Caydee Kirkham joined the Parkside women's basketball program as a graduate assistant coach in the summer of 2026.
Kirkham arrives in Kenosha after an outstanding playing career at Coe College, where she graduated as one of the most decorated players in program history. A four-time First Team American Rivers Conference selection, she was named the conference's Most Valuable Player twice (2024 and 2026) and earned First Team All-Region honors in 2024 and 2026.
Following her senior season, Kirkham received national recognition as a D3hoops.com Third Team All-American and a WBCA Honorable Mention All-American. She was also named Coe College Female Athlete of the Year in 2024.
Kirkham finished her career as Coe's all-time leader in both points (1,716) and assists (490). Throughout her career, she earned 11 conference Player of the Week awards and was selected twice to the D3hoops.com National Team of the Week.
In addition to her accomplishments on the court, Kirkham gained valuable coaching and administrative experience while serving as a work-study student with the Coe College women's basketball program and athletic department. Her responsibilities included assisting with recruiting visits, leading individual and group skill-development sessions, editing film through Synergy, creating practice and travel materials, helping coordinate practices, developing scouting reports using FastDraw, and assisting with game and event operations.
Kirkham earned bachelor's degrees in business administration and kinesiology from Coe College in 2026 and was a member of the Dean’s list.
