Lycoming College

After three successful seasons at Wilson College, Shane Rottier is set for his second year as the head women's basketball coach at Lycoming College in 2025-26.
  
Rottier is the fifth head coach in Lycoming's women's basketball's 47-year history.

Rottier posted three seasons with double-digit wins at Wilson College, the first time in school history the team achieved that, during his three seasons as head coach from 2021-24. He also helped the Phoenix reach the postseason for three straight years for the first time in program history, as three of Wilson's nine 10-win seasons came under his watch. His .532 winning percentage (41-36) is tops in program history.
 
Rottier coached the team to two .500 or better seasons, including posting a 16-9 record in 2022-23, when the Phoenix finished 13-5 and earned the No. 2 seed in the Colonial States Athletic Conference Championship. Throughout his tenure, he coached seven all-conference selections, one conference rookie of the year and three Academic All-District selections. The Phoenix also hosted three postseason games during his three years at the helm.
 
Rottier came to Wilson after three seasons as an assistant women's basketball coach at Elizabethtown College, where he helped the Blue Jays to back-to-back post-season appearances, including finishing runner-up in the Landmark Conference Championship in 2018-19. The team went 19-7 that year, as the coaching staff earned the Landmark Conference Coaching Staff of the Year award.
 
Rottier also served two seasons as an assistant men's basketball coach at Thaddeus Stevens College, where he served as the program's recruiting coordinator and offensive coordinator. The Bulldogs earned the program's first appearance in the conference championship in nine years in 2018. Rottier has also coached several AAU and high school teams in the Central Pennsylvania region.
 
Rottier received a Bachelor of Science in business administration from California Coast University in 2015 and received a Master of Arts in coaching and athletic administration from Concordia University Irvine in 2017 and a Master of Science in coaching and exercise science from Concordia in 2019.
 
In addition to his work in higher education Rottier has nearly 20 years of professional experience in the private sector including management positions for e-commerce, online marketing, sales, and operations.
 
What they are saying about Coach Rottier…
"Wilson's loss, is Lycoming's gain! Coach Rottier is a dedicated professional that always works hard to develop the best in every player and put them in a position to be successful, whether that is on the court, in the classroom or throughout their lives. He's a relentless recruiter of talented student-athletes and strives to make their experience challenging, rewarding and fun!"
- Tina Hill, Wilson College Director of Athletics
 
"I couldn't be happier for Shane on his appointment as Head Coach at Lycoming! While he was an assistant at Elizabethtown College, Coach Rottier helped recruit prospective students, enabling us to find young women who were a good fit academically, athletically, and socially.  Coaching with him was a pleasure. He brought great ideas and enthusiasm to practices and games, making us better by his contributions and presence. Coach's tireless work ethic and willingness to improve the skills and lives of our student-athletes will undoubtedly carry over to his new duties leading the Warriors. Shane is a strong leader, a talented coach and an advocate for his players. His positive approach and detailed preparation will serve him well as he takes on this new role. Welcome back to the Landmark Conference, Coach!"
- Veronica Nolt, Elizabethtown College Head Women's Basketball Coach 

"Coach Rottier is someone who pours his heart into his family, peers and his team. His passion for being a DIII coach is evident not only watching him prepare, coach and his work to consistently get better on the court but more so in the time spent building real relationships with his student-athletes, the campus and local communities. I am beyond excited for Shane in this new role. It's always great to see good people that work hard and overachieve be both recognized and rewarded. I have no doubt that Lyco women's hoops is in great hands."
- Mark Seidenberg, Former Wilson College Head Men's Basketball Coach, 2021-24

"Coach Rottier is an incredible mentor who inspires growth on and off the court. Over the years, his dedication pushed me to excel not only as a player but also as a person. I am so grateful for his invaluable guidance and leadership. It is an honor to have been under his wing, and I have no doubt he will continue to positively influence countless lives in the years ahead."
- Madison Ross, Former Wilson College women's basketball player, 2019-23

"Coach Rottier was the coach for my last two years at Wilson College. My junior year, I did not know how the season would go with a new coach. By the end of the season, I was so glad that he was my head coach. Coach Rottier allowed us to play basketball. We had plays but Coach Rottier allowed us to play within the plays. I believe his coaching allowed each player to grow and allowed us as a team to grow together. That is one thing that I liked and valued the most about Coach Rottier's coaching. Coach Rottier is a great coach and mentor!"
- Samira Murphy, Former Wilson College women's basketball player, 2019-23 

"Coach Rottier is an amazing basketball coach that deeply cares for his athletes and works hard to build strong relationships with each player. He perfectly balanced competitive play with ensuring we had fun, creating an environment where we felt valued and motivated. With his profound understanding of the game and relentless drive for improvement, our team achieved many goals and accomplishments. As a transfer student, coach welcomed me with open arms, providing an incredible opportunity and a memorable experience in the sport I love. While we will miss him greatly at Wilson, these qualities will undoubtedly help him build a successful and cohesive basketball program at his new school."
- Allie Cullison, rising senior Wilson College women's basketball player 

"Coach Rottier has been one of the most positive coaches that I have played for. He believes that whatever situation the team was in that there was always something positive to come from it. He also knew everyone one of his players and knew their strength and weaknesses down to the point. He cares about his players more than anything and wants what is best for the team. I believe with his coaching style will make an impact to Lycoming women's basketball."
- Adrianna Stricek, rising junior Wilson College Women's Basketball player 

"I've known Coach Rottier only the past two years, yet it feels like I have had him as a coach forever. That's the impact he makes as a coach. He not only understands the game deeply but also knows how to communicate strategies and techniques effectively. He wanted his team to succeed on and off the court, and make us love the game forever. With Coach Rottier as the new coach, Lycoming will succeed as a team and become a family!"
- Jewels Torres, rising junior Wilson College Women's Basketball player 

"Coach Rottier made a huge impact on the Wilson community. He was a great teammate, mentor, and coach. He held his players to a high standard and was able to get the most out of them. He's one of the best X's and O's coaches I've seen. Most importantly, he cared about his players on and off the court. He'll be seriously missed not only by the women's basketball program, but also the entire Wilson community. Lycoming got a good one!"
- Christopher Higgins, Wilson College Head Men's Soccer Coach 

"Shane Rottier has a passion for coaching and overall love of the game of basketball. His style of playing team-first basketball is contagious and effective. He is a very hard worker who attempts to get better every day, and he understands that you don't have to be perfect and has the patience to allow for eventual success. Each day at practice there is a focus of having a competitive spirit while making basketball the best part of the student-athletes day. His caring and compassion allows for him to connect with players and build relationships with them. He will always do his best to provide student athletes with the tools they need for success. He is going to do great things at Lycoming College."
- Dylan Ward, Wilson College Assistant Women's Basketball Coach 
 

The Rottier File
Hometown: Phillips, Wis.
Daughter: Gabriella
Education
2015	Bachelor of Science - Business Administration	California Coast University
2017	Master of Arts - Coaching and Athletic Administration	Concordia University Irvine
2019	Master of Science - Coaching and Exercise Science	Concordia University Irvine
Collegiate Coaching Experience
2016-18	Thaddeus Stevens College	Assistant Coach (Men)
2018-21	Elizabethtown College	Assistant Coach
2021-24	Wilson College	Head Coach
2024-	Lycoming College	Head Coach

Rottier Year-By-Year
Year	School	W	L	Pct.	Note
2021-22	Wilson	12	14	.462	Wilson won first home postseason game in program history
2022-23	Wilson	16	9	.640	Set school-record with 13 conference wins
2023-24	Wilson	13	13	.500	Third straight year Wilson hosted a postseason game
2024-25	Lycoming	4	21	.160	Three Warriors earned CSC Academic All-District honors
Total		45	57	.441