Karl Smesko, who built the Eagles into a mid-major powerhouse, is leaving the Eagles after 23 seasons to become the head coach with the Atlanta Dream.

The Dream named Karl Smesko head coach on Wednesday as the longtime Florida Gulf Coast coach makes the jump to the WNBA.

That's because the Dream have announced the hiring of Karl Smesko as the team's new coach. Smesko has been one of the most innovative coaches in the women's game, bringing fast tempo and a reliance on 3-point tries to Florida Gulf Coast, where he has built a powerhouse.

Smesko made the decision to leave the Eagles two games into the 2024-25 season for a head coaching opportunity with the WNBA's Atlanta Dream.

The Atlanta Dream hired Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball coach Karl Smesko as its next head coach, the WNBA franchise announced Wednesday.

Atlanta Dream hire Florida Gulf Coast's Karl Smesko as new head coach.

The Atlanta Dream have hired Karl Smesko as head coach, the team announced on Wednesday. Smesko replaces Tanisha Wright, who was fired earlier this month after three seasons in charge. “Karl is a proven leader with a history of developing his players and creating a winning culture,

Revere High School graduate Karl Smesko is leaving Florida Gulf Coast to coach the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA. Smesko has 672 wins as a college coach.

Karl Smesko, who built the Eagles into a mid-major powerhouse, is leaving the Eagles after 23 seasons to become the head coach with the Atlanta Dream.