Dane Fischer

Dane Fischer (born September 20, 1979)

Teams coached: William & Mary Tribe
William & Mary record: 56-91 (.381)
Overall record: 56-91 (.381)

Career Accomplishments:

  • NCAA National Championships:  0
  • NCAA Tournament Appearances:  0
  • NIT Championships:  0
  • NIT Appearances:  0

Awards:

Coaching Career (head coach, unless noted):

2019-2024 William & Mary
2015-2019 George Mason (asst)
2011-2015 Bucknell (assoc. HC)
2008-2011 Bucknell (asst)
2005-2008 Rider (asst)
2003-2005 Williams College (asst)

Dane Fischer Facts

  • Dane Fischer
  • Born September 20, 1979
  • Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota
  • Alma Mater: Ithaca College (BS, 2002)
  • Was a two-year team captain at Ithaca, graduating in 2002 ranked in the program’s top 10 in career steals and assists
  • Started his coaching career in 2003, assisting Dave Paulsen at D-III Williams College (MA)
  • Joined Tommy Dempsey‘s staff at Rider in 2005, coaching there for three years
  • Started working with Paulsen again in 2008, this time as an assistant at Bucknell
    • Elevated to associate head coach in 2011 after three seasons
    • Followed Paulsen to George Mason in 2015, where he coached for another four seasons
  • Hired in April 2019 to be the head coach at William & Mary
    • Went 21-10 in his first season, finishing 2nd in the conference and earning CAA COY honors
    • Lost 20+ games in his third, four and fifth seasons and was fired in March 2024 with an overall record of 56-91
  • Along with his wife, Chelsea, has one daughter and one son

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