Dayton Flyers Coach Jabir Reacts on Sidelines

Longtime Flyers head coach led team to A-10 semifinal in 2015

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:45am

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An abstract, expressionist painting in a neon color palette of electric blues, greens, and reds, with rapid brushstrokes conveying the raw energy and emotion of a women's college basketball coach on the sidelines during a high-stakes game.The passion and intensity that has defined Jim Jabir's long and successful tenure as the Dayton Flyers' head coach is captured in this vibrant, expressionist painting.Richmond Today

A photo from the 2015 Atlantic 10 Conference semifinal game in Richmond, Virginia shows Dayton Flyers head coach Jim Jabir reacting on the sidelines during the matchup against the Duquesne Lady Dukes.

Why it matters

Jabir has been the head coach of the Dayton Flyers women's basketball team since 2002, leading the program to consistent success and NCAA Tournament appearances over his two-decade tenure.

The details

The image captures Jabir, now in his 24th season as Dayton's head coach, engaged in animated sideline coaching during the Flyers' 2015 A-10 semifinal game against Duquesne. Dayton would go on to win the conference tournament that year and earn an NCAA Tournament bid.

  • The photo is from March 7, 2015, during the Atlantic 10 Conference semifinal game in Richmond, Virginia.

The players

Jim Jabir

The longtime head coach of the Dayton Flyers women's basketball team, who has led the program to consistent success and NCAA Tournament appearances over his two-decade tenure.

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The takeaway

This image captures the passion and intensity that has defined Jim Jabir's long and successful tenure as the Dayton Flyers' head coach, as he has built the program into a consistent contender in the Atlantic 10 and on the national stage.