Sandra Abston

Biography

Head Coach Candi Whitaker brought in former Roos assistant coach Sandra Abston on Mar. 30, 2026. Abston brings nearly a decade of coaching experience to Kansas City's sideline and was an assistant coach for Kansas City during the 2022-23 season. "I'm privileged to have Coach Sandra Abston with me on multiple coaching staff over the last three years and continue to be impressed by her loyalty and commitment to helping build winning programs," Whitaker said. "She is an elite recruiter with extensive international ties stemming from both her playing and coaching careers. Sandra knows what it takes to compete and win at a high level and I know our players will love learning from her." In her new role with the Roos, Abston will handle a multitude of tasks revolving around international recruiting, player development, practice planning and scouting. "I'm excited to return to University of Missouri–Kansas City and the Kansas City community, a place that already feels like home after having worked there previously," Abston said. "The opportunity to come back and contribute under Candi's leadership, while continuing to grow both personally and professionally, is truly meaningful to me. I'm excited to be surrounded by the amazing people within the Kansas City athletic department, in a region that values the game of basketball. In addition, it is a blessing to be able to coach and compete in a respected conference known for its high-IQ basketball. I look forward to building relationship