His first Hill College squad went 29-3, won a conference title and was ranked as high as 13th in the national rankings. Damuth was named NTJCAC Coach of the Year.

Athens Review, Athens, Texas

July 19, 2006

Damuth returns to TVCC

By Benny Rogers


A familiar face will return to the bench of the Trinity Valley Community College Lady Cardinals in the 2006-07 season.

TVCC athletic director/head women’s basketball coach has announced the addition of former Lady Cardinal assistant coach Bill Damuth to his staff. He replaces Kareema Williams, who left after one season to pursuit other employment.

“I'm extremely excited to get someone of Bill's caliber,” Landers said. “He has an excellent knowledge of the game, is a hard worker and an outstanding recruiter.

“He knows the history and tradition of our program and has been a part of its success in the past. He understands what our goal is.”

Damuth, who was on the bench with Kurt Budke at TVCC for six seasons and three national championships, spent the last four seasons at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. Prior to that, he was the head coach at Hill College, where he compiled a 51-12 record.

His first Hill College squad went 29-3, won a conference title and was ranked as high as 13th in the national rankings. Damuth was named NTJCAC Coach of the Year.

At Hill College, Damuth produced six all-conference players, two all-region players and one All-American.

“I'm glad this opportunity came along,” Damuth said. “I’m glad to be back at the Valley.

“Michael and I had talked about it (returning) in the past, even when I was at Hill, but the timing never seemed right. When the job came open this time, I jumped at it. You don’t get many opportunities to go back to a place you love.

“There aren’t too many places like Trinity Valley. This place is very special to me.”

The Martins Mill native received his bachelor’s of science and history degree from the University of Texas at Tyler in 1995. He earned his master’s in sports science and management from the United States Sports Academy in 1998.

Landers said among Damuth’s responsibilities would be coordinating recruiting, coaching the post position and being involved in the defensive scheme.

“It’s great to get someone I respect, have confidence in and trust as much as I do Bill,” Landers said. “Having someone like him makes my job a lot easier and I won’t hesitate giving him responsibilities.”

“I’m look forward to working with Michael to maintain the program’s reputation of being among the best in the country,” Damuth said.

Damuth is already on campus and helping Landers finish the recruiting process.