Piedmont Public Schools Promotes Assistant Women's Basketball Coach to Head Coach Position
PIEDMONT, OKLA. (April 19, 2023) — Piedmont Public Schools is proud to announce the promotion of Mr. Joe Crawford from Assistant Coach to Head Coach of the Women's Basketball program at Piedmont High School.
Coach Crawford has been an invaluable asset to the Piedmont Women's Basketball program since joining as an Assistant Coach in 2019. He helped lead the Lady Wildcats to the 2019 state championship and guided them to state tournament berths in 2020 and 2021.
With extensive experience in basketball coaching and a profound understanding of the game, Coach Crawford has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and a genuine passion for coaching. In his new role, he will continue to lead the team with a commitment to excellence that is expected from our women's basketball program.
"We are thrilled to introduce Coach Crawford as our new women's basketball coach and are excited to see how he builds upon the program's success," said Matt Bilyeu, Director of Athletics and Activities. "Coach Crawford has a proven track record of building positive relationships with student-athletes and is highly respected in the Oklahoma basketball community. Since joining Piedmont, he and his family have become involved in the school district and community. We are confident in the future of the program under his leadership."
In addition to his role with the women's basketball team, Coach Crawford also serves as the head coach of the men's and women's golf programs and teaches Outdoor Lifestyles at Piedmont Intermediate.
For further information, please contact Mr. Matt Bilyeu, Director of Athletics and Activities, via email at Matt.Bilyeu@piedmontschool.org or by phone at 405-373-2311.
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