Experience
2024 – Present: Head Coach, Eastern Michigan University
2021 – 2024: Head Coach, Canisius College
2019 – 2021: Assistant Coach, Miami University (OH)
2016 – 2019: Associate Head Coach (18-19)/Assistant Coach & Recruiting Coordinator, Manhattan College
2013 – 2016: Assistant Coach, Bowling Green State University
2011 – 2013: Assistant Coach, College of the Holy Cross
2009 – 2011: Graduate Assistant, University of Cincinnati
2005 – 2009: Player, American University
Education
2011: University of Cincinnati, Masters, Business Administration
2009: American University, Bachelors, International Relations/International Business
Personal
Hometown: Canton, OH
Career Highlights
Career Division I Wins
31
Winning Seasons (1)
2023-24
From 2021 to 2024, increased Canisius’ win total (6 to 9 to 17) each season – rebuilt a program that only had a 5-30 (.143) record during the two seasons combined prior to her arrival (canceled 2020-21 season after five games) and had not had a winning season in the 12 seasons prior to her arrival (119-220 (.351) record during span)
In 2023-24, led Canisius to the program’s first winning season (17-14) and MAAC record (11-9) in 15 seasons
Improved Canisius’ scoring offense by 12 ppg from the season prior to arrival
As Canisius’ Head Coach, recruited and coached five MAAC All-Conference Team selections, as well as the 2023-24 Sixth Player of the Year
2016 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Thirty Under 30 honoree
From 2017 to 2019, helped lead Manhattan to consecutive .500 MAAC record for the first time in seven seasons.
In 2013-14, assisted Bowling Green to a 30-5 (.857) record, MAC Regular Season Championship, and WNIT berth
From 2011 to 2013, helped lead Holy Cross to consecutive winning seasons and the program’s first post-season berth (WBI) in five seasons in 2011-12
A 2005-06 Patriot League All-Rookie Team selection, helped lead American to one Patriot League Regular Season Championship and two WNIT berths
News & Media
3/28/24 – Sahar Nusseibeh Named EMU Head Women’s Basketball Coach
1/28/22 – Interview: Sahar Nusseibeh (The Dribble Drop – video)
7/27/21 – Sahar Nusseibeh Canisius College Press Conference
7/23/21 – Sahar Nusseibeh Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach
8/6/19 – Get to Know Sahar Nusseibeh (Miami Red Hawks)
Head Coach Record
Season | School | Overall | Conference | Championships | Post-Season |
2021-22 | Canisius | 6-25 | 3-17 | ||
2022-23 | Canisius | 9-21 | 6-14 | ||
2023-24 | Canisius | 17-14 | 11-9 | ||
Career | 32-60 | 20-40 |