The Coach's
Perspective.
Breaking down the game with the sharp insight of a former Division I head coach.
Broadcast Highlights
Watch Maren in action, bringing her coaching expertise to the broadcast booth.
Broadcasting Reel
Full-Quarter Broadcast
Game Analyst
Highlights key matchups, strategic adjustments, and game-changing moments through insightful analysis and commentary.
Show Co-host
Hosting tournament coverage featuring player and coach live interviews, conference award recognition, matchup previews, and analysis of the teams and storylines driving the competition.
Strategic Breakdown
Utilizing years of high-level coaching experience to anticipate plays, explain adjustments, and highlight player development.
Resume
EDUCATION: The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Bachelors of Arts, College of Communication, Broadcast Journalism
On-Air Experience
Provides analyst work on ESPN+, SNY, BEDN, and Big10+ (2020 - present)
- Analyst, Post-game Interviews
Co-Host of Live from Ivy Madness (2023 - present)
- 4 hr live desk show
- Season recap, tournament projections, championship celebration coverage, and live player and coach interviews
Provides radio analyst work for Penn State Radio Network - through Playfly Sports
Participated in weekly Bison Basketball Show - with host Brian Shawn of MidcoSN (Fargo, ND)
Performed halftime interviews with sideline talent (Fargo, ND)
Conducted post-game press conferences (Fargo, ND)
Held weekly live press conferences - with print, radio, and television reporters (Fargo, ND)
Provided color commentary for Penn State University women's basketball - with play by play announcer Jerry Fisher (University Park, PA)
Additional Experiences
Head Women's Basketball Coach - North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND (2014-19)
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach - Penn State University, University Park, PA (2007-14)
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach - The United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD (2004-07)
WNBA / International
- WNBA Sacramento Monarchs (2001, 3rd round draft pick), Washington Mystics (2002)
- Cavigal Nice, France (2002-03)
- SCAB 63, France (2003)
- NWBL Colorado Chill (2004)
Penn State University, University Park, PA (1997-2002)
- Team captain (2000-01)
- Final Four participant (2000)
- WNIT National Champion (1998)
Jefferson High School - Bloomington, MN Hall of Fame (MN)
- Minnesota State Tournament (1997)
- Minnesota State Tournament Champion (1994)
- Jefferson High School Hall of Fame - inaugural class inductee (2006)