Applin Introduced as Head Women's Basketball Coach

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Fred Applin was introduced as the new head women’s basketball coach at Charleston Southern on Tuesday morning by Director of Athletics Hank Small at a press conference held on campus in the Strom Thurmond Center.

Applin comes to CSU after serving as an assistant coach at East Carolina University for the last two seasons. Prior to his time at ECU, Applin was an assistant as well as recruiting coordinator at the University of Washington. Applin was also the head coach at Hampton University, and has also served on staffs at Wake Forest, University of Texas, University of Houston, UNC-Chapel Hill.

Small was very complimentary of Applin in his opening marks, saying that Applin’s profile stood out from the beginning of the application process.

Upon being introduced, Applin, who was accompanied by his wife Cora, thanked the entire interview committee including Small, Vice President for Student-Affairs and Athletics Dr. Rick Brewer and President Jairy Hunter in his opening statement.

Applin was very adamant in expressing that his faith played an integral part in landing him at Charleston Southern. He also continued to say that there was a unique situation at CSU in which three things could be done: winning, academics and faith.

Coach Applin expressed his excitement to begin working with his new team, even staying after the press conference to speak with each player individually and take a group picture. 

Video of the press conference will be available on the Big South Network in the coming days at www.bigsouthsports.com.

What they’re saying about Fred Applin…

“I think Fred is an outstanding hire for Charleston Southern. Not only is he a standout coach and recruiter, but he is an even better Christian man who will serve both the school and the community in a first-class way. He was here with us when we were first getting started at Carolina and he helped build the foundation of our national championship team. I wish him nothing but the best of luck in this exciting opportunity.”

- Sylvia Hatchell, Head Coach – UNC-Chapel Hill

“Fred has so much experience and is a great professional that I know he will be successful in building a great program at Charleston Southern. He’s a great recruiter and communicator and I have a great deal of respect for him, I know he will build a winner.”

- Mike Peterson, Head Coach – North Texas

“We are thrilled for Fred and Cora as they prepare to embark on this new journey. Fred will be a definite asset to the Charleston Southern women’s basketball program as well as the community.”

- Heather Macy, Head Coach – East Carolina University