Chowan University Athletics

Mary Weiss, a native of Hampton, Va., was a standout athlete at Chowan College. While there, Weiss was named Female Athlete of the Year in 1983 after earning all-district and all-regional honors on the basketball court. That same year she was also named Who’s Who Among American Junior College students.  Weiss graduated from Chowan in 1983 with an Associate's degree in Physical Education.

Weiss then transferred to Campbell University and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education at Campbell in 1985 and in 1987 obtained her Master’s degree at Campbell.

A standout guard for the Campbell Camels from 1983-85, Weiss still holds the school record for career assists average (6.8), dealing 342 assists in 50 games. As a player, Weiss started 48 of 50 games and led the team to a 31-20 record in two seasons, including a berth in the 1985 NAIA District 26 title contest.

Weiss, who was named to the All-Tournament team at the 1985 district event, averaged 8.0 points during her career and also finished with 128 rebounds and 69 steals. The 1985 team captain registered a career-high 14 assists in a game against High Point on January 4, 1985.

Weiss began her 29th season on the Campbells Lady Camels coaching staff and her 12th as the associate head coach in 2014-15. She assists in all aspects of coaching, including management of practice scheduling, coordination of recruiting and preseason activities. Since joining the staff in 1986-87, Weiss has played a vital leadership role for teams that have amassed nearly 400 wins.

The Lady Camels have earned all-conference recognition 46 times during Weiss' tenure, while four have been named league Player of the Year six different times. In the span from 1987-92, the Lady Camels appeared in six-straight Big South Conference championship games and won the 1989 league title. Campbell won the Big South regular season crown in 1991.  Weiss also assisted on the team that posted a 22-9 mark, won the 2000 Atlantic Sun Championship, and earned a berth into the 2000 NCAA East Regionals. Last year, Campbell registered its first 20-win season since 2000-01 and also won a league tournament contest for the first time in 12 seasons by advancing to the Big South Championship semifinals.

Weiss also serves as assistant director for the Girls Basketball School held annually during the summer.

A member of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, Weiss resides in Clayton, NC.