LaTanya Collins
LaTanya Collins is a resilient and impactful leader in college basketball. As Head Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, her first season delivered a historic turnaround. A mother, mentor, and strategist, LaTanya stepped away from her career to help her son reach the NFL—gaining firsthand experience with NIL, recruiting, and the realities of modern athletics. With multi-division coaching success and executive-level leadership skills, she is now poised for her next chapter: leading a Division I program or serving in a Power 4 executive role.
LaTanya Collins is a resilient and impactful leader in college basketball. As Head Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, her first season delivered a historic turnaround. A mother, mentor, and strategist, LaTanya stepped away from her career to help her son reach the NFL—gaining firsthand experience with NIL, recruiting, and the realities of modern athletics. With multi-division coaching success and executive-level leadership skills, she is now poised for her next chapter: leading a Division I program or serving in a Power 4 executive role.
2024-Current St. Mary’s College of Maryland
2021-2022 University of Detroit Mercy (interim)
2019-2020 Harford Community College
2017-2019 Motlow State Community College
2007-2008 St. Augustine University
2005-2006 Southern Vermont College
2024-Current St. Mary’s College of Maryland
2021-2022 University of Detroit Mercy (interim)
2019-2020 Harford Community College
2017-2019 Motlow State Community College
2007-2008 St. Augustine University
2005-2006 Southern Vermont College
2023-2024 Iona University
2022-2023 Fairleigh Dickinson University
2020-2021 University of Detroit Mercy
2016-2017 Coppin State University
2009-2010 Radford University
2004-2005 Marist University
2023-2024 Iona University
2022-2023 Fairleigh Dickinson University
2020-2021 University of Detroit Mercy
2016-2017 Coppin State University
2009-2010 Radford University
2004-2005 Marist University
Coach Collins is a transformational leader who builds high-performing programs through culture, accountability, and holistic development. Known for elevating athletes as students, leaders, and citizens, she drives academic excellence, community impact, and alumni engagement. Her proven vision consistently produces strong team GPAs, award-winning service initiatives, and competitive success on the court.
Coach Collins is a transformational leader who builds high-performing programs through culture, accountability, and holistic development. Known for elevating athletes as students, leaders, and citizens, she drives academic excellence, community impact, and alumni engagement. Her proven vision consistently produces strong team GPAs, award-winning service initiatives, and competitive success on the court.
Prepared
Efficient and Effective
Reliable and Trustworthy
Competent
Creative
Prepared
Efficient and Effective
Reliable and Trustworthy
Competent
Creative
I stepped away from my dream to help my son live his, and that made me stronger, not behind.
2007 NCAA Women's Coaches Academy
2017 & 2023 Head Coaches Training Center
2023- NCAA Coaches Academy
2024 NCAA Basketball Coaches Academy 2.0
2025 PEACC - Professional Excellence Academy for College Coaches
2007 NCAA Women's Coaches Academy
2017 & 2023 Head Coaches Training Center
2023- NCAA Coaches Academy
2024 NCAA Basketball Coaches Academy 2.0
2025 PEACC - Professional Excellence Academy for College Coaches
DI, DII, DIII, JUCO
DI, DII, DIII, JUCO
Recruited VA 6A player of the year- Camille Downs
Chance Graham - All- MEAC selection all four years -1st player to reach 1,000 pts and 1,000 rebounds in school history (Coppin State)
Genesis Lucas - All- MEAC , improved from 7.7 ppg to 13.7 ppg
Irene Murua-Ranked top 10 in Horizon League in rebounding
Sydney Searcy ranked #1 in steals in Horizon League
Janna Lewis- school’s all-time leading scorer and rebounder, All-American
Jalessa Marshall - ranked top 10 in the nation in steals
BWSL - WNBA Draft Picks
Jennie Sims
Adrian Motley
Erin Whalen
Stephanie Watts
Feyona Fitzgerald
Recruited VA 6A player of the year- Camille Downs
Chance Graham - All- MEAC selection all four years -1st player to reach 1,000 pts and 1,000 rebounds in school history (Coppin State)
Genesis Lucas - All- MEAC , improved from 7.7 ppg to 13.7 ppg
Irene Murua-Ranked top 10 in Horizon League in rebounding
Sydney Searcy ranked #1 in steals in Horizon League
Janna Lewis- school’s all-time leading scorer and rebounder, All-American
Jalessa Marshall - ranked top 10 in the nation in steals
BWSL - WNBA Draft Picks
Jennie Sims
Adrian Motley
Erin Whalen
Stephanie Watts
Feyona Fitzgerald
Head Division I Coach
Power 4 Executive Role (GM, Special Assistant, Chief of Staff)
Head Division I Coach
Power 4 Executive Role (GM, Special Assistant, Chief of Staff)
Features, podcasts, speaking engagements
Features, podcasts, speaking engagements
