Bio

Michael Glass was named Head Women's Basketball Coach on Friday, April 26th 2024 following a nationwide search. 

“I am excited to have Michael join our Timberwolves Pack.” comments Antonishen. “It was clear throughout the interview process that he is someone who believes in the mission and values of North Central Michigan College, and has a proven track record of player development, building positive team culture and success. I have complete confidence that he will build our Women’s Basketball program into a contender in the MCCAA Northern Conference.”

Coach Glass comes to North Central after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach at Grand Rapids Community College. While at GRCC, Coach Glass helped lead the team to a trip to a NJCAA DII National Championship in 2023.  

Prior to coaching at GRCC, Glass a native of Leland, Michigan, worked as a public school educator and high school girls coach in the Grand Rapids area making a career at Forest Hills Northern, Grand Rapids West Catholic, and Caledonia high schools. Glass got his coaching start when he took over the legendary Leland High School Girls’ Basketball coaching position from his father, Larry Glass.

“I am excited for the chance to guide the women’s basketball program here at North Central! We are going to make the Timberwolves a force in the North,” states Glass

Michael Glass has a Master’s Degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Athletic Administration from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University.

Glass looks to build on a successful 2024-2025 campaign, leading the program to a 5th place finish in the MCCAA Northern Conference, and the program's first ever playoff appearance since its inception in 2022.

Glass led the Timberwolf Women's Basketball program to three wins in his second year has head coach. They tallied one non-conference win early on, and two big wins in conference to round out their season. 

Glass developed one of the league's best post player's, Evelyn VanTol. She was a double-double machine this year, averaging 13.5 points and 10.6 rebounds/game; in route to earning MCCAA All-Freshman Team honors.

Her play and development, guided by Glass, has earned her a scholarship to continue playing at Lawrence Tech University.