What are your organization’s “core values”? Here’s a list of common ones adopted by college athletics departments across the country: Excellence, Faith, Integrity, Leadership, Service, Humility, Passion, Innovation, Perseverance, Unity, Servanthood, Responsibility, Thankfulness. It’s a safe bet that your department has at least one, if not several, of these on its own list. Powerful, evocative
Colorado State Head Coach Larry Eustachy Earns 500th Career Victory
Colorado State Head Coach Larry Eustachy earned his 500th career victory in emphatic fashion as the Colorado State Rams beat the Air Force Falcons 85-58 Saturday afternoon in Moby Arena. The win improves the Rams to 11-6 on the year and 3-1 in Mountain West play, while the Falcons fell to 8-8 overall and 1-2
John Henry Becomes Winningest Coach in Program History at William Penn University (IA)
William Penn Men’s Basketball Coach John Henry became the winningest coach in program history as the Statesmen won a battle of first-place teams, defeating Graceland 93-84 in Heart of America Athletic Conference on Saturday. Henry claimed win #320 (320-187, .631 winning pct.) to pass Leon Richardson for first place at William Penn. The skipper, who
OFFICIAL: Danny Brown Named Head Basketball Coach at STLCOP
Following up on “dirt” that HoopDirt.com posted yesterday…it’s now been made official that Danny Brown has been named as the head basketball coach at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. “My family and I are excited to be a part of the Eutectic program,” Brown said. “I am excited about the challenge of changing the culture
4 Keys For Conference Wins – Austin Barone, Just Play Sports Solutions
The holiday parties are over, the ball dropped on Times Square and we realize that there are two months left before the Madness begins. 67 days to be exact. Before anybody starts cutting down nets, they have to get there first. And the fastest way to get to March is win your conference. So what
John Beilein Wins 200th Game at Michigan
With Michigan’s win earlier this week against Penn State, head coach John Beilein became the second coach in program history to reach 200 wins with the Wolverines, joining Johnny Orr, who is the all-time leader with 209. He now has a 751-445 record in his 38+ seasons as a head coach (Michigan, West Virginia, Richmond,
NAIA DIRT: Coaching Change Made at St. Louis College of Pharmacy
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Brian Swift is out as the head basketball coach at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Swift had been the head coach at the school for the past twelve seasons. STLCOP is currently 0-9 on the season, and in the midst of a 57-game losing streak dating back to the 2014-15 season.
Austin Peay Head Coach Dave Loos to take leave of absence from basketball program
Austin Peay State University head men’s basketball coach Dave Loos will take a leave of absence as he continues chemotherapy for a cancerous lymph node. July surgery led the removal of a malignant tumor on Loos’ colon and the discovery of a cancerous growth on a lymph node in the area. Loos, who is in
BREAKING: Wisconsin-Stevens Point Head Coach Bob Semling Suspended for Remainder of 2016-17 Season
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point announced today (Jan. 5) that it is taking swift actions in response to major allegations regarding its men’s basketball program. Effective immediately, head men’s basketball coach Bob Semling will be suspended from all activities involving UWSP athletics for the remainder of the 2016-17 season. Current associate head coach Kent Dernbach
HOT: Lindenwood University-Belleville Head Basketball Coach Scott Spinner Resigns
Lindenwood University-Belleville’s men’s basketball coach Scott Spinner has resigned effective immediately for personal reasons. “I feel so blessed to have started the basketball program and athletic department at Lindenwood,” said Spinner. “I will treasure the memories of watching young men give everything they have and living their dream of playing college basketball. My wife and
HOT: Bethel College (IN) Head Coach Mike Lightfoot to Retire
Bethel College (IN) has scheduled a 1pm press conference for Thursday, January 5th where head basketball coach Mike Lightfoot will announce his retirement. Lightfoot, who has been the head coach at Bethel for the past 30 seasons will finish out the 2016-17 season before stepping away. Under Lightfoot’s watch, the Pilots have won three NAIA
HOT: Southeastern CC (IA) Head Coach Terry Carroll Retires; Lorenzo Watkins Named Interim Head Coach
The Southeastern Community College (IA) Men’s Basketball program has a new coach. Terry Carroll has retired as Head Coach and Assistant Coach Lorenzo Watkins has been named Interim Head Coach. The transition became official on January 3. Carroll amassed a 211-89 record over ten seasons with the Blackhawks. He took the team to three consecutive