Harriers Women's Coaching Staff
Danielle Roe
Position: Head Coach
Danielle Roe joins Miami University - Hamilton with over a decade of coaching experience and a standout playing Career at the high school, junior college, and NCAA DII levels. She began her head coaching journey in 2016 at Harvest Prep. revitalizing the program before joining Sinclair College (NJCAA) as Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator helping lead the team to a historic 28-6 season and an NJCAA DII Elite 8 appearance. She later guided Springfield Catholic Central to a league title and 25 wins over two seasons.
Danielle also served for five years as Program Director for a grassroots youth basketball organization, helping girls across Ohio grow as athletes and leaders.
A Springfield South alum and 1,000-point scorer in both high school and college, Danielle is one of the few to win conference titles at Sinclair as both player and coach. She holds a B.S. in Communication Arts from Kentucky Wesleyan College and has spent 12 years as an entrepreneur in sales, marketing, and real estate. She has been an advocate for ACL reduction and maximizing peak performance.
Danielle resides in Springfield, OH, and is the owner of Coach Roe Consulting LLC, where she helps others create championship experiences in life and leadership through sports and business.
Quote: "Thank you for the incredible opportunity to lead the women's basketball program at Miami University - Hamilton. I'm truly grateful to Chris Settle and the university for entrusting me with this role and welcoming me into the Miami Hamilton family."
Deidra Brown-Banks
Position: Assistant Coach
Deidra Brown-Banks joins Miami University - Hamilton with nearly a decade of coaching experience and a former standout collegiate playing career. Brown-Banks join Danielle Roe's staff as a Middletown, Ohio native, coaching at both the high school and AAU levels, including critical roles at Middletown High School, Lakota East, and Jr. EYBL SCA, where she's helped players grow on and off the court while gaining college exposure.
A student-athlete and graduate of Wilberforce University, "Coach D" was an known for her toughness, versatility, and leadership. She holds a B.A. in Rehabilitation from
Wilberforce University and brings a strong foundation in player development,
structure, and mentorship. Coach D is passionate about building confident, disciplined athletes and using the game to prepare them for life beyond the court.
