This post comes from DC Alliance of Youth Advocates and ‘tips off’ DCAYA’s eBay auction for the “Ivory Latta Experience“. All proceeds will go toward DCAYA’s work in expanding access to quality afterschool and summer programs for all District youth. As an assistant coach for the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, I’m very lucky to have sports pay…

Eric Thibault
Eric Thibault is in his secon season as an assistant coach with the Washington Mystics. He has had stints with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Connecticut Sun. During the 2012-13 season, Thibault assisted with the recruiting process and player development for VCU. He played an integral role in the team’s transition to the Atlantic-10 conference. As a member of the Sun’s coaching staff, Thibault was responsible for preparing reports on opponent personnel, conducting individual workouts with players, managing season statistics, constructing opponent film edits, and scouting opponents. He has also worked on the floor with WNBA All-Star point guards Kara Lawson, Lindsay Whalen, and Renee Montgomery. Thibault was also a key member of the coaching staff that assisted the Sun during their playoff run in 2012.