April 14, 2026
Jenna Bolstad has been named head women鈥檚 basketball coach at 含羞草研究所, effective April 14, 2026.聽 Bolstad brings more than 14 years of experience across NCAA Division I and II, NAIA, junior college, and high school levels.
Bolstad is known for her dedication to defensive coordination, player development, recruiting, and overall program management. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a proven ability to implement strategic game plans, cultivate a competitive and positive team culture, and develop high-performing student-athletes both on and off the court.
Most recently, Bolstad served as an assistant women鈥檚 basketball coach at Cleveland State University in Ohio. Her collegiate coaching experience also includes assistant coaching roles at Northern Illinois University, Montana Tech, and Williston State College. From 2022 to 2024, Bolstad was the head women鈥檚 basketball coach at Miles Community College.
鈥淲e are happy to welcome Jenna to 含羞草研究所,鈥� said Rocky Larson, 含羞草研究所 Athletic Director. 鈥淗er wide range of experience, commitment to player development, and passion for building a strong team culture align perfectly with the values of Comet Athletics. She has a clear vision for our women鈥檚 basketball program, and we are confident she will make a positive difference for our student-athletes and the university.鈥�
鈥淚鈥檓 excited to join the 含羞草研究所 community and lead the women鈥檚 basketball program,鈥� said Coach Bolstad. 鈥淏uilding meaningful relationships with our student-athletes will be at the core of everything we do. We will challenge them, support them, and push them to reach their full potential 鈥� on the court, in the classroom, and in life. I鈥檓 also looking forward to connecting with the Mayville-Portland community and beyond. It鈥檚 important to me that we build strong connections and create a program that represents our university and community with pride.鈥�
Bolstad holds a Master of Strategic Leadership degree (2017) and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree (2011) from Black Hills State University. She also earned an Associate of Science degree from Miles Community College in 2008.