Sharay Hall, a Philadelphia native with roots in the PSAC, was named head coach of the Millersville women’s basketball program on Sept. 8, 2020 and in her first season of 2021-22, she put down the groundwork in returning the program to prominence.
With a foundation in the PSAC and experience coaching at all three NCAA divisions, Hall most recently served in the Patriot League with former Bloomsburg coach Bill Cleary at Colgate, helping the Raiders to a 19-11 record and their most successful season in 16 years. During the season, she was named to the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Thirty Under 30, which recognizes up-and-coming coaches under the age of 30 who have exemplified their involvement in community service, mentorship and impact on others, professional manner, and attitude and professional association involvement.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Hall became an All-PSAC East selection at Lock Haven University for Millersville alum Jennifer Smith. She was a three-year starter for the Bald Eagles and averaged 12.5 points and 6.0 rebounds while leading the team in rebounds and steals as a senior. After graduating with a degree in psychology in 2012, Hall stayed on the Lock Haven staff as a student assistant while earning a master’s degree in sports and exercise psychology.
Hall continued to build her coaching career with stops at Clarion, Frostburg State and W.Va. Wesleyan before becoming the head coach of a young team at Pitt-Bradford in 2017-18. In two seasons, Hall’s teams went 27-24, including 21-15 in conference play with a pair of conference semifinal appearances. One of her players, Ali Rinfrette, scored over 2,000 career points and finished third in the nation in scoring average.
After the 2018-19 season, she jumped at the opportunity to work at the Division I level. With Colgate, Hall helped the Raiders post their most regular season wins (19) in program history and recruited at a national level, identifying student-athletes who fit the academic and athletic profile of the program and university. Responsible for coaching the guards, Hall helped Rachel Thompson to an All-Patriot League First Team selection, and Alexa Brodie to a spot on the All-Rookie Team.
