Bio

Megan Hudson | Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Megan Hudson is the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Lansing Community College (LCC). Since taking the helm in August 2023, Hudson has orchestrated one of the most impressive turnarounds in junior college basketball, transforming the Stars into a nationally ranked powerhouse and a premier destination for player development.

Championship Leadership & Accolades

A Lansing native and Waverly High School alumna, Hudson’s return to her roots sparked immediate success. In her debut season 2023-24, she led the team to a 25-6 record, a massive leap from the program's previous 6-win season. Her momentum continued into the 2024-25 campaign with a 26-6 record, where she guided the Stars to an undefeated 14-0 conference run and the MCCAA Western Conference Championship. Both seasons the team finished as the NJCAA Region 12 Runner-up. 

Her excellence on the sidelines has earned her significant recognition, including:

• 2025 BCAM Women’s Junior College Coach of the Year
• Two-time MCCAA Western Conference Coach of the Year (2024, 2025)
• Top 5 National Ranking (No. 4 in 2025-26)

The Path to the Next Level

Hudson’s coaching philosophy centers on "The Next Step"—ensuring every player has the tools to transition to four-year universities; be that as an athlete or simply a stronger human. Her proven track record of recruitment and player advancement includes:

• Kara Bartels – Central Michigan University (NCAA DI)
• Laia Albas-Ferrer – University of Bridgeport (NCAA DII)
• Shelby Austin – Algoma University (Canada)
• Karissa Cochran & Riley Merryfield – Cleary University (NAIA)

Experience & Education

Before being named Head Coach, Hudson served as an LCC Assistant Coach from 2021–2023, where she was vital in recruiting the core talent that defines the program today. Her coaching journey also includes tenures at the freshman and JV levels at Waverly High School, as well as, over ten years of youth and travel basketball.

As a former student-athlete, Hudson played for LCC before competing at Bluefield State University (NCAA DII). She holds an Associate Degree from LCC, a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Bluefield State, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix.

Building a Culture of Excellence

Hudson is dedicated to shifting the perception of junior college athletics. Under her leadership, the Stars have reached new heights not just on the court, but in the classroom, achieving a program-best 3.3 team GPA (Fall 2025-26).

"LCC is a destination, our academic and athletic opportunities are tremendous" says Hudson. "Our goal is to provide an elite environment where players can compete for championships while preparing themselves for the academic and athletic rigors of the next level, all the while finding your joy in the process.”