By: Jennifer Portee
3/27/2026
The Dallas Wings enter the upcoming season with a coaching group built to accelerate growth around their young core and transform potential into winning habits. Head coach Jose Fernandez has surrounded himself with specialists whose backgrounds in the WNBA, NBA, and elite college programs position Dallas to make a significant jump in both preparation and execution.
Assistant coach Camille Smith brings championship credibility and a player’s perspective that should resonate immediately in the locker room, especially with developing stars learning how to win deep into the postseason. Her track record in player development and her ties to the franchise give the Wings a trusted voice who understands both the grind of the schedule and the standard required to contend.
David Adkins and Mike Neighbors add a blend of NBA-caliber scouting, analytics, and head-coaching experience that can sharpen Dallas’s game-planning and in-game adjustments. Their histories of elevating programs and guiding teams to NCAA Tournament success suggest the Wings will be better prepared to exploit matchups, manage minutes, and consistently generate quality shots.
With Empress Davenport connecting to Texas roots and the college pipeline, and development and video leaders like LaMont Russell, Justin Keller, and Anthony Brammer tightening the details behind the scenes, Dallas now has an infrastructure designed to support every possession. If this staff’s communication, relational focus, and detail-oriented approach translate, the Wings have the foundation to evolve from a rebuilding group into a disciplined, playoff-ready contender this season.
