Southern Miss head men’s basketball coach Doc Sadler has announced the hiring of Doug Compton as the program’s new video coordinator. “I’m very excited about the addition of Doug,” Sadler said. “I have known him for five years, and he is a basketball junkie that understands the commitment it takes to be successful.” Compton began
Daily Dirt – 9/21/16
Here are some things that I’ve heard… Last night, I posted some updates on DI graduate assistants who have recently been hired (GA DIRT). Here’s another one…Columbia has named Dan Sokolovsky as their graduate manager. He graduated from Hunter College (NY) in 2015, and spent last year working at Commonwealth Academy. Speaking of GA’s…Alaska Anchorage
James Haring Named Director of Basketball Operations at Illinois
Illinois head basketball coach John Groce announced the hiring of James Haring as director of basketball operations. Haring has been elevated to the role after serving the last two years on Groce’s staff as a graduate manager. He will perform a variety of administrative functions for the Fighting Illini including team travel, housing, weekly scheduling, summer camps,
Daily Dirt: DI Graduate Assistant Updates
Here are a few updates on some DI schools who have recently added graduate assistants… Miami – The Hurricanes have hired former Northeastern standout Chaisson Allen. A 1,500 point scorer for the Husky’s, Allen has spent the past five seasons playing professionally in Europe. Long Beach State – Head Coach Dan Monson has hired Kyle
The Coach’s Insight, featuring Kennesaw State Assistant Coach Stephen Cox
In this episode of ‘The Coach’s Insight’, Richie Schueler takes notes from Stephen Cox (Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Kennesaw State) on Staff Cohesion: the pecking order, balancing duties and responsibilities, complimenting each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and the value of effective communication with each another. View past Episodes of The Coach’s Insight: Episode 1: HoopDirt.com’s
Michael Freilich Named Graduate Assistant Basketball Coach at LaGrange College
Michael Freilich has been named as a Graduate Assistant on Head Coach Kendal Wallace’s staff at LaGrange College. He will be responsible for assisting in recruiting operations, video/scout preparations, in-practice coaching, analyzing statistics, and will be assisting on the Varsity Reserve team. Freilich spent four years as a student manager at Eastern Connecticut State University
Gannon Men’s Basketball Program Adds Stark To Coaching Staff
Gannon University men’s basketball head coach John T. Reilly has announced the addition of Andy Stark to the program’s coaching staff. Stark replaces Thurman Schaetzle who recently moved to Buffalo, N.Y. with his wife following their wedding this summer. Stark arrives at Gannon after spending last season as a graduate assistant coach at Stevenson University
Lonergan to seek appropriate relief from George Washington for his wrongful termination and treatment.
According to a statement released by the attorney’s of Mike Lonergan, the former George Washington head coach will seek appropriate relief from the University for this wrongful termination and treatment. The full text of the statement is below: George Washington University terminated Coach Lonergan’s employment with almost five years remaining on his contract. He cooperated
Rafi Goldman Named Graduate Assistant Basketball Coach at Tulane
Rafi Goldman has been named graduate assistant on Mike Dunleavy’s staff at Tulane. Goldman will be responsible for coordinating recruiting operations, scheduling and campus outreach, as well as facilitating limited on-court activities. He will also assist with video/scout preparations and the handling of the team’s social media accounts. Goldman arrived at Tulane from Nevada, where
Merchant Marine Tabs Dennis Kazimir Interim Head Coach
Dennis Kazimir will serve as the Interim Head Coach at the United States Merchant Marine Academy for 2016-17 season. He joined the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy men’s basketball program as the Mariners’ assistant coach in November 2014. Kazimir brings over 10 years of collegiate coaching experience into his new position, including most recently serving on
Isaac Loechle Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Adrian College
Isaac Loechle has been named as an assistant basketball coach at Adrian College. He was most recently an assistant coach at 2016 NAIA National Runner-Up University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Ind., for a short stint this past spring and summer. His responsibilities included guard skill development, camp coordinator, and recruiting coordinator. Prior to
JD Pollock Promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at CSU Bakersfield
CSU Bakersfield men’s basketball head coach Rod Barnes has announced that director of basketball operations, JD Pollock, has been promoted to men’s basketball assistant coach. Pollock is in his third season with the ‘Runners since joining the staff in 2014. “JD has been with us for two years and understands what we are trying develop