'It is awesome to be here and still be part of a program where I can be a part of these young women's lives.'Ī member of both the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA), Chizer successfully led the Lady Yellow Jackets into the UIL playoffs in 1991-99. 'This is a an awesome opportunity for me,' said Chizer, 'not only because I am going on my eighth year on the women's basketball staff, but also because I am an alumnae, having played here. Prior to coming to Houston in 2000, Chizer spent nine years as the head volleyball coach and assistant basketball mentor at Thomas Jefferson High School (TJHS) in Port Arthur. For this school year DeJuena will continue her duties as an assistant coach for the women's basketball program.'Ĭhizer graduated from UH in 1990 and played for the Cougars from 1983-87.

We are fortunate to have someone with DeJuena's strength and integrity in our program.

She brings a great understanding of our department as well an understanding of our entire university community. 'She coached and taught at the high school level for a number of years and has been in our program for the past seven years. 'DeJuena has extensive experience as a student-athlete in our program, having been an outstanding performer on our women's basketball team. ' DeJuena Chizer will be a real asset to our senior staff as senior woman administrator,' said Maggard. HOUSTON, Texas - University of Houston Director of Athletics Dave Maggard announced Thursday that assistant women's basketball coach DeJuena Chizer has been named the Senior Woman Administrator for the UH Athletics Department.

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