Head Coach:
Steven Loscher -4th Year (30-42)

Steven Loscher begins his fourth season as the head women’s basketball coach of the Purchase Panthers. Last season he led the Panthers to a 14-11 overall mark in the North Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament. This season, Purchase moves into the highly competitve Skyline Conference. The Founder and Director of Hidden Skills Basketball Academy since 1997, Loscher continues to build on his reputation as a passionate, tireless worker who emphasizes the fundamentals of the game.

Loscher will rely on his 20 years of coaching experience and motivational skills to build the Panthers into a force in Division III basketball. The process began three years ago as Loscher brought in his first recruiting class that included seven new freshmen.

"I am excited about this year," Loscher said.  "Everyone has a great attitude, all the women are working hard to get ready. As long as we work hard, stay together, and use our heads, success will take care of itself."

Coach Loscher began his coaching career at the C.Y.O. level, and has coached at the middle school, high school and collegiate ranks. His resume includes experience at numerous basketball camps and clinics throughout the country including Marquette University, University of Connecticut and Manhattan College. He has also worked alongside the late Dick DeVenzio at his Point Guard Basketball College in Georgia, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. Loscher currently runs basketball boot camps, shooting schools, along with point guard and post player camps.
 
He also holds a BA in Communication from the University of Dayton, a Masters in Early Childhood Education from CCNY and his New York Certification in Physical Education. He currently teaches physical education at Hillcrest Elementary School in the East Ramapo Central School District.  A resident of Stony Point, New York, Steven and his wife Ilana are proud parents of three children:  Brandon, 10, Jenna, 8, and Alexa, 4.

Assistant Coach: Stephanie Axente

Second Assistant: Eddie O'Donnell