coaching staff in August 2007. He comes to Nacogdoches after spending the past two seasons at Dodge City Community College, in Kansas.
"I am very pleased to have Jaye join our staff," said SFA head coach Lee Ann Riley. "He is an enthusiatic and dedicated coach who will bring so much to our program. Jaye's experience will be a benefit on the court, recruiting and academically. We are excited to add another classy and committed coach to our program."
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 in her first season on the Ladyjack coaching staff. She comes to SFA after spending the past two seasons in Waco, Texas, as a graduate assistant coach at Baylor.
"Meredith is a great addition to our staff," said Riley. "Her experience the past two seasons working under Kim Mulkey at Baylor will be a great benefit to our program. She has a great love for the game and her enthusiasm will be a great asset to our program."
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 May 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.
© 2008-- Lee Ann Riley's Basketball Camps
After back-to-back 20-win seasons and postseason appearances, SFA head coach Lee Ann Riley is in her seventh season on the Ladyjack bench. During Riley's time in Nacogdoches, the Ladyjacks have won more than 100 games, recorded three 20-win seasons and advanced to two NCAA Championships and the 2007 WNIT.
