Jaresha joined the DSU women’s basketball program as an assistant coach in August of 2014.
Before coming to Delaware State, she spent four years at Rochester College (Mich.), where she was an assistant coach women’s basketball coach and admissions recruiter. Additionally, she implemented and ran the summer conditioning program for student-athletes, while also serving as the defensive coordinator for both teams and recruiting coordinator for the freshman and sophomore women’s basketball development team.
Throughout her tenure with the Warriors, she spearheaded a defensive attack that ranked third in the NAIA in points allowed per game and 10th in field goal percentage during her first season. As the recruiting coordinator, meanwhile, Obey inked over 15 student-athletes, in addition to developing notable players such as Ke’ala Ka’aikala during her first two seasons, who earned First Team All-American Honors (USCAA). Obey also helped the Warriors to one national championship appearance and two Final Four appearances (USCAA).
Her experience also includes spending two seasons coaching AAU for Greg Grant Basketball Club (Mich.), whereas interning for the Palace of Auburn Hills, home of the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, doing brand marketing, organizing advertising promotions and athletic programs for the youth and the Year-Round Hoops Program.
Educationally, Jaresha received her bachelor’s degree in Sports Management in 2007 from Rochester College, as she is currently in the process of obtaining her master’s degree in Sports Management from Wayne State University. Jaresha also serves as a Commissioned Officer in the Air Force (Air National Guard).
Family wise, she has three siblings in Moni (brother), Paulus II (brother) and Javae (sister), while her parents are Janel and Paulus.
