Karlee Ziliak begins her first season as newly-named associate head coach for the Marietta College women’s basketball team in 2024-25. She has also served as an assistant coach for the Pioneers over the last two seasons.
Ziliak came to Marietta after completing her collegiate playing career at NCAA Division II Southern New Hampshire University. While at Southern New Hampshire, Ziliak completed the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association ‘So You Want To Be A Coach’ program. In addition, Ziliak gained coaching experience with Blackheart Basketball in her hometown of Evansville, Indiana.
Ziliak was a three-year starter at Southern New Hampshire. She averaged 12.6 points per game in her final season as the Penmen went 21-7 and made an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Prior to SNHU, Ziliak spent two seasons at Parkland College earning NJCAA All-Academic honors both seasons. The Cobras were a combined 50-15 in her two seasons at Parkland.
Ziliak completed a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminal Justin from Southern New Hampshire in 2021. She is currently completing an MBA with a concentration in Sports Business at SNHU. Ziliak earned an associate’s degree from Parkland in 2018.
