Bio

Courtney Gomez was announced as an assistant coach on the women’s basketball staff on September 9, 2025 (read more). Gomez is a native of Norwich, CT, and played collegiately at the University of Hartford.

Gomez graduated from the University of Hartford with a Bachelor of Health Science in 2008. She earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2010 from Hartford.

AT CCSU

Assistant Coach (2025-present)

• Kiyah Lewis named NEC All-Rookie Team
• Kayla Henry, Lucia Noin named CSC Academic All-District

BEFORE CCSU

Norwich Free Academy (2019-25), Girls Basketball Head Coach

• Served as Assistant Coach from 2015-18
• Inducted into NFA Athletics Hall of Fame (2023)
• Varsity "N" Club leader, organizing student-athlete community engagement
• Served as 1 of 8 CHSCA representatives Connecticut High School girls basketball rules, changes and divisions
  • Responsible for input on officiating changes, scheduling, state tournament scheduling, all-state selections

Connecticut College (2018-19), Women's Basketball Assistant Coach

Connecticut STORM AAU (2015-22), Head Coach

• Head coach of 10 Premier - 2017
• Head coach of 11 Premier - 2015
• Assistant coach of 9 Premier

OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE

Wildcat Hoop School (2019-25), Norwich Free Academy, Owner/Organizer

• Summer basketball camp for Norwich youth in grades 4-6

Mercy High School (2009-10), Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach

• State champion runner-up - 2010

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

University of Hartford (2004-08)

• Tri-captain (2008)
  • 4 America East Championship Appearances
  • 3 America East Conference Champions (2005, 2006, and 2008)
  • 3 NCAA Tournament Appearances (2005, 2006, and 2008)
  • 2 First Round NCAA tournament victories (2006 vs. Temple, 2008 vs. Syracuse)
• Student Athlete Advisory Council (2005-08), President
• University Values Committee (2008-09), Member
• NCAA Certification Committee (2005-07), Member

Norwich Free Academy (High School Career)

• 4 year starting point guard for NFA
• 3 state championship appearances and 2 state championships (2001, 2002)
• 4 ECC Championships, 2 undefeated seasons (2001, 2002)
• 2-time CT All-State basketball player
• Norwich Bulletin and The Day Player of the Year (2003, 2004)
• New Haven Register Player of the Year (2004)