Andy Oakland

The 2026 WNBA season will mark Andy Oakland’s second year as basketball operations coordinator with the Minnesota Lynx. Oakland transitions into the role after spending more than a decade with the organization as a team attendant.

Oakland served as a team attendant for the Lynx from 2014–2024, where he supported all aspects of gameday and team operations. He assisted players, coaches, staff and officials before, during and after games, while also coordinating visiting team needs and practice logistics. His long-standing tenure with the organization has provided extensive experience in daily team operations and league procedures.

In addition to his work with the Lynx, Oakland has served as head girls basketball coach at Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda for six seasons. He oversaw all facets of the program, including practice planning, player development and in-game strategy, while helping build a competitive and structured environment for student-athletes. Oakland also worked as a physical education teacher at Fulda Public Schools, where he developed and delivered curriculum focused on physical activity, health and skill development for students at the elementary and high school levels.

Oakland graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sports management and coaching from Southwest Minnesota State University.