CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: WHAT COACHES SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THEIR REPRESENTATION Bryan Blair / @Coaches_Agent /www.SportsConsultingNorthwest.com Conflicts of interest run rampant in the sports agency world. It’s important for you as a coach to have an understanding of how potential conflicts of interest affect your representation. Most sports agents have legal training and should be familiar
OFFICIAL: Brandon Stromer Named Head Coach at Graceland University
Following up on a rumor that we posted back on April 1st (NAIA DIRT)… Graceland University and GU Athletic Director Joe Worlund are excited to announce the hiring of Brandon Stromer to the position of Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “We are excited to have Brandon joining us here at Graceland,” said Worlund. “His strong basketball background and his familiarity
OFFICIAL: Rob Eshan Introduced as Head Basketball Coach at UAB
University of Alabama at Birmingham Director of Athletics Mark Ingram has announced that Robert Ehsan will be the sixth head coach of UAB Men’s Basketball. In 2016, Ehsan completed his fourth season under Jerod Haase — two years as an assistant coach and two as associate head coach — and was named interim head coach when Haase
DII DIRT: California (PA) Search Update…
I’ve heard from a bunch of really good sources on the search for a new head coach at DII California University (PA). It sounds like Skype interviews are complete and 3-5 interviews will take place on campus. I have heard that the Skype round included a Mountain West assistant, and a current small college head
DII DIRT: Lee University Finalists
Last week, HoopDirt.com published a group of ten candidates for the open position at DII Lee University (Daily Dirt II – 3/28/16). It now sounds like that group has been whittled down to three (or four depending on who you talk to). I have heard that the final group is on campus this week and
PDF: Chris Beard’s UNLV Contract Details
Back on March 28th, Chris Beard accepted a contract agreement in principle to become UNLV’s new head coach. The contract is still pending approval by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, which conduct a special meeting on Friday at noon to consider wether to approve the five-year contract deal or not. Here is the
Jacksonville State Dirt…
The search to replace James Green at Jacksonville State is heating up. I have heard that former Western Kentucky head coach Ray Harper is the hot name here. He resigned at WKU back on March 17th. Harper has a 88-64 career record (18-16 this past season). I have also heard former UAB and East Tennessee
Fresno Pacific Names C.J. Haydock as Head Basketball Coach
Fresno Pacific University Director of Athletics Aaron Henderson has announced the hiring of C.J. Haydock as head men’s basketball coach. The 17th head coach in the history of FPU basketball, Haydock spent the last season as the lead assistant with the Sunbirds. “We are genuinely excited for the direction that men’s basketball is headed,” said Henderson. “I’m confident that
Lamont Evans Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State head basketball coach Brad Underwood has announced the addition of Lamont Evans as an assistant on his Cowboy coaching staff. Evans spent the previous four seasons helping to rebuild the program at South Carolina, where he served in the same capacity for Gamecocks head coach Frank Martin. Evans and Underwood spent five seasons together on
HOT: Rob Ehsan to be Named Head Basketball Coach at UAB
Thanks to great sources who have helped along the way with the search at UAB. Last night, I tweeted, “Person & Terry out at UAB. Ehsan the leader, Lavin gaining? 2 more names emerge. Announcement within 24h.” It now appears our sources were on the money on this one, and Rob Ehsan will in fact become
OFFICIAL: Kyle Keller Selected as Head Basketball Coach at Stephen F. Austin
Kyle Keller has been named the 12th head coach of the Stephen F. Austin men’s basketball team, SFA Director of Athletics Robert Hill announced Monday afternoon. Keller’s formal introduction to the Stephen F. Austin campus community will occur at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, April 8, inside the Baker Patillo Student Center’s Grand Ballroom. The doors
Greg Gard Adds Joe Krabbenhoft to Wisconsin Coaching Staff
Wisconsin head basketball coach Greg Gard announced on Monday the addition of former Badger standout Joe Krabbenhoft to his staff as an assistant coach. “I am absolutely thrilled and thankful for the opportunity to return to Wisconsin,” Krabbenhoft said. “It really is a dream come true for me and my family. I’ve had conversations with Coach Gard about becoming