Jill DeVries begins her eigth season as head coach at Valley City State University. Prior to accepting the head coaching position at VCSU, DeVries served as top assistant and recruiting coordinator at the University of Nebraska-Kearney. In her tenure at UNK the Lopers were 52-8, two-time RMAC champions, advancing to the North Central Region tournament both years.

DeVries played her college ball at North Dakota State University where she was captain of the 1990-91 Bison national championship team. During the ’90-’91 DeVries was selected Women’s Sports Federation All-American and All-North Central Conference. She was also honored by being named to the 1991 Final Four all-tourney team.

DeVries’ college coaching career started at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay as a graduate assistant under Carol Hammerle. While at UWGB the Fighting Phoenix advanced to the NCAA D-I national tournament for the first time in school history. DeVries was promoted to second assistant in her third season at UWGB.

Prioritizing her education, DeVries returned to North Dakota State University to finish her master’s degree where she served as graduate assistant for Amy Ruley during the 1995-96 national championship campaign and the 1996-97 season.

A Glyndon, MN native, DeVries was a two-time Class A All-State selection while at Glyndon-Felton high school. She earned all-conference honors five times for basketball, three times for volleyball, and qualified for the Class A state track meet in high jump and discus as a junior and senior.

DeVries earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Physical Education from NDSU (1992), and a Master’s of Education degree from NDSU (1997).

Ryan Bomstad
Assistant Coach

Ryan Bomstad will join the women's basketball coaching staff as assistant coach for the 2008-09 season. Ryan has served as Director of Basketball Operations for the NDSU Bison Women's Basketball team for the past two years.

Prior to serving on the Bison staff the Jamestown native guided the Richland (ND) High School Boys Basketball team to a state tournament appearance, as well as two District 2 and two Wild Rice Conference Championships in his six seasons. He was recognized as District 2 and Region 1 Coach of the Year in 2001.

While at NDSU he assisted with all phases of coaching including scheduling, budgeting and team travel. As a member of the Bison staff the team finished 2nd in the Summit league in their first year of eligibility for the conference title.

Head Coach Jill DeVries said 'I've known Ryan for 12 years and he is a basketball junkie. We are very lucky to have someone with his experience, basketball knowledge, work ethic, and desire to be a collegiate coach. We couldn't have gotten a better fit to our athletic staff. I look forward to working with him.

Athletic Director B.J. Pumroy said, 'We are fortunate to have someone with Ryan's credentials be joining our department. His knowledge of the area coaches and programs will give him a head start in recruiting.'
Beyond serving as assistant coach Ryan will also serve as head women's golf coach when the team begins play in 2009-10. He will spend the 08-09 school year recruiting and planning for the start up team.

Bomstad has his undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Minnesota State Moorhead and will complete his Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from NDSU this summer.