Iowa Hawkeyes Women's Basketball Coaches
The Iowa Hawkeyes coaching staff, led by head coach Jan Jensen. Profiles below cover 4 staff members with career records, tenure at University of Iowa and coaching background.
Head Coach
Jan Jensen
Head Coach
9 years at school
Career Record
328-179
Conf Record
74-91
Brings extensive experience from both collegiate and professional basketball, with a strong focus on player development and recruiting.
15+ years of coaching experience at the Division I level.
Assistant Coaches
Tasha Dickey
Associate Head Coach
3 years at school
A proven leader who has built winning cultures at multiple programs, known for tactical acumen and mentorship.
10 years of assistant coaching experience across multiple conferences.
Jill Gochenour
Assistant Coach
6 years at school
Specializes in defensive schemes and has helped develop multiple all-conference selections during her coaching career.
Former head coach with 8 years of experience leading her own program.
Aaron Johnston
Assistant Coach
3 years at school
An offensive innovator with deep roots in the game, connecting well with student-athletes and building strong team cultures.
5 years of coaching experience with a background in player development.
Iowa Hawkeyes Coaching Staff FAQs
Common questions about the coaching staff.
Who is the head coach at Iowa Hawkeyes?
Jan Jensen is the head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program, currently in year 9 at University of Iowa.
How large is the Iowa Hawkeyes coaching staff?
The listed staff includes the head coach plus 3 other staff members, spanning associate and assistant coaches and basketball operations roles. Each entry shows experience and background.
How is Iowa Hawkeyes performing under the current staff?
Iowa Hawkeyes is 27-10 overall and 13-5 in big-ten play this season, playing home games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Game-by-game results are on the team schedule page.
What do assistant coaches do in college basketball?
Assistant coaches handle recruiting, scouting and opponent preparation, and lead position-specific skill work. Associate head coaches often take on play-calling or coordinator duties, while directors of basketball operations manage travel, scheduling and compliance rather than on-court coaching.
Where can I find more about the Iowa Hawkeyes program?
The team pages cover the 27-10 season schedule, current roster, season statistics and program history dating to 1974.