Taja Edwards - Women's Basketball Coach

Taja Edwards

Title:
Assistant Head Coach | First Season
Email:
taja.edwards@tcu.edu

Taja Edwards is in her first season with the Horned Frogs women's basketball program as an assistant head coach in 2022-23.

Edwards makes the move to Fort Worth after serving as manager of basketball operations and player development for both the Charlotte Hornets and Greensboro Swarm. During her time in the state of North Carolina, Edwards managed the day-to-day operations, which included planning and coordination within the department. She also formulated written G-League scouting and player evaluation reports to the Hornets front office.

Edwards' other coaching experience includes two years serving as the offensive coordinator and director of recruiting at Loyola Marymount from 2019-21. Prior to her time in Los Angeles, Edwards served as the defensive coordinator and director of recruiting for Dartmouth from 2017-19.

Edwards' other coaching stops include serving as regional recruiting coordinator at USC (2014-17), a post player developmental coach at Cal State Fullerton (2013-14) and assistant coach/video coordinator at Mississippi (2012-13).

Edwards was a four-year letterwinner at Fresno State from 2007-11, where she helped guide the Bulldogs to 98 overall wins and four-consecutive trips to the NCAA Tournament. She was part of three regular-season and WAC Championships, as well as three different WAC Tournament Championships.

"It is an honor to have the opportunity to coach at TCU," Edwards said. "TCU women's basketball is a program that excels at an elite level, on and off the court. The investment in personal relationships from coach Pebley and her staff extends beyond athletics, and aligns with my personal mission in life; add value wherever you go, serve others and grow. I am looking forward to this amazing journey in continuing to grow and foster the women's game."