Colorado State University Athletics
Women's Basketball
McKay, Kasondra
Kasondra McKay
- Title:
- Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
- Email:
- kasondra.mckay@colostate.edu
With over a decade of coaching on her resume, Kasondra McKay joined the Colorado State women's basketball staff as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator in July 2023.
McKay came to Fort Collins after coaching stints at Northwestern State, North Texas and LA Tech. SHe is known for her recruiting prowess at her coaching stops, garnering talent from both the Southern and Midwest regions, as well as California, Oregon and internationally (Italy, Australia, Netherlands and Virgin Islands).
McKay was a two-year letterwinner at North Texas (2010-12) during her collegiate career after starting at Weatherford Community College. She was named the North Texas Newcomer of the Year in her first season. The Arlington, Texas, native is a graduate of Weatherford College (2010, Associates in Arts), North Texas (2012, Bachelor's in Science Kinesiology) and Northwestern State (2015, Masters in Sports Administration).
McKay is married to Travis McKay, both graduates of Sam Houston High School and has a son Taj.
The McKay File:
Colorado State, Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator – 2023-Pres.
McKay has been a part of back-to-back 20-win seasons in her time at CSU, including the 2024-25 season which saw the Rams earn their most wins (22)Â since 2016-17.Â
In her second signing class with Colorado State, McKay played a large role in recruiting guards Kloe Froebe and Brooke Carlson who went on to earn MW All-Freshmen recognition in their first season at CSU. Also included in the 2024 recruiting class was Creighton transfer Emma Ronsiek, who earned MW Newcomer of the Year and WBCA All-America Honorable Mention.
LA Tech, Assistant Coach – 2020-22
During her two seasons at LA Tech (2020-22), McKay helped the Lady Techers to a 35-22 overall record, a Conference USA West Division title during the 2021-22 season, an appearance in the C-USA championship game in 2022 and a pair of bids to the WNIT. McKay helped coach four All-CUSA selections, including the CUSA Preseason Player of the Year. and several C-USA Preseason and LSWA All-State selections. While with LA Tech, McKay led the program's community service and volunteer efforts.
North Texas, Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator – 2015-19
McKay spent four seasons on staff at North Texas (2015-19). She was part of a coaching staff in Denton that helped take a 5-win program and turn it into an 18-win team in 2018-19 when the Mean Green advanced to the semifinals of the WBI. The 18 wins were the most in more than a decade and the win over UT-Rio Grande Valley in the opening round of the WBI was its first postseason victory in program history.
McKay was responsible for recruiting both domestically and internationally, and in 2019 the Mean Green's signing class was the top among C-USA programs. McKay was instrumental in inking one of UNT's biggest signings, Anisha George, who came to Denton from the Virgin Islands. George was a NJCAA Region 16 Player of the Year, NJCAA Second Team All-American and member of the Virgin Island National Team.
McKay also played a role in developing the program's third-leading scorer and fourth-best 3-point shooter in the history of the program, Terriell Bradley.
Northwestern State, Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator – 2013-15
Prior to LA Tech, McKay was an assistant at Northwestern State (2013-15) where she helped guide the program to the 2014 and 2015 Southland Conference championship and back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Tournament. In the NCAA tournament, Northwestern State squared off against powerhouse programs in Tennessee (2014) and Baylor (2015). The program won a combined 40 games during her tenure and posted a perfect 7-0 record in its Southland Conference title runs. During her time with the program, Northwestern State produced three All-Southland Conference players.
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McKay came to Fort Collins after coaching stints at Northwestern State, North Texas and LA Tech. SHe is known for her recruiting prowess at her coaching stops, garnering talent from both the Southern and Midwest regions, as well as California, Oregon and internationally (Italy, Australia, Netherlands and Virgin Islands).
McKay was a two-year letterwinner at North Texas (2010-12) during her collegiate career after starting at Weatherford Community College. She was named the North Texas Newcomer of the Year in her first season. The Arlington, Texas, native is a graduate of Weatherford College (2010, Associates in Arts), North Texas (2012, Bachelor's in Science Kinesiology) and Northwestern State (2015, Masters in Sports Administration).
McKay is married to Travis McKay, both graduates of Sam Houston High School and has a son Taj.
The McKay File:
Colorado State, Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator – 2023-Pres.
McKay has been a part of back-to-back 20-win seasons in her time at CSU, including the 2024-25 season which saw the Rams earn their most wins (22)Â since 2016-17.Â
In her second signing class with Colorado State, McKay played a large role in recruiting guards Kloe Froebe and Brooke Carlson who went on to earn MW All-Freshmen recognition in their first season at CSU. Also included in the 2024 recruiting class was Creighton transfer Emma Ronsiek, who earned MW Newcomer of the Year and WBCA All-America Honorable Mention.
LA Tech, Assistant Coach – 2020-22
During her two seasons at LA Tech (2020-22), McKay helped the Lady Techers to a 35-22 overall record, a Conference USA West Division title during the 2021-22 season, an appearance in the C-USA championship game in 2022 and a pair of bids to the WNIT. McKay helped coach four All-CUSA selections, including the CUSA Preseason Player of the Year. and several C-USA Preseason and LSWA All-State selections. While with LA Tech, McKay led the program's community service and volunteer efforts.
North Texas, Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator – 2015-19
McKay spent four seasons on staff at North Texas (2015-19). She was part of a coaching staff in Denton that helped take a 5-win program and turn it into an 18-win team in 2018-19 when the Mean Green advanced to the semifinals of the WBI. The 18 wins were the most in more than a decade and the win over UT-Rio Grande Valley in the opening round of the WBI was its first postseason victory in program history.
McKay was responsible for recruiting both domestically and internationally, and in 2019 the Mean Green's signing class was the top among C-USA programs. McKay was instrumental in inking one of UNT's biggest signings, Anisha George, who came to Denton from the Virgin Islands. George was a NJCAA Region 16 Player of the Year, NJCAA Second Team All-American and member of the Virgin Island National Team.
McKay also played a role in developing the program's third-leading scorer and fourth-best 3-point shooter in the history of the program, Terriell Bradley.
Northwestern State, Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator – 2013-15
Prior to LA Tech, McKay was an assistant at Northwestern State (2013-15) where she helped guide the program to the 2014 and 2015 Southland Conference championship and back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Tournament. In the NCAA tournament, Northwestern State squared off against powerhouse programs in Tennessee (2014) and Baylor (2015). The program won a combined 40 games during her tenure and posted a perfect 7-0 record in its Southland Conference title runs. During her time with the program, Northwestern State produced three All-Southland Conference players.
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