Ron Hittner Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Ron Hittner begins his first year as assistant coach this season and will work side-by-side with Coach Williams this season.  Ron earned his bachelor’s degree in math from Willamette University in 1987 and then was awarded a master’s degree in the area of business in 1989.

Ron returns to the sideline to help Coach Williams after serving as an advance scout for the Warriors during Williams’ first tenure as head coach at then-Western Baptist.  Along with his scouting experience, Ron has served as girls’ coach at Blanchet Catholic School, as well as being a long-time AAU coach in the Salem-Keizer area.  Besides his AAU experience, Ron also worked as an assistant coach at McNary High School in Keizer which is his alma mater.

“Our #1 goal is helping our players and all those we encounter in their spiritual growth,” said Ron. “We also are entrusted with assisting out young women succeed academically and prepare them for life after college.  Finally, I am thrilled to be part of our program’s quest to be a perennial national championship contender.”

Ron, a graduate of McNary High School, was a 3-year starter for the Celtics as well as being named a two-time Defensive Player of the Year (1981-82 & 1982-83).  Ron was named a member of the all-league team following the 1982-83 season and helped lead McNary to the state tournament for the first time in 14 years.  Ron ended his playing career at McNary in the top five for career assists before playing two seasons at point guard for Willamette University.

Hitter and his wife, Mikki, live in Keizer with their two daughters (Tori & Bailey). Ron is the owner and president of a management consulting firm, Hitter & Associates, Inc.