MARQUETTE, Mich. - Jordan Sweeney has been named an Assistant Coach for the NMU Women's Basketball team, announced by Head Coach Casey Thousand.

Sweneey comes from Union College in Kentucky, where during the 21-22 season, the team finished the season in the opening round of the conference tournament with an 18-12 record. 

"I am very excited to announce the addition of Jordan Sweeney to our staff," said head coach Casey Thousand. "Jordan will bring his expertise as a successful head coach and has a great work ethic. He understands the schematics and the analytics of the game. Along with his knowledge of the game, he was raised in the upper peninsula and is connected to coaches at several levels throughout the state of Michigan. Jordan will be able to hit the ground running with his previous coaching experience and we are thrilled to add Jordan to our NMU staff.

Sweeney spent five years as the UM-Dearborn women's basketball head coach, where he created a new program standard. UM- Dearborn had the best two seasons in program history under his leadership, including a program record 24-7 during the 18-19 season. The program achieved the first national ranking, climbing as high as #18. Rozhane Wells was also recognized as the program's first ever All-American. Prior to being named the women's coach, Sweeney was the men's JV coach at UM-Dearborn for the 15-16 season.

Preceding his time at UM-Dearborn, Sweeney was an assistant coach for the Ferris State University men's basketball program from 2013-15. They won the conference tournament championship and advanced to the NCAA national tournament during the 14-15 season. 

The native of Cedarville, Michigan, Sweeney was a member of the school's 2007 state championship team. He also played college basketball at Alpena Community College. Jordan graduated from Central Michigan University in 2013 with a degree in physical education. Jordan is married to his wife Miranda and they have a son, Maverick.