University of Delaware Athletics
Women's Basketball
Batchelor, Fred
Fred Batchelor
- Title:
- Associate Head Coach
- Email:
- fmbatch@udel.edu
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 All-MEAC honors under his tutelage this past season. In the 2018-19 season, UMES achieved a program-record 17 wins, leading to Batchelor’s well-deserved recognition as MEAC Coach of the Year. Additionally, Batchelor's tenure saw the emergence of young talent, with seven student-athletes earning spots on the MEAC All-Rookie Team. Noteworthy achievements include Casey Morton’s distinction as the eighth player in Maryland Eastern Shore women's basketball history to score 1,000 points, earning her the Rookie of the Year award in the 2007-08 season, and April McBride’s consistent excellence, receiving First Team All-MEAC recognition for three consecutive years.
Beyond individual accolades, Batchelor’s impact extended to the overall success of the program, with players like Alexis Udoji, Jessica Long, Moengaroa Subritzky, Shawnee Sweeney, and Kristi Veltkamp earning recognition for their outstanding contributions. Their achievements include MEAC Defensive Player of the Year awards, All-MEAC Team selections, and All-MEAC Rookie Team selections. Toni Kennedy’s exceptional performance in leading the nation in three-pointers made per game during the 2005-06 season further underscored UMES's legacy of excellence under Batchelor's leadership.
Before his tenure at UMES, Batchelor was the head women’s basketball coach at Elizabeth City State, where he led the Vikings to a third-place finish and a semifinal CIAA tournament appearance. Additionally, Batchelor has a rich coaching history, including stints coaching men’s basketball at various institutions such as Villa Maria Junior College, where he orchestrated a remarkable turnaround, and his alma mater Buffalo State College, where he made history as the first African-American coach to win the State University of New York Athletic Conference championship in its 60-plus-year existence. As a result, he was voted SUNYAC Coach of the Year and guided the Bengals to an NCAA Division III tournament appearance.
Batchelor holds a Bachelor's degree from Valley Forge Christian College, where he was a standout athlete, and a master's degree in Multi-disciplinary Studies from Buffalo State College. While at VFCC, Batchelor was a two-time National Christian College All-American point guard recording over 1,600 points and over 800 assists and was later inducted into VFCC's Athletic Hall of Fame. Batchelor is currently pursuing his doctorate in Educational Leadership at UMES and he is actively involved in various organizations, including the GHTC Board of Directors, Princess Anne Chamber of Commerce, and the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education.
Batchelor has a wife, Odette, and two kids, Trey and Tiara.
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 All-MEAC honors under his tutelage this past season. In the 2018-19 season, UMES achieved a program-record 17 wins, leading to Batchelor’s well-deserved recognition as MEAC Coach of the Year. Additionally, Batchelor's tenure saw the emergence of young talent, with seven student-athletes earning spots on the MEAC All-Rookie Team. Noteworthy achievements include Casey Morton’s distinction as the eighth player in Maryland Eastern Shore women's basketball history to score 1,000 points, earning her the Rookie of the Year award in the 2007-08 season, and April McBride’s consistent excellence, receiving First Team All-MEAC recognition for three consecutive years.
Beyond individual accolades, Batchelor’s impact extended to the overall success of the program, with players like Alexis Udoji, Jessica Long, Moengaroa Subritzky, Shawnee Sweeney, and Kristi Veltkamp earning recognition for their outstanding contributions. Their achievements include MEAC Defensive Player of the Year awards, All-MEAC Team selections, and All-MEAC Rookie Team selections. Toni Kennedy’s exceptional performance in leading the nation in three-pointers made per game during the 2005-06 season further underscored UMES's legacy of excellence under Batchelor's leadership.
Before his tenure at UMES, Batchelor was the head women’s basketball coach at Elizabeth City State, where he led the Vikings to a third-place finish and a semifinal CIAA tournament appearance. Additionally, Batchelor has a rich coaching history, including stints coaching men’s basketball at various institutions such as Villa Maria Junior College, where he orchestrated a remarkable turnaround, and his alma mater Buffalo State College, where he made history as the first African-American coach to win the State University of New York Athletic Conference championship in its 60-plus-year existence. As a result, he was voted SUNYAC Coach of the Year and guided the Bengals to an NCAA Division III tournament appearance.
Batchelor holds a Bachelor's degree from Valley Forge Christian College, where he was a standout athlete, and a master's degree in Multi-disciplinary Studies from Buffalo State College. While at VFCC, Batchelor was a two-time National Christian College All-American point guard recording over 1,600 points and over 800 assists and was later inducted into VFCC's Athletic Hall of Fame. Batchelor is currently pursuing his doctorate in Educational Leadership at UMES and he is actively involved in various organizations, including the GHTC Board of Directors, Princess Anne Chamber of Commerce, and the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education.
Batchelor has a wife, Odette, and two kids, Trey and Tiara.
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