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Rick Insell, MTSU Women's Basketball Coach, to Retire After 21 Seasons, 505 Wins
Rick Insell retires after 505 wins, the most in school history, following 21 consecutive postseason appearances and numerous conference titles at Middle Tennessee.
- On Thursday, Middle Tennessee women's basketball coach Rick Insell announced his retirement after 21 seasons, naming his son Matt Insell, associate head coach, as his successor.
- Citing personal health concerns and a desire to spend time with his wife, Deb, and grandchildren, the 74-year-old coach decided to step down. "I'm not in the best of health," Insell said.
- Insell leaves as the winningest coach in Middle Tennessee history with 505 victories, leading the Blue Raiders to 12 NCAA Tournament appearances and 21 consecutive postseason berths.
- The outgoing coach will lead the team through their current WNIT participation before stepping aside, while the university scheduled a formal introductory press conference for Matt on March 24.
- Before joining Middle Tennessee, Insell compiled 775 wins at Shelbyville Central High School, bringing his career total to more than 1,279 victories across nearly five decades of coaching.
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Longtime Middle Tennessee women's coach Rick Insell to retire and be succeeded by his son
Rick Insell, whose 505 wins in 21 seasons leading the Middle Tennessee women’s basketball team made him the winningest coach in school history, has announced his retirement.
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