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Mindy Eckert
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Assistant Director of Athletics / Head Women's Basketball Coach
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Eckert's Coaching Experience:

  • Head Coach, Manhattan Christian College (2020-present)
  • Assistant Coach, MacMurry College (2018-2020, basketball & softball)
  • Associate Head, John Wood Community College (2015-2018)
  • Assistant Coach, Immaculate High school (2011-2014)

Mindy Eckert is heading into her fourth year as the Head Women’s Basketball at Manhattan Christian College. In her first year (2020-21) the Lady Thunder, who played a big part of the season with only 5 players, finished with a record of 5-12 record. Year two (2021-22) saw much growth as the ladies went 8-16 and finished 4th in the Midwest Christian Conference. The 2022-23 season saw a tough schedule that lead to a 4-19 record, 4-8 in MCCC Conference play. 

Originally from Effingham KS, Mindy graduated in 2007 from Atchison County Community High School. After high school, she attended Bethel College to play basketball but after two years, she decided to transferred to the University of Saint Mary to be closer to family. She continued and finished her athletic career at USM and graduated with a degree in Biology in 2012. 

Fun Facts: 

  • Beside being a great basketball player, Eckert was a standout softball player.
  • Youngest of 4, and an aunt to 6 (Avery, Jared, Ben, Taven, Olivia and Corbin)
  • Grew-up on a farm outside Effingham, and did 12 years of 4-H. 
  • Has a 6-year black lab/border collie named Hoz (after Eric Hosmer)