This drill is instructed by FIU assistant men’s basketball coach Chris Capko (previously USC) and it is going to work on being able to execute a high low post move to a finish. It is important to be able to have counters in the post for different types of defenses. In this case, the post
Weekly Roundup: Jobs
This week, HoopDirt.com added 15 new jobs. Check them out below: Head Coach Bethany College – NCAA DIII – Full-time Pratt Institute – USCAA – Part-time Assistant Coach Curry College – NCAA DIII – Part-time FDU-Florham – NCAA DIII – Part-time Hagerstown Community College – NJCAA DII – Part-time Indiana University South Bend – NAIA DII – Volunteer Purchase
Jimmy Reilly Elevated to Associate Head Coach at Philadelphia
After eight seasons as an assistant coach, Jimmy Reilly has been elevated to the role of associate men’s basketball head coach by Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame head men’s basketball coach Herb Magee Thursday. Since joining Magee’s staff in 2007, Reilly—who doubles as the University’s coordinator of conference events—has been involved in numerous facets
BREAKING: Mike Jaskulski Named Head Coach at Cardinal Stritch
Dr. Tim M. Van Alstine, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Cardinal Stritch University announces the hiring of Mike Jaskulski as the next head coach of the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves men’s basketball program. “I am really pleased Mike has agreed to lead our men’s basketball program,” stated Director of Athletics Dr. Tim Van Alstine. “He
Official: Mike Leaf Resigns at Winona State
Thanks to great sources for getting HoopDirt.com out in front of this one earlier today (DII DIRT: Leaf Resigns at Winona State). Winona State has now made the official announcement which confirms our report. Here’s is the statement from WSU: Mike Leaf today announced his resignation as Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective June 30, according
DII DIRT: Leaf Resigns at Winona State
According to multiple sources, Mike Leaf has resigned as the head coach at Winona State this morning. In 17 seasons at WSU, Leaf compiled a 382-152 record which includes winning the 2006 and 2008 NCAA Division II National Championships, and setting an NCAA Division II record with 57 consecutive wins over a span that reached
Darren Hertz Joins Illinois Staff
Illinois head basketball coach John Groce announced Friday that Darren Hertz has joined the staff in the role of special assistant to the head coach. Hertz comes to the Fighting Illini from the University of Florida, where he spent 19 seasons working for former Gators head coach Billy Donovan. “Darren is a perfect fit for
Daily Dirt – 6/26/15
A few quick hitters to end the week… I have heard that Northern Illinois has hired Sean Sims as a graduate assistant. He was most recently the head manager at Ohio. Another GA hired…I have heard that Midland University (NE) has hired Brady Cameron as a graduate assistant. He spent last season as an assistant
Russell Turner Inks Five-Year Extension at UC Irvine
UC Irvine men’s basketball coach Russell Turner, who led the Anteaters to the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament for the first time in school history, has received a new five-year contract that will extend through the 2019-20 season. Turner, who was hired as UCI’s head coach in April 2010, signed an extension in November 2013
OFFICIAL: Curry College Names LaVangie Head Coach
Curry College Athletic Director Vinnie Eruzione has announced the appointment of Matt LeVangie of Peabody, Massachusetts as head men’s basketball coach. “We are extremely excited to announce Matt LeVangie as our new head men’s basketball coach,” said Eruzione. “He brings great basketball knowledge and a tremendous work ethic to Curry, along with a commitment to
Odom Announces Staff at Lenoir-Rhyne
Lenoir-Rhyne University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ryan Odom has announced his staff for the 2015-16 season. Nate Dixon has been named Associate Head Coach, Bryce Crawford takes over as Assistant Coach and Blake Simmons has been chosen as the team’s Graduate Assistant. “I’m extremely excited about our staff at Lenoir-Rhyne,” said Odom. “It’s a great
Missouri Southern Staff Update
Missouri Southern men’s basketball coach Jeff Boschee has announced the addition of a coach and the promotion of another. Boschee will be promoting Sam McMahon to the team’s top assistant position this season. McMahon just finished his first year as an assistant with the Lions and he came to Southern after serving four years on