Schuyler County Turns to Longtime Assistant Coach Jana Calhoun to Lead Lady Rams Basketball

Longtime assistant and junior high school coach Jana Calhoun will lead the Schuyler County girls basketball team for the 2023-24 season. Calhoun has served as a basketball and softball coach at Schuyler County for the past ten years. She says her familiarity with the girls will be beneficial.

Calhoun took over as the Schuyler County softball head coach this past fall leading the Lady Rams to a 9-15 record. She discusses the biggest lesson she’s learned as an assistant basketball coach.

Calhoun is a 1999 graduate of Schuyler County. She says she’s looking forward to continuing to push the basketball program forward.

Calhoun describes her coaching style.

Calhoun takes over for Thomas Kirkland who led the Lady Rams for the past 14 years. Schuyler County compiled a 23-6 record this past year and won their first district title since Calhoun’s senior year in 1999.