Josie Daugherty joined the IUP women’s basketball program as an assistant coach in October 2026.
Daugherty came to IUP after serving as an assistant women’s basketball coach at Shepherd University. She joined the Rams in July 2025 and was involved in all aspects of the program, including recruiting, player development, scouting, practice planning and day-to-day operations. Daugherty also implemented and coached the team’s defense while helping Shepherd reach the postseason for the first time in four years.
Prior to Shepherd, Daugherty spent two seasons as a graduate assistant at Fairmont State University from 2023-25. She assisted with practice planning, game preparation, player development, scouting and recruiting while helping the Falcons capture back-to-back Mountain East Conference championships and earn consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
Daugherty began her coaching career at Wheeling Park High School, serving as an assistant girls basketball coach from 2019-23. She assisted with game strategy, practice planning and player development while mentoring student-athletes and helping coordinate team logistics and fundraising initiatives.
Before entering the coaching ranks, Daugherty played collegiate basketball at Fairmont State from 2017-19.
Daugherty earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from West Liberty University and her master’s degree in special education from Fairmont State. She is also a member of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association and Fellowship of Christian Athletes and has participated in the WBCA’s Mentor Madness and Mentor-Mentee programs.
