Player Bio: Latrice McLin :: Women's Basketball

Latrice McLin

Hometown:
Rossville, Ga.

Position:
Assistant Coach

Experience:
8th Season

College:
Florida State University

Latrice McLin begins her eighth season at Samford. She plays an active role in recruiting for the Bulldogs in addition to her on-court coaching. McLin's responsibilities include recruiting, academic supervision and working with post players.

"Latrice is an outstanding young coach and an even better person," said Head Coach Mike Morris. "Her ability to recognize and evaluate the right student-athlete for Samford, along with her work ethic, makes her a successful recruiter for our program. Latrice's sincere and inviting personality enables her to be a true mentor and role model for our players."

Before coming to Samford, McLin had a one-year stint at Appalachian State. While in Boone, N.C., she focused her instruction on guard play. She was also in charge of on-campus recruiting and travel plans.

A native of Rossville, Ga., McLin is a 1998 graduate of Florida State University, where she was an ACC Honorable Mention All-Conference player in 1995-96. Noted as a great athlete and good all-round player who could pull down a rebound, make outlet passes and be the first one at the other end for the lay-up, McLin was a tremendous hustler. She was the Lady Seminoles Rookie of the Year in 1994-95 and was on the academic honor roll in 1997-98. McLin earned a B.S. in family and child sciences with a minor in social work at FSU with a minor in social work.

McLin has been heavily involved in the community everywhere she has been. She toured Macedonia and Germany with Athletes in Action and is a member of More Than Conquerors Faith Church. Her community involvement continues at Samford, where she and all the Bulldogs are very active in the Birmingham area, promoting Samford basketball and Christian ideals.

EIGHTH SEASON

COLLEGE COACHING EXPERIENCE
2001-Present Assistant Coach, Samford
1999-2000 Assistant Coach, Appalachian State

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
1994-98 Florida State

EDUCATION
1998 B.S., family and child services, Florida State University

PERSONAL
Birthday: July 10, 1976
Hometown: Rossville, Georgia