Julie Keckler enters her first year as an assistant coach for the Wesleyan women's basketball program in 2025-26.
Prior to joining the Cardinals, Keckler spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Babson College, helping lead the Beavers to a 31-23 record and consecutive NEWMAC tournament appearances, including a runner-up finish in her first season.
At Babson, Keckler contributed to player development, working closely with the guards, including a two-time First Team All-NEWMAC honoree. She also assisted with recruiting, academic support, and film breakdown while helping seven players earn NEWMAC All-Academic Team recognition.
As a player, Keckler was a standout four-year starter at Eastern Connecticut State University, earning All-Little East Conference honors in her final two seasons. She helped lead the Warriors to two conference championships and three NCAA tournament appearances, finishing her career as a 1,000 point scorer and ranking in the top 10 all-time in eight statistical categories.
Keckler has also served as an assistant coach for Connecticut Premier AAU and held internship roles with Harvard athletics and Babson athletics. In 2024-25, she participated in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's Coach to Coach Mentoring Program.
Keckler earned a Bachelor of Science in Sport & Leisure Management from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2023 and a Master of Science in Sports Administration from Boston College in 2024.
