Diane Richardson obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology from Frostburg State University where she participated in basketball and track and was a 1979 NCAA champion in both 200- and 400 meter races.
She also was a founder of American Security Companies and Vice President of Bank of America's lending marketing team.
[1] From 2001 to 2006 she coached at Riverdale Baptist High in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, during which time her team won five championships.
[3] In the 2018–19 season, Richardson coached the Tigers to the first-ever CAA Championship title and the program's first appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
Diane Richardson was named the 21st head women's basketball coach of Temple University on April 5, 2022.