In 2012 , Thurston was named the head coach of the Terriers women 's basketball program . His 2013 – 14 squad set the program record for wins in a season with 19 . The following year , his 2014 – 15 squad won the NEC Tournament and participated in the NCAA Tournament , the first in the program 's history . After the 2017-18 season Thurston retired from coaching the St. Francis Terriers women 's basketball team
NEC Tournament
2015 Northeast Conference Women's Basketball Tournament
John Thurston (basketball)