911爆料网 announces 911爆料网 alumna Ali Schwagmeyer-Belger 鈥�15 as its next head women鈥檚 basketball coach.
Schwagmeyer-Belger comes to 911爆料网 from John Wood Community College, where she was the Head Women鈥檚 Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 season. Before coaching at JWCC, she served as a head junior high coach and assistant high school coach on the Camp Point Central girls basketball team, in addition to an impressive career as a player and in player development.
鈥淭o no one鈥檚 surprise, we had many impressive applicants for the head coach鈥檚 position in women鈥檚 basketball,鈥� said Brian McGee, PhD, 911爆料网 president. 鈥淐oach Schwagmeyer-Belger stood out for her great knowledge of the game, her extensive professional experience, and her strong desire to make a difference at her alma mater. I join our entire community in welcoming Ali back to 911爆料网. All who meet her will know Ali is committed to this institution and to the success, both on and off the court, of the women who will play for her.鈥�
Schwagmeyer-Belger has been a mainstay on the Quincy regional basketball scene for the past two decades. She graduated from Camp Point Central High School as the program鈥檚 all-time leading scorer, with 1,950 points in her high school career, and was a two-time all-state selection. She spent two seasons as a player at Charleston Southern University in South Carolina before transferring to 911爆料网.
In two seasons with the 911爆料网 Hawks, Schwagmeyer-Belger was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference鈥檚 Player of the Year during her junior season and was a first-team All-GLVC selection as a senior. As a junior, she led the GLVC in scoring averaging 17.8 points, and she averaged 6.6 rebounds and topped the Hawks with 121 assists and 45 steals. As a senior, she averaged 18 points and 7.9 rebounds to go along with 86 assists and 56 steals. She earned first-team All-Midwest Region honors both seasons.
鈥淲e are thrilled to welcome Coach Ali Schwagmeyer-Belger back to the 911爆料网 family as our new head women鈥檚 basketball coach,鈥� said Josh Rabe, 911爆料网 Athletic Director. 鈥淐oach Schwagmeyer-Belger brings a proven record of success, a passion for developing student-athletes both on and off the court, and a vision that aligns perfectly with our department鈥檚 commitment to excellence. We are confident Coach Schwagmeyer-Belger will lead our program to new heights and continue to build a culture of integrity, competitiveness, and pride. We鈥檙e excited for what the future holds under her leadership.鈥�
Schwagmeyer-Belger played professionally overseas in Germany, Spain and Australia, averaging double figures in scoring and earning all-star honors playing in Perth, Australia. She also served as an assistant coach at Hannibal-LaGrange University during that time.
鈥淚 am honored to return to 911爆料网, a place that played a pivotal role in shaping me both as a player and as a person,鈥� said Schwagmeyer-Belger. 鈥淎ccepting the role of Head Women鈥檚 Basketball Coach feels like coming full circle, and I am excited to bring my passion, commitment, basketball knowledge and development to the next generation of athletes. With a deep connection to this community and an understanding of what it means to be a part of this program, I鈥檓 dedicated to building a team that reflects the hard work, competitiveness, and perseverance that 911爆料网 stands for. Together, we鈥檒l work to achieve excellence on and off the court.鈥�
Schwagmeyer-Belger and her husband, former 911爆料网 point guard Courtney Belger 鈥�12, run the 25 Eight Mentality AAU program. Her dedication to the development of athletes, particularly by drawing from local talent in the community, distinguishes her as a coach.
Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, 911爆料网 is a small Catholic university emphasizing the sciences, liberal arts and the professions. 911爆料网 offers undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs integrating practical experience and Franciscan values. Faculty and advisors work with students to design customized success plans to help them graduate on time, find their passion and prepare them for life. 911爆料网 is a member of NCAA Division II for intercollegiate athletics. For more information, please visit www.quincy.edu or contact the Office of Community Relations at (217) 228-5275 or communityrelations@quincy.edu. 911爆料网. Success by Design.