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Liberty Coach Chris DeMarco Embraces Title Expectations
First-year head coach ready to lead team after intensive offseason prep
Apr. 19, 2026 at 10:53pm
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A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes energy and competitive spirit surrounding the Liberty's upcoming WNBA season under new head coach Chris DeMarco.NYC TodayLiberty first-year head coach Chris DeMarco is feeling prepared and excited as he approaches his first WNBA training camp, despite the high expectations that come with taking over the team. DeMarco spent the past 108 days intensively preparing for the upcoming season and believes the team is ready to compete for a championship.
Why it matters
The Liberty have struggled in recent seasons, missing the playoffs for the past three years. DeMarco's hiring represents a new era for the franchise, and his ability to quickly get the team on track and competing for a title will be closely watched by fans and the league.
The details
DeMarco told The New York Post that he feels 'really prepared' after covering a lot of ground in his offseason preparations. The reality of all the work he has put in over the past 108 days is starting to sink in as he approaches his first training camp as Liberty head coach.
- DeMarco was hired as Liberty head coach in January 2026.
- The Liberty's first WNBA training camp under DeMarco will begin on April 20, 2026.
The players
Chris DeMarco
The first-year head coach of the New York Liberty, taking over a team that has missed the playoffs for the past three seasons.
What they’re saying
“I feel really prepared. We covered a lot, and yeah, it's just a culmination of everything.”
— Chris DeMarco, Head Coach, New York Liberty
What’s next
DeMarco and the Liberty will open training camp on April 20, 2026 as they look to turn the franchise around and compete for a WNBA championship in his first season.
The takeaway
Chris DeMarco's hiring as Liberty head coach represents a new era for the franchise, and his ability to quickly get the team competing at a high level will be closely watched. After an intensive offseason of preparation, DeMarco appears ready to embrace the high expectations and lead the Liberty back to the playoffs.
