Orange Beach City Schools adds two girls' basketball coaches

The new head and assistant coaches will lead the girls' basketball team next season.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:52pm

A dynamic, cubist-inspired illustration depicting the movement and energy of a girls' basketball game, with players and the court fragmented into overlapping geometric shapes in bright, contrasting colors.The new coaching hires aim to elevate the Orange Beach City School girls' basketball program to new heights.Orange Beach Today

The Orange Beach City School district has announced the hiring of two new coaches for the girls' basketball team. Terry Canova has been named the new head basketball coach, and Amanda Niehoff will serve as the assistant coach. The hires come ahead of the upcoming season.

Why it matters

The additions of Canova and Niehoff to the coaching staff signal a renewed focus on the girls' basketball program at Orange Beach City Schools. Strong coaching can help develop young athletes and build a successful program that engages the local community.

The details

Terry Canova has been named the new head basketball coach for the Orange Beach City School girls' team. Amanda Niehoff will serve as the assistant coach. The hires come ahead of the 2026-2027 season, as the school district looks to bolster its girls' basketball program.

  • The new coaching hires were announced on April 10, 2026.

The players

Terry Canova

The new head basketball coach for the Orange Beach City School girls' team.

Amanda Niehoff

The new assistant basketball coach for the Orange Beach City School girls' team.

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What’s next

The new coaching staff will begin preparing the team for the upcoming 2026-2027 season.

The takeaway

The addition of experienced coaches Terry Canova and Amanda Niehoff signals a commitment by Orange Beach City Schools to invest in and develop their girls' basketball program, which could lead to increased community engagement and athletic success.