Hempstead, NY – Hofstra Head Women's Basketball Coach Danielle Santos Atkinson announces today the addition of Jenna Annecchiarico to her staff as an assistant coach for the 2026-27 season.
 
"I'm thrilled to welcome Jenna to our staff," said Santos Atkinson, who enters her ninth seas as the Pride's head coach in 2026-27. "As a Long Island native and former All-CAA standout, she understands the pride and tradition of basketball in this region. Jenna is a passionate, hardworking coach who brings a tremendous knowledge of the game and a relentless commitment to player development. She is a winner, and I am confident she will be a tremendous asset to our program and our student-athletes."
 
Annecchiarico joins the coaching staff after spending the prior two seasons as a graduate assistant at St. John's, where she primarily assisted with breakdown and analysis of game and practice video while also assisting in coordinating recruiting efforts for the Red Storm, and supporting player development by assisting with workouts, skill development sessions, and practice planning. She graduated from St. John's in 2026 with her master's degree in sports management.
 
Annecchiarico was a star for the Charleston women's basketball team from 2021 through 2024, finishing atop the program's leaderboard for career assists with 377 while setting the program record for most assists in a game with 14 against South Carolina State on December 19, 2023. In 63 games in a Charleston uniform, she finished with 1,004 points, 289 rebounds, and 182 steals as the Cougars won 54 games and played in the 2024 WNIT. Annecchiarico was a three-time All-CAA selection, including a first team honoree in 2024, and she was named to the Nancy Lieberman Award Watch List as the top point guard in Division I as a senior. She was also a standout at Eastern Michigan, racking up 734 points and 262 assists in 79 appearances for the Eagles. Annecchiarico graduated from Charleston in 2024 with her bachelor's degree in social sciences.
 
"I'm grateful for the opportunity to join the Hofstra women's basketball program and incredibly excited to help build something special," Annecchiarico said. "I look forward to making a positive impact on the team and growing alongside this incredible program!"
 
Annecchiarico joins assistant coaches Amber Reeves, Maniya Custis, and Keila Whittington on Santos Atkinson's staff for the 2026-27 season on the heels of the Pride's historic run to the championship game of the 2026 CAA Championship.