Early Life and Education of Brenda Frese: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 30, 2025

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Brenda Frese. From birth to education, explore key events.

Brenda Frese is the head coach of the University of Maryland women's basketball team since 2002. She led the Terrapins to the 2006 National Championship. Maryland won the 2009 ACC Regular Season and Tournament Championships under her leadership. They also won another ACC Championship in 2012 and reached the Final Four in 2014. After Maryland moved to the Big Ten, Frese guided them to an undefeated conference record and a Big Ten Regular Season Championship in 2015, followed by another Final Four appearance that same year. Frese has been recognized as AP National Coach of the Year twice (2002, 2021) along with multiple conference Coach of the Year awards and has coached numerous players to Player and Freshmen of the Year awards.

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April 30, 1970: Brenda Frese Born

On April 30, 1970, Brenda Sue Frese was born. She later became an accomplished women's basketball head coach and former player.

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1989: Selected for Pac-10 Tour

In 1989, Brenda Frese was selected for a Pac-10 tour of West Germany while at the University of Arizona.

1993: Graduation from University of Arizona

In 1993, Brenda Frese graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts in communications.

1995: Master's Degree from Kent State University

In 1995, Brenda Frese graduated from Kent State University with a master's degree in Athletic Administration.

1998: Marriage to Steven Oldfield

In 1998, Brenda Frese married Steven Oldfield and was known as Brenda Oldfield at the time.

2002: Divorce from Steven Oldfield

In 2002, Brenda Frese divorced Steven Oldfield.

2005: Marriage to Mark Thomas

In 2005, Brenda Frese married Mark Thomas.

2007: Pregnancy with Twins

In the 2007 offseason, Brenda Frese learned she was pregnant with twins.

February 17, 2008: Birth of Twin Sons

On February 17, 2008, Brenda Frese gave birth to twin boys, Markus William Thomas and Tyler Joseph Thomas. On that same day, Maryland won on the road at Duke, 76–69.