Dawson Community College announced the hiring of Mark Weber as the women's basketball coach. Weber comes to Dawson from Angelina College in Lufkin, TX where he served as an assistant coach this past year, helping the Roadrunners to a 16-13 season overall and 9-7 record in a very tough, competitive conference. Their Region XIV produced two teams in the quarterfinals at Nationals this past season. Weber worked under legendary coach Byron Coleman who earned his 300 th win at Angelina this past February. 

Before that, Weber spent was the head coach and athletics program manager at Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen, Washington. Prior to Grays Harbor, Weber was an assistant coach at Consumnes River College in Sacramento, CA for two years. Weber also coached at Lovett School in Atlanta, GA for three years, winning two region championships and making it to the Elite Eight in the GA state playoffs. 

Weber shared his excitement, "I'm grateful for the opportunity to join the DCC family. I'm excited to lead this great group of young women on the court, in the classroom and in the community." 

Weber's playing career included two years at Macon College and two years at Augusta State University. He earned his bachelor's degree in exercise science from Kennesaw State University and his master's degree in sport management and athletic administration from Southern New Hampshire University. 

Dawson Athletic Director Joe Peterson commented, "We are excited to add Coach Weber to our athletic department. He is knowledgeable, intelligent and has good connections. He will provide good leadership for our women's basketball program moving forward. I love his passion and enthusiasm for what he does and how he has hit the ground running."