LONGVIEW, Texas – Scot MacAllister was named the eighth head coach in the history of the LETU women's basketball program, Vice President/Athletics Director Dr. Tim Sceggel announced Thursday.

"As we conducted a national search for the position, Scot's name rose quickly to the top," Sceggel said. "As a longtime coach, he has a heart for discipleship, and proved his ability to win as an assistant at an elite Division III, and as a colligate head coach. Consequently, we are thrilled to launch a new era of women's basketball under his leadership."

Prior to joining the YellowJackets, MacAllister served as the women's head coach at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, located in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., leading the Pomeroys to the USCAA National Championship.  He mentored and coached two players to the 2021-2022 USCAA National Championship All-Tournament Team, two All-American selections, with one earning the honor of having her jersey chosen to hang in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Ring of honor during the 2022-23 campaign.

"My wife, Lori, and I are extremely excited and grateful for the opportunity to join LeTourneau University and the athletic department in discipling young people for Christ," MacAllister said. "The chance to be a part of a reboot with the woman's basketball program, while challenging, stokes the competitive fire. There's joy to be found in the work so let us lace 'em up and get after it! After our campus visit and my meetings with President Mason and Dr. Sceggel I texted my wife, "I want to work here! These people love Jesus!"

MacAllister joined the Pomeroys after serving as the assistant coach for Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, from 2014-20. He and coached 17 All-Conference award winners, 26 All-Academic Honor Roll recipients and two 1,000-point scorers. His high school coaching career spans two decades, including head girls coach at Russell County High School in Kentucky, from 2013-14. During his time at Logan County High School in Kentucky (2005-13), MacAllister led the Kentucky Blast ninth and 10th grade AAU teams from 2010-13.

MacAllister earned the National Federation of High School Spirit of Sport and Kentucky High School Athletic Association Spirit of Sport Award in 2013. These awards honor the pride, spirit and selflessness of programs found within the community, district and high school.
His coaching experience began in California at Kings River Community College from 1991-93, before his first of two stints at Corcoran High School from 1994-98. After the 1998-99 campaign at Dinuba High School, he returned to Corcoran from 1999-03. Over his illustrious career on the West Coast, MacAllister collected 11 California State Sweet Sixteen appearances, nine league championships, two elite eight appearances and one final four finish. He also earned league coach of the year, two Valley All-Stars honors as an assistant coach and once as head coach.

MacAllister earned his Master of Arts in Educational Leadership & Supervision and Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from California State University. He enjoys watching college football and spending time with his wife Lori, their three children and spouses and five grandchildren.

What they are saying about MacAllister

"Scot and I arrived at SMWC at the same time, so I have had the privilege of watching him implement his culture into the program from day one. He instilled a confidence into the girls from the very beginning that if they trusted the process that they were going to be successful. Scot is going to be a huge loss not only to the SMWC women's basketball team but to the entire department." - James Walker, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and Head Softball Coach

"This is an absolute home run hire by LeTourneau. Coach Scot is a tireless, proven recruiter of high-quality student athletes. His reputation as a relationship builder with the current and future YellowJackets and within the LeTourneau community will be noticeable from the moment he arrives to campus. I am certain that the program will see remarkable success under his leadership." - Alex Richey, Head Women's Basketball Coach, Oglethorpe University

"Coach MacAllister has established himself as a respected coach because of his work ethic and dedication toward the success of his student-athletes. LeTourneau is getting an outstanding person, a tremendous recruiter, and a great basketball motivator. Scott understands the importance of developing and investing in his student-athletes, both on and off the court. He will be a fantastic addition to the entire LeTourneau community and the American Southwest Conference. - Chris Hitchcock, Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, Hanover College and former Division III head coach

"Coach Mac was an invaluable part of our women's basketball program at Centre College. He will be a great leader addition for the LeTourneau program and a great addition to the university. Not only great basketball coach but he is a great mentor to the ladies he coaches. He will provide them a great experience and prepare them for life after graduation as well as anyone. During Coach Mac's time at Centre, I learned as much from him, hopefully as much as he learned from me, it was wonderful to work with him. I am excited to see him return to the Division III level and watch his success in his new endeavor." – Wendi Austin, Head Women's Basketball Coach, Centre College