Vachon signs four-year head coaching contract, media report

The Associated Press, Bangor Daily News, Portland Press Herald, News Center Maine, WVII (Channel 7) and WABI (Channel 5) reported Amy Vachon has signed a four-year contract with the University of Maine to be head coach of the women’s basketball team, effective March 1. Vachon was elevated from assistant coach when Richard Barron went on medical leave in January 2017, according to the AP. “I’m excited,” Vachon told the BDN. “I’m really thankful for this opportunity, especially with the group of kids and staff we have. This is a great opportunity. The University of Maine has been really special to me. I’ve spent a third of my life here. I’ve had some really awesome experiences.” This season, her team led the America East conference with a 13–3 regular season record, the AP reported. Tampa Bay Times carried the AP report. WGME (Channel 13 in Portland) also reported Vachon was named the 2017–18 America East Coach of the Year at the annual America East awards banquet held in Portland.