LaDue returns to lead Saints women's basketball program
Oct. 16, 2026
SARANAC LAKE — North Country Community College has announced that longtime Saints
coach and administrator Chad LaDue will return to the basketball sidelines as the
head coach of the college's women's basketball program.
LaDue brings nearly three decades of coaching, athletic administration, and student-athlete
development experience to the position, along with a deep connection to North Country
Community College as both a former student-athlete and coach.
LaDue previously served as the head coach of the Saints men's basketball program for
14 seasons, taking over in 2002-03. During his tenure, he established North Country
as a consistent and competitive program in NJCAA Region III, compiling a 233-176 overall
record—the most victories in North Country men's basketball history.
Under LaDue's leadership, the Saints captured the 2004 and 2006 Northern Independence
Conference regular-season championships and the 2003 and 2005 NIC Tournament championships.
His teams also made seven regional quarterfinal appearances, in 2005, 2009, 2010,
2011, 2013, 2014, and 2015.LaDue was named NJCAA Region III Coach of the Year following the 2003-04 season. He
recorded his 100th career victory in 2009 and reached the 200-win milestone during
his 13th season.
In addition to his extensive coaching background, LaDue currently serves as the college’s
Athletic Director, overseeing intercollegiate athletics programs and working closely
with coaches, student-athletes, and the campus community.
"North Country has been a very important part of my life," said LaDue. "I have always
believed in what this college and our athletic programs can do for student-athletes.
I'm excited to get back on the court and have the opportunity to build something special
with our women's basketball program.
"My goal is to develop young women who are successful not only as basketball players,
but as students, teammates, and members of our community. We want to build a program
that our student-athletes, alumni, college, and community can be proud of."
For more information on the college’s athletic program, visit www.nccc.edu.