Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Women's Basketball
- Title:
- Director of Analytics
- Email:
- Tom.Hodges@mtsu.edu
UPDATED: June 2025
A veteran of the women’s basketball coaching ranks and one of the most respected analytical minds in the game, Tom Hodges enters his fourth season as the Director of Analytics for Middle Tennessee women’s basketball in 2025–26.
A Shelbyville, Tennessee native, Hodges brings a wealth of experience and success to the Blue Raider program, having served on Head Coach Rick Insell’s staff during multiple championship eras. His deep understanding of the game, recruiting background, and ability to combine traditional coaching principles with data-driven analysis have made him a valuable part of the Blue Raider operation both on and off the court.
This marks Hodges’ third stint at Middle Tennessee, previously serving on Insell’s staff from 2005–10 and 2014–17. During those years, the Blue Raiders captured four Sun Belt Conference titles, a CUSA Championship, and multiple NCAA Tournament appearances while developing some of the most prolific scorers and rebounders in program history.
As Director of Analytics, Hodges plays a vital role in game preparation, opponent scouting, advanced statistical breakdowns, and player efficiency analysis. His expertise in modern basketball metrics—integrating film, shot charts, lineup data, and tempo analysis—has helped shape the Blue Raiders’ consistent success within CUSA and on the national stage.
Hodges’ work has been particularly impactful in the continued development of Middle Tennessee’s frontcourt, including standout Anastasiia Boldyreva, who has evolved into one of the top post players in the nation. A 6-foot-7 center from Moscow, Russia, Boldyreva led all NCAA Division I players in blocked shots per game during the 2024–25 season while anchoring a defense that ranked among the best in the country in opponent field goal percentage and points allowed.
Behind Hodges’ analytical insight and the coaching leadership of Nina Davis, Boldyreva refined her defensive timing, post positioning, and shot selection efficiency—finishing top 10 nationally in field goal percentage and leading CUSA in both rebounds and blocks. She enters 2025–26 ranked among Middle Tennessee’s all-time leaders in career blocks and field goal percentage.
Hodges’ analytical approach has also enhanced Middle Tennessee’s offensive philosophy. The Blue Raiders have consistently ranked among the CUSA leaders in 3-point field goals made, assist-to-turnover ratio, and offensive efficiency—trademarks of a disciplined, balanced system built on precision and preparation.
During his first two stints with the program, Hodges helped guide Middle Tennessee to unprecedented levels of success. From 2005–10, the Blue Raiders compiled a record of 126–38, earning wins over national powers such as Georgia, LSU, Kentucky, Louisville, Indiana, Penn State, Minnesota, Arizona, and Old Dominion. During that period, the program’s home attendance skyrocketed from an average of 600 fans to more than 4,000 per game by the 2009–10 season, establishing the Murphy Center as one of the toughest environments in the nation.
Hodges returned to the staff in 2014–17, helping the Blue Raiders claim the 2015–16 CUSA Championship and earn their 18th NCAA Tournament berth. The 2014–15 team also made a strong postseason showing, advancing to the WNIT Quarterfinals.
While on staff, Hodges played an integral role in the development of several elite Blue Raiders, including Alex Johnson, who was named CUSA Freshman of the Year (2015–16) and later became a three-time All-CUSA selection and member of the 1,000-point club. Under his mentorship, Johnson was also named the CUSA Preseason Player of the Year and selected to the Katrina McClain Award Watch List, honoring the nation’s top power forwards.
Hodges also helped develop Gabby Lyon, who earned CUSA Sixth Player of the Year honors in 2016–17, and worked with standout guards Amber Holt, Chrissy Givens, and Alysha Clark, all of whom became All-Americans and eventual WNBA Draft picks. Both Holt and Clark led the nation in scoring under Hodges’ tutelage—Holt in 2007–08 (28.3 ppg) and Clark in 2008–09 (28.5 ppg) and 2009–10 (29.2 ppg).
Over the course of his career, Hodges has been part of eight conference championships, five NCAA Tournament appearances, and four WNIT runs. He has coached six conference players of the year (Janet Holt and Emily Christian at Tennessee Tech; Katasha Brown at Chattanooga; Chrissy Givens and Alysha Clark at Middle Tennessee; and Chynna Bozeman at Morehead State) and three All-Americans (Givens, Clark, and Holt). Four of his players have gone on to be selected in the WNBA Draft.
Before returning to Murfreesboro, Hodges spent four seasons as the head coach at Morehead State University, where he became the youngest Division I head coach in the nation at the time of his hiring. In his debut season (2010–11), he led the Eagles to a 21–10 record, the best mark ever for a first-year coach at the school, and guided OVC Player of the Year Chynna Bozeman to an All-America-caliber campaign.
Prior to that, Hodges served as an assistant coach at Chattanooga, where the Mocs went 25–5 in 2004–05, won the Southern Conference regular season championship, and earned a berth in the WNIT. He mentored All-SoCon standouts Tiffani Roberson and Katasha Brown.
Hodges began his coaching career at Tennessee Tech as an undergraduate assistant under Hall of Fame coach Bill Worrell, where the Golden Eagles captured two Ohio Valley Conference regular season titles and posted an impressive 78–42 record during his tenure.
A graduate of Tennessee Tech, Hodges earned his bachelor’s degree in extended education with concentrations in health and history in 2004. He later became part of the inaugural graduating class of the Center for Coaching Excellence at Columbia University in 2011, a program that emphasizes leadership development and modern coaching strategies.
Hodges is married to the former Hillary Maxwell, a championship coach in her own right who guided Riverdale High School to a Tennessee state title in 2010. The couple has two children, Cooper and Isabelle.
