Army West Point Athletics
Amber Raisner Joins Women’s Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
June 20, 2025 | Women's Basketball
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point women's basketball head coach Katie Kuester has announced the addition of Amber Raisner to her coaching staff as an assistant coach/ Recruiting Coordinator.
Raisner, a Connecticut native, arrives at West Point following an impactful three-year stint as an assistant coach at Yale, where she helped develop one of the Ivy League's most competitive programs. She brings a strong background in guard development, defensive excellence, and academic achievement.
"We are ecstatic to have Amber join us here at West Point," said Kuester. "She is an extremely successful recruiter with a phenomenal work ethic. Beyond her resume, she is an amazing relationship builder who enhances our program in every single way! Amber is impactful, and her presence will be felt throughout West Point immediately."
In March 2025, Raisner was recognized nationally as a WBCA Thirty Under 30 honoree—a prestigious award that celebrates 30 of the most promising young coaches in women's basketball. The award highlights Raisner's leadership, mentorship, and commitment to excellence.
During her time at Yale, Raisner was instrumental in the Bulldogs' strong performances in multiple statistical categories. In 2024-25, Yale ranked top three in the Ivy League in offensive rebounds (12.1/game) and bench points (15.3/game), while producing an All-Ivy honoree and a CSC Academic All-District selection. The previous season, she helped guide the Bulldogs to a landmark overtime victory at Penn and major statistical improvements in shooting percentage, free-throw efficiency, and ball control. Her first season with the Bulldogs included coaching the Ivy League Co-Defensive Player of the Year and mentoring a top 10 Nancy Lieberman Award finalist.
Before Yale, Raisner starred at Union College, where she was a two-time leading scorer and helped her team reach the Liberty League semifinals as a senior. She earned All-Liberty League honors while averaging 11.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.
Off the court, Raisner distinguished herself as a dedicated student-athlete, earning a B.S. in neuroscience, Union's Scholar-Athlete of the Year award (twice), and the Award for Academic Excellence. She was named to the Dean's List each year and was a three-time Liberty League All-Academic Team member.
A native of West Hartford, Conn., Raisner was a standout at Hall High School, where she was a four-time All-Central Connecticut Conference selection and a CHSCA Scholar-Athlete.
Raisner, a Connecticut native, arrives at West Point following an impactful three-year stint as an assistant coach at Yale, where she helped develop one of the Ivy League's most competitive programs. She brings a strong background in guard development, defensive excellence, and academic achievement.
"We are ecstatic to have Amber join us here at West Point," said Kuester. "She is an extremely successful recruiter with a phenomenal work ethic. Beyond her resume, she is an amazing relationship builder who enhances our program in every single way! Amber is impactful, and her presence will be felt throughout West Point immediately."
In March 2025, Raisner was recognized nationally as a WBCA Thirty Under 30 honoree—a prestigious award that celebrates 30 of the most promising young coaches in women's basketball. The award highlights Raisner's leadership, mentorship, and commitment to excellence.
During her time at Yale, Raisner was instrumental in the Bulldogs' strong performances in multiple statistical categories. In 2024-25, Yale ranked top three in the Ivy League in offensive rebounds (12.1/game) and bench points (15.3/game), while producing an All-Ivy honoree and a CSC Academic All-District selection. The previous season, she helped guide the Bulldogs to a landmark overtime victory at Penn and major statistical improvements in shooting percentage, free-throw efficiency, and ball control. Her first season with the Bulldogs included coaching the Ivy League Co-Defensive Player of the Year and mentoring a top 10 Nancy Lieberman Award finalist.
Before Yale, Raisner starred at Union College, where she was a two-time leading scorer and helped her team reach the Liberty League semifinals as a senior. She earned All-Liberty League honors while averaging 11.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.
Off the court, Raisner distinguished herself as a dedicated student-athlete, earning a B.S. in neuroscience, Union's Scholar-Athlete of the Year award (twice), and the Award for Academic Excellence. She was named to the Dean's List each year and was a three-time Liberty League All-Academic Team member.
A native of West Hartford, Conn., Raisner was a standout at Hall High School, where she was a four-time All-Central Connecticut Conference selection and a CHSCA Scholar-Athlete.
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