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JUCO DIRT: Late coaching change made at VFMAC
Richard Casey has taken over as the head basketball coach at NJCAA DIII Valley Forge Military Academy and College. He replaces Alfred Johnson who departed to become an assistant at DII Elizabeth City State. Casey, who is also the Director of Athletics at VFMAC, has been at the college since 2013. He has also served
Rowan’s Cassidy resigns
Former Profs’ head coach had spent last three seasons on staff as an assistant Joe Cassidy, who has devoted close to 30 years to the Rowan University men’s basketball program, has announced his retirement. He leaves as the Profs’ all-time leader in victories (336) in 20 years as head coach while experiencing a national championship
UT Tyler Basketball Staff Update
Head Men’s Basketball coach Louis Wilson announced additions to the coaching staff as he enters his first season at the helm of UT Tyler’s men’s basketball program, adding Anthony Owens and Aaron Patrick as assistant coaches while announcing Kelly Hernandez as the player development coach and Sam Eureste as the director of basketball operations. Owens
Egnatz promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Clayton State
A key member of the resurgence of Clayton State men’s basketball, head coach Jimmy Link has announced the promotion of Lance Egnatz to associate head coach effective immediately. “I’m excited for Lance to get this promotion and he definitely deserves it,” said Link. “He is exactly that title for us and I am happy to
Haggerty joins North Texas Men’s Basketball Staff
North Texas men’s basketball head coach Grant McCasland has announced the addition of Nelson Haggerty as a special assistant to the head coach. Haggerty, who brings with him over 18 years of coaching experience comes to North Texas after eight seasons as Midwestern State’s head coach. While at MSU, he guided them to five NCAA
Casey named as Head Basketball Coach at Finlandia
Sam Casey has been named head coach of the Finlandia University men’s basketball team. Casey spent the last year as head coach of De La Salle Jerusalem in the Palestinian Basketball Association (PBBA). He helped to develop Mohamed Qag, who was the PBBA Rookie of the Year. “I feel fortunate to be able to announce
Jans Inks Extension through 2023 at New Mexico State
New Mexico State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia announced on Wednesday a one-year contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans. This announcement keeps the two-time Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year through the 2022-23 season in addition to other provisions included in the extension. Following the signing, head coach Chris Jans said,
4 things you can do immediately to separate yourself from the competition
It’s not easy staying relevant in the coaching industry. Whether you are coaching now or in the pursuit of your next job, it’s critical that you know exactly what controllable strategies you can demonstrate to create the advantages you need. Here are a few… Scott Savor – scottsavor.com
BREAKING: Hopkins resigns as Head Basketball Coach at DII Shaw U.
Shaw University director of athletics Dr. Alfonza L. Carter has announced the resignation of head men’s basketball coach Joel Hopkins. “I want to thank Coach Hopkins for all he has done to advance the Shaw University men’s basketball program,” said Carter. We certainly wish Coach Hopkins and his family all the best. This past season,
Kaplan added to Duquesne Men’s Basketball Staff
Adam Kaplan has joined the Duquesne University men’s basketball staff as the Director of Student-Athlete Development. He most recently served as a player development coach and scout for the professional team Maccabi Haifa in Haifa Israel. Kaplan, a 2015 honors graduate of Suffolk University, played college basketball for three years, including one year at Curry
OFFICIAL: Hack named Head Basketball Coach Medaille
Medaille College Director of Athletics Susan Roarke announced the hiring of Keith Hack as the next Head Coach for the Medaille College Men’s Basketball team. “Keith Hack has demonstrated as a former player at Medaille and as a coach that he is a person of character and has a track record of proven recruiting success,”