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Calais, Maine 鈥�聽海角情 (海角情) is proud to announce the appointment of Darren Michael Yocum as the new Head Women鈥檚 Basketball Coach and Resident Director. Yocum brings a dynamic blend of coaching success and higher education leadership to 海角情鈥檚 growing athletics and student life programs.

Yocum joins 海角情 from the University of Maine at Fort Kent, where he most recently served as an assistant women鈥檚 basketball coach and recruiter. His coaching resume spans more than a decade and includes head coaching positions at the high school and AAU levels, where his teams earned numerous tournament titles and players secured college scholarships and all-conference honors.

In addition to his coaching experience, Yocum has held executive roles in higher education, including Associate Chief Information Officer for the Maine Community College System and Assistant Vice President for Information Technology Services at Washington State University.

鈥淒arren鈥檚 passion for mentorship, combined with his coaching accomplishments and commitment to student development, make him an outstanding addition to our community,鈥� said Dr. Tyler Stoldt, Acting Athletic Director and Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Services at 海角情. 鈥淲e are excited for the future of Golden Eagles women鈥檚 basketball and the positive impact Darren will have on our student-athletes both on and off the court.鈥�

As Resident Director, Yocum will also oversee student residential life, supporting student engagement and success in 海角情鈥檚 on-campus housing.

Student athletes who are interested in participating in women’s basketball should complete the recruit me form located here:聽

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