I blogged about the strange situation at Indian River CC last month (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/290b05eb/whats-the-deal-at-indian-r…). With the season already underway, IRCC is now close to naming a permanent head coach (Roger Dorio has been serving as the interim head coach). I’ve heard from multiple sources that the two finalists are: David Holstein – AD at Palm Beach
October 15th is finally here!
Good luck to everyone out there who starts practice today! I am fired up to get back out there finally after a long off-season! We will do our best to keep you informed of the latest news and rumors during the season. I’m sure it will be quiet for a few months (no one’s lost
Staff changes at Cal-Irvine
I have heard that there has been a shake-up in the staff at Cal-Irvine. Apparently assistant coach Amadou "Pape" Koundoul has resigned. I heard that he had to quit to help with an African HS player who he helped bring to the States. The player had a medical emergency, and it would have been an
Concordia (NY) Coaching Change
Not sure what happened here but Joan Sanchez resigned the other day after one season as head coach. Sanchez was hired last summer and led the Clippers to an 8-19 record. His assistant Brian Sondey was named interim head coach. Prior to Concordia, Sondey was the head coach at the College of Westchester.
Nee hire made official
Danny Nee has been officially hired at Merchant Marine. I said that he was the leader on 9/17…. http://hoopdirt.com/blog/b4195fcc/merchant-marine-rumors/… And that it was a done deal on 9/30…. http://hoopdirt.com/blog/dad5316e/nee-to-accept-merchant-mar… Here’s a link to the official announcement on 10/5…. http://www.usmmasports.com/ssp/news?news_id=3045… Chalk another one up for the DirtKing….WooHoo…..
Staff shake-up at Louisville
Louisville assistant coach Ralph Willard is stepping down and will assume the position of Director of Basketball Operations. Current DBO Mark Lieberman will be elevated to assistant coach to replace Willard. No word yet on whether Willard will still be paid $375,000 or if he will make the $50,000 that the DBO makes. It is
What’s the deal at Indian River?
So, yesterday the job at Indian River State came across my desk. I posted the job opening even though it seemed kind of strange. IRSC is one of the top JC’s in Florida, and their coach – John Picchiarini – had only been on the job for a year. In that one season, he managed
Nee to accept Merchant Marine job
Multiple sources have confirmed to me that veteran coach Danny Nee has accepted the Merchant Marine job. Nee was an assistant at Towson last season and has a 410-381 record in 26 seasons as a DI head coach at Ohio University (1981-86), Nebraska (1986-2000), Robert Morris (2000-01) and Duquesne (2001-06). Here’s more info on Nee
West Coast rumors….
A couple of quick items from the Left Coast to round out the week…. Troy Johnson comes back to to the bay area as assistant at Notre Dame De Manur University replacing Jason Billie. Johnson was at Colorado State University -Pueblo last season. Tommie Johnson now moves up to to the top assistant spot after
Five-Star Coaching Clinics
Five-Star has always run quality coaches clinics, and this year is no different! This year’s clinics feature some of the best coaches in the business, from UConn’s Jim Calhoun to Iowa’s Fran McCaffrey. These two dates are must attends for any HoopDirt reader! The dates and locations are: October 1 and 2, 2010-Naismith Memorial Basketball
Merchant Marine rumors….
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is still without a coach since John Krikorian departed for Christopher Newport University in June. From what I’ve heard from great sources, current Towson assistant Danny Nee is the leading candidate here. Nee has a 410-381 record in 26 seasons as a DI head coach at Ohio University (1981-86), Nebraska
Clinics section updated
Check out the coaches clinics that have been added under the "clinics" tab. I will continue to update these as I receive them. As I’ve said before, pre-season coaches clinics are great events for coaches of all levels and ages to attend. Not only are you learning, but you are getting out there and meeting