Eric Thibault, born on 22 August 1987 now serves as the head coach of the Washington Mystics in the WNBA. before starting coaching Thibault was a member of the practice squad of the Missouri Tigers women's basketball team. However, after two years, he decided to stop playing and shift to a coaching role, eventually becoming an assistant coach for the team. He later gained experience by assisting other teams, including working under Kim Barnes Arico with the St. John's Red Storm women's basketball team. After earning his coaching degree, Thibault's first professional job was as an assistant coach for the VCU Rams women's basketball team. In May 2013, Thibault seized the opportunity to join the Washington Mystics as an assistant coach, marking his entry into the WNBA.
After six years, working as an assistant In 2019, Thibault was promoted to Associate Head Coach of team Mystics. While serving as an assistant, Thibault achieved 8 playoff appearances, including back-to-back WNBA Finals appearances in 2018 and 2019. His biggest achievement came in 2019 when he helped the team secure their first WNBA Championship in franchise history. By November 2022, he had taken the reins as the 14th head coach of the Mystics franchise history. Unfortunately in the 2023-24 season, the Mystics' performance was not up to mark as a result team standing in the button of the Eastern Conference.
Eric Thibault parents
Legendary coach Mike Thibault is the father of Eric Thibault and his mother's name is Nanci. Mike Thibault was born on 28th September 1950 in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. He graduated from Saint Martin's University. After that, he started coaching for numerous basketball teams. His coaching career started as an assistant in the NBA team The Los Angeles Lakers in 1980 and his last coaching job was as the head coach of the WNBA team The Washington Mystics which is currently led by his son Eric. As a head coach Mike achieved great success and became 3 time WNBA Coach of the Year in 2006, 2008 and 2013.
Eric Thibault Siblings
Eric Thibault has a younger sister Carly Thibault-DuDonis, who is also a basketball coach. As of August 2024, she coaches of a private university team named The Fairfield Stags women's basketball. She was born on 31st July 1991 in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2024 she was recognized with The Kay Yow National Coach of the Year Award and The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Coach of the Year for the success of Fairfield University.
FAQ's On Eric Thibault Family
A. As a head coach, Eric Thibault earns $500k per year in the Washington Mystics.
A. Mike Thibault is the father of Eric Thibault.
A. As of now August 2024, Eric Thibault is 36 years old.
A. Eric Thibault is American by birth.
A. Eric Thibault graduated from the University of Missouri.
A. Carly Thibault-DuDonis is the younger sister of Eric Thibault.
