Fred Batchelor

Biography

Fred Batchelor joined the women's basketball coaching staff as associate head coach ahead of the 2024-25 season. In his first season in Newark, Batchelor helped lead the Blue Hens to a 13-17 record and a CAA Tournament victory over UNCW in the second round in 2024-25. UD set a new single-season record for made threes as a team with 206, while Ella Wanzer led the CAA in three-point shooting at 38-percent. Wanzer made the second-most threes in a single-season by a Blue Hen (68), surpassing WNBA legend Elena Delle Donne. The Blue Hens led the CAA in three-point percentage (36-percent) and field-goal percentage (41-percent). Delaware went on a six-game winning-streak in February, the longest under head coach Sarah Jenkins. In a season where the team battled injury and adversity, captain Tara Cousins earned All-CAA Second Team. Batchelor arrived in Newark after an illustrious 20-year tenure as the head women’s basketball coach at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). During his time at UMES, Batchelor solidified his legacy as the winningest coach in the program’s history, amassing 191 wins and achieving .500 or better in conference play in 10 of the last 15 seasons. Under Batchelor’s guidance, UMES showcased remarkable skill on the court, highlighted by standout performances in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament. His exceptional coaching acumen was evident in the development of top-tier players such as Mahogany Lester and Ariana Seawell, who earned Al