NBA Barack Obama Congrats Spurs For Hiring First Female Coach Published August 6, 2014 The San Antonio Spurs announced the hiring of the first-female assistant coach, Becky Hammon, this week. President Obama sent out a congratulatory Tweet to Hammon and the Spurs, and somewhat acknowledged his rooting interests. Congrats to @BeckyHammon, @NBA‘s first full-time female coach. When #WomenSucceed, America succeeds — and we know the @Spurs will, too. -bo — The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 7, 2014 In this article: Recent Posts Positive Rumblings In Michigan’s Pursuit Of A Five-Star QB Michigan Predicted To Land Elite ’26 TE Recruit Michigan QB Announces Transfer Destination Surprising B1G Program Looks Primed To Land No. 3 Overall ’26 Recruit Michigan Assistant Rumored Candidate For Open Bowling Green HC Job