Shane Clipfell

Shane Clipfell (born August 29, 1963) is an American former basketball coach who was the head coach of the Western Michigan University women's basketball team for 13 seasons.

Career He accepted the head coaching position at Western Michigan in April 2012. Prior to Western Michigan he was on Suzy Merchant's staff at Eastern Michigan from 1998 to 2007 and Michigan State from 2007 to 2012. He was acting as the head coach for much of the 2006–07 season while Merchant was on maternity leave. Early in his career he was an assistant coach and the head coach at Glen Oaks Community College and Colon High School. He compiled a 58–35 overall record at Glen Oaks.

He had previously played basketball and football at Colon High School.

He announced his retirement from coaching on March 17, 2025.

Head coaching record

Acting as head coach. Suzy Merchant missed all but four games of 2006–07 while on maternity leave. EMU was 3–1 under Merchant Overall Record includes his 58–35 record at Glen Oaks.

Personal life While an assistant at Eastern Michigan he earned a bachelor's degree in communications. He and his wife, Connie, have two children.