What to Know About Storm’s Newest Assistant Coaches

More than three months after being hired, Seattle Storm head coach Sonia Raman has assembled her coaching staff for the 2026 season.

The Storm announced that they hired Natalie Achonwa, Jarell Christian and Michael Joiner, completing what will be an entirely new staff under Raman after the franchise parted ways with former head coach Noelle Quinn.

In an offseason that still holds an incredible amount of uncertainty, the Storm nearly have all their ducks in a row before the WNBA Draft in April. Now, they just have to wait and see what happens with the CBA, the expansion drafts and free agency before finalizing a draft plan.

Here’s what you should know about all three of the Storm’s newest coaches.