VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota women's basketball head coach Carrie Eighmey has extended an invitation to girls in grades 1-6 to join Carrie's Coyotes for the 2025-26 season.
 
Membership to Carrie's Coyotes includes a two-hour clinic with Eighmey and the team, letter from Coyote players throughout the season, free admission to a USD home game, a T-Shirt, a custom in-game video board message, and an invitation to Carrie's Coyotes Night.
 
"We are thrilled to continue a tradition started many years ago with our women's basketball program and 1st-6th grade girls throughout our community and surrounding areas," Eighmey said. "It is an incredible opportunity for our student-athletes to build meaningful relationships with those who join Carrie's Coyotes. The clinic is where the fun and bonding begins, but we'll also stay connected with members throughout the season and enjoy a special day together at a game as well!"
 
The basketball clinic will be held Sept. 27 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Players have the opportunity to learn and improve on basketball fundamentals through drills, competition, and fun games.
 
Other perks of Carrie's Coyotes include an invitation to Carrie's Coyotes night on Nov. 3 as the Coyotes host York University. Members will be invited to a pre-game pizza party with Charlie Coyote and South Dakota athletics. They will also welcome the Coyotes onto the floor ahead of starting lineups.
 
Parents can return the application with the $30 membership free to the USD athletics department, or register online here. If parents have questions, they may contact director of operations and assistant coach Bailey Morris via email (Bailey.Morris@usd.edu) or by phone at (605)658-5521.
   
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