University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Olivia Farmer is entering her fourth year at the University of the Cumberlands as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball program. 

Farmer graduated from University of the Cumberlands in 2016 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Education and completed her Masters' Degree in Health and Human Performance with an emphasis in Coaching from Cumberlands in 2018. While at UC, Farmer was a member of the JV women’s basketball team, being named captain for three seasons. Along with playing JV, Farmer was a student assistant for the Varsity team for three years.

Olivia is originally from Hyden, Kenucky where she graduated from Leslie County High School in 2011. There, she was a three-sport athlete, competing in basketball, volleyball, and softball. Farmer won eight district championships and participated in the All “A” State Tournament multiple times in each sport, leaving her great memories from her small hometown.

Olivia is the daughter of Vicky Sizemore and the younger sister to Andrew Farmer, DMD. She is also a member of the Rockhouse Pentecostal Church in Hyden, KY.

Coaching Career

• 2016-Present - Assistant Coach - University of the Cumberlands

• Has coached one First-Team MSC All-Conference selection
• Has coached three Second-Team MSC All-Conference selections
• Has coached 23 MSC Academic All-Conference honorees
• Has coached five NAIA Scholar-Athlete honorees
• Has coached one Third-Team NAIA All-American selection