Some things that I’ve heard to kick off the week… Trouble brewing at a WCC school – more on this one shortly… I have heard that Miami (OH) DBO Sean Mock will become an assistant at DII Northwood (MI). Mock joined the Redhawks basketball staff as a volunteer coach in 2011-12 and was promoted to DBO for
Jaxon Myaer Named Assistant Coach at Dickinson State
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Dickinson State Men’s basketball Coach Justin Wetzel has announced the hiring of assistant coach Jaxon Myaer. Myaer of Salt Lake City UT is a former starter at NCAA Division I Utah State and was an All-Conference player at the NCAA DII level (Montana State University Billings). In his time
The Ultimate Assist Coach’s Clinic – FREE
The Ultimate Assist Free Basketball Coaching Clinic on Saturday September 26th starting at 10am featuring ESPN’s Seth Greenburg, DePaul’s Dave Leitao amongst others. On Sunday September 27th starting at 10am featuring Xavier’s Chris Mack, Miami of Ohio John Cooper, Northern Kentucky’s John Brannen and Richmond’s Chris Mooney! When: Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM
GUEST BLOG: Leadership (Kevin Sutton – Assistant Coach Georgetown)
HoopDirt.com Guest Blog: Leadership – Kevin Sutton Assistant Coach Georgetown Recently, I was having a conversation with one of my former players, who I like to call my “living trophies”. He is an assistant at another high major program and we were discussing leadership. As a player, he was one of the greatest leaders I’ve ever had the pleasure of coaching. And now as a coach, I feel like he has maintained and even improved his amazing ability to lead. That conversation drove me to write down my thoughts on how one can be an effective leader as a coach. Here are my thoughts on leadership: Great Coaches and Leaders: I. Know how to manage and lead different personalities well: A. They create an atmosphere where opinions are welcome. B. They allow for ownership of the team to be shared without sacrificing the whole for its parts. II. Know that their egos must come last: A. They understand the importance of the proverb “A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle, but creates twice the illumination.” B. They know that when one person on the team has success, we all have success. III. Are great at communicating: A. They have an understanding of the many different forms of communicating: verbal, non-verbal, written, email, twitter, facebook, etc. B. They have the ability to clearly and consciously articulate the mission, vision, objective and strategy of their program or company that will lead to success. IV. Treat their staff, and everyone affiliated with their program, with respect and dignity: A. They take the time to get to know their people on a personal level. B. They foster a family atmosphere. V. Have a thirst for knowledge, for learning and for teaching: A. They are willing to learn different ways to do their job better and experiment with new methods, even if their old ways are proven to work well. B. They are constantly asking questions. C. They try to stay on the cutting edge in their profession. D. They use every opportunity to teach. “Teachable Moments” are when they shine the brightest. VI. Have a tremendous “feel” for their profession or craft: A. They know whom to play, when to play them and for how long.
Quinnipiac Dirt…
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Quinnipiac head coach Tom Moore has hired Mark Fogel as the program’s new Director of Basketball Operations. Fogel was most recently and assistant at Odessa College (TX), and before that he worked as the Coordinator of Video and Player Development at Tulane. He is the son of former Northeastern University head coach
Davidson’s Bob McKillop Inducted into NYC Basketball Hall of Fame
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish On Wednesday, September 16, Davidson head coach Bob McKillop was inducted into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame. Born in Queens, N.Y., McKillop grew up on Long Island and played for Chaminade High School in Mineola. After graduating from Hofstra in 1972, he accepted a job teaching
Daily Dirt – 9/17/15
Some things that I’ve heard… David Potter has been hired as a graduate assistant on Rick Ray’s staff at Southeast Missouri. Potter played at Clemson from 2006-10, and spent time in the D-League and also played overseas after graduation. I have heard that Jim Holsworth has been named as an assistant at Caldwell University (NJ).
University of Houston Coaches Clinic – October 24th, 2015
For the second straight season, University of Houston Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and his staff will play host to their Fall Coaches Clinic, starting at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, inside Hofheinz Pavilion. All high school and grade-school coaches are invited to attend this free event. The clinic will begin at 10 a.m.,
Green Mountain College Adds Chris Pagentine to Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Green Mountain College men’s basketball head coach Anthony Leonelli is pleased to announce the addition of new assistant coach Chris Pagentine to his staff for the 2015-16 season. “We are very excited to add a coach of Coach Pagentine’s caliber to our staff,” said Leonelli. “His experience playing at
Jay McMillan Named Assistant at Coppin State
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Coppin State head men’s basketball coach Michael Grant has named Jay McMillan as an assistant coach. “We’re happy to have Jay join our staff,” Grant said. “He has demonstrated during his career that he cares about not only developing basketball players, but preparing the young men he worked with for life beyond athletics.
Chris Casey Receives Extension at Niagara Through 2018-19
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Niagara University men’s basketball head coach Chris Casey has received a contract extension through the 2018-19 season. Casey, a coaching veteran of 29 years, is entering his third season leading the men’s basketball program. Casey’s guidance of the team is paramount as he is rebuilding a program which has
Allegheny Adds Michael Kenney to Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Allegheny College has announced the hiring of Michael Kenney as the Gators’ men’s basketball assistant coach. Kenney, who boasts extensive experience at both the Division I and Division III levels, will assist head coach Bob Simmons on all aspects of the Gator men’s basketball team’s day-to-day operations. “I am