Kymberly Hope, 2nd year head coach at JWU, received her B.A in Sociology and Minor Sports Management from the University of Miami in 1999.   A two time First Team All Big East Selection, and a All Big East Tournament selection, Coach Hope had an outstanding career at The U where she was a three year starter.  She finished her career among Miami's all-time top ten in scoring (8^th), rebounds ( 6^rd), field goals (10^th), blocked shots (2^nd),  free throws (8^th) and free throws attempted (5^th).  During her four years as a Hurricane she averaged 12.9 points and 7.9 rebounds.  As a senior, she averaged 17.2 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 2.1 Blocks, 1.9 Steals, 1.8 Assists and shot 53% from the field and 81% from the line. 

Prior to attending the University of Miami, Coach Hope attended McArthur High School in Hollywood, FL.  She was named Miami Herald Player of the Year after averaging 17.4 points, 21 rebounds and eight blocks per games as a senior.  She was also named first-team All-State by Miami Herald and Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

Coach Hope has both WNBA and international experience as well.  She played in the WNBA with Orlando Miracle ‘99, Utah Starzz 2000 San Antonio Silver Starzz 2003.  She played professionally in Spain (2000), Korea (2001) and Greece (2002).

After her playing playing career she joined the coaching staff as an assistant coach at St. Thomas University for the  2008-2009.

Coach Hope has been part of the Broward County School District for the last seven years as a teacher and coach in various sports.