Pitt hires Charleston's Robin Harmony as head coach

Pitt named Pennsylvania native Robin Harmony as head coach of the women's team on Monday.

Harmony, 64, has spent the past seven seasons at the College of Charleston and led the Cougars to a 27-6 record and their first NCAA Tournament appearance this season.

"We are thrilled to welcome Robin Harmony to Pitt," athletic director Allen Greene said. "Throughout this process, it was important for us to find someone who understands the value of connection with our student-athletes, with our alumni, and with the broader Pitt community. Coach Harmony has built a reputation on forming meaningful relationships with student-athletes and leading with an athlete-centered philosophy that prioritizes their growth both on and off the court."

A Hershey, Pa., native, Harmony has compiled a 369-198 record as a head coach at St. Thomas (Fla.) (2005-13), Lamar (2013-19) and Charleston (2019-26).

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Harmony was named the 2025-26 Coastal Athletic Association's Coach of the Year and guided Charleston to its first CAA tournament championship. Her 14th-seeded Cougars lost 81-64 to No. 3 seed Duke in the first round of the Women's NCAA Tournament last Friday.

"I look forward to recruiting exceptional student-athletes to one of the nation's leading academic institutions with a proud athletic tradition; young women who will succeed in the classroom and compete at the highest level in the ACC. My promise to Pitt fans is to build a team that reflects the spirit of the University and the City of Pittsburgh with grit, determination and teamwork," Harmony said.

Harmony replaces Tory Verdi, who was fired following an 8-23 campaign that included a 1-17 record in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Panthers have not been to the Women's NCAA Tournament since 2015.

--Field Level Media