Lansing, Mich. – LCC has hired Megan Hudson as their new head women's basketball coach. She has been coaching for more than 12 years beginning at the youth level, and rising through the middle and high school ranks before joining the Stars as an assistant two years ago.

Hudson is a graduate of Waverly High School. She went on to play basketball for the Lady Stars and received her associate degree from LCC. After graduation, she accepted an athletic scholarship at Bluefield State University in Bluefield, West Virginia, where she played Division II basketball for the Big Blue and earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She went on to earn her MBA from the University of Phoenix.

"I am humbled and very excited to be entrusted with the opportunity to be the next women's basketball head coach at LCC," said Hudson. "My goal is to inspire our players to set their sights high toward building consistent success on and off the court. We will strive to attract high character talent year over year and aspire to become a championship program once again."

Hudson remembers her college career as exciting and competitive.

She joined the Lady Stars the year after they won the national championship. "I had the opportunity to play with some of the returners who were top-level players," said Hudson. "Playing with great athletes and being mentored by Coach Ervin Brunson and Coach Mike Ingram helped prepare me to continue my basketball career at the next level."

"I am excited for Megan to join our coaching staff as the Head Women's Basketball Coach at LCC," said Greg Lattig LCC Athletic Director. "Megan brings experience as a former student-athlete and assistant coach at LCC and she is passionate about student-athlete development on and off the court.  We look forward to her supporting our mission and providing a positive experience for our students."

As head coach, Hudson looks to continue a family legacy in women's sports that stretches back to her grandmother.

"I grew up with a legacy of female athletes in my family," Hudson stated. "My aunt played basketball for LCC and then overseas in Sweden. My sister ran cross country and track at LCC. I've had two generations before me who played basketball in the Detroit Catholic League. Lansing is the community that I grew up in and helped shape the person I am today. I take great pride in being an alumna of LCC. The lessons I learned during my time as a student-athlete provided a strong foundation for my life both personally and professionally."

Outside of coaching, Hudson is a senior buyer with Jackson National Life Insurance and a fitness boot camp instructor at FitStop24 on Lansing's Westside.

Hudson moves into the head coaching position taking the reins from Layne Ingram who was at the helm for six years before resigning earlier this year.

 

About Lansing Community College

Lansing Community College, founded in 1957, is one of the largest community colleges in Michigan, serving more than 14,500 students across a six-county area each year. LCC offers courses in general education for those interested in transferring to a four-year institution, career and workforce development, developmental education and personal enrichment. To meet the professional development and training needs of regional employees, the college offers customized programs for credit, non-credit and continuing education. The Transfer Center at LCC offers students the opportunity to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees from five partner universities on the downtown LCC campus. For more information, visit lcc.edu.

Lansing Community College provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discriminatory practices based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, creed, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, familial status, marital status, military status, veteran’s status, or other status as protected by law, or genetic information that is unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position or participate in educational programs, courses, services or activities offered by the College.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Officer, Washington Court Place, 309 N. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1730; Employee Coordinator 504/ADA, Administration Building, 610 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1875; Student Coordinator 504/ADA, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1885; Human Resource Manager/Employee Title IX Coordinator, Administration Building, 610 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1879; Student Title IX Coordinator, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-9632.