UMaine men’s basketball coach Bob Walsh announced today the additions of Bob Simon and Moses Sonko to the Black Bear coaching staff. Simon, the former associate head coach at the University of Alabama, has been named assistant coach, while Moses Sonko fills the role of director of basketball operations and recruiting coordinator. Simon brings over 25 years of collegiate coaching experience to the
Ball Reversals or Paint Touches? Use Analytics to Learn What Drives Efficiency For Your Team
In a study of twelve high division 1 college basketball programs, we gathered data to understand which had a greater impact on offensive efficiency – paint touches, ball reversals, or a combination of the two. To do so, we tracked the number of paint touches and ball reversals before a shot attempt, foul, or turnover
MacDonald Announces Coaching Staff Additions at Daemen College
Daemen College head men’s basketball coach Mike MacDonald has announced the hiring of Mark Coppola and Blair Estarfaa. Both will serve as an assistant coach for the Wildcats. A 2014 graduate of Daemen, Coppola played in 110 games during his outstanding four-year career with the men’s basketball team. The team’s starting point guard his final three seasons, he quarterbacked the
Cabral Named Associate Head Coach at Dean College
Joe Cabral, the former associate men’s basketball head coach at Lasell College, has been named to the same position at Dean College. The move was announced on Wednesday by head coach Rico Cabral and confirmed by the College’s Director of Athletics, Todd Vasey. “Adding a coach of Joe’s caliber is a real boost to our program,” said Dean
Ashland University Adds Pendery To Coaching Staff
The Ashland University men’s basketball program announced Wednesday (Sept. 13) the addition of Max Pendery to the coaching staff as a graduate assistant. Pendery comes to Ashland after serving three seasons as the varsity assistant coach and head junior varsity coach at Cincinnati Christian University. “Max is a young coach that brings a ton of energy and
Martinelli Named to Allegheny Basketball Coaching Staff
After spending the past four years on the Allegheny basketball coaching staff as a student assistant, recent graduate Patrick Martinelli will remain on the staff as an assistant to head coach Bob Simmons. “I am very excited to have Pat as a member of our coaching staff and our Men’s Basketball Family,” said Simmons. “I have
Bartley Announces Staff Additions at WPI
WPI Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Bartley announced the hiring of three part-time coaches to the staff; the official hiring will be completed shortly. Joining Bartley and recently elevated full-time assistant coach Ryan Sheehan, will be David Brown ’12, a former team Captain that helped lead WPI to the NCAA Tournament and NEWMAC Regular Season
Conor Smith Joins Allegheny College Men’s Basketball Staff
Allegheny College head men’s basketball coach Bob Simmons has announced the hiring of assistant coach Conor Smith. A graduate of New York University and native of Rye, New York, Smith comes to Allegheny after serving as an assistant coach at SUNY-New Paltz during the 2016-17 campaign. “I am extremely happy to welcome Conor to the
Dr. Dish Skill Builder: Side Step Jumper Using the Pull-Back
Dr. Dish Basketball is back at it with another great Drill of the Week! In this basketball drill we’ll focus on our pull-back move into the side step jumper. This drill is great for players that love to attack the hoop because we are working on selling the hard attack to the hoop and if
K-State Announces Basketball Staffing Additions, Promotions
Head coach Bruce Weber announced the additions of Mike Furlong and Jermaine Henderson to full-time positions on his coaching staff as well as the appointments of former Wildcat Shane Southwell and Ryan Strohm as graduate assistants. Furlong, who spent the last two seasons as a graduate assistant, will serve as video coordinator, while Henderson will
2017 Harvard Basketball Coaches Clinic – November 4th
Harvard Basketball Coaches Clinic with Featured Guest Clinician Lionel Hollins Harvard Basketball welcomes you to our 11th Annual Coach’s Clinic. Be among the first to see the newly renovated Lavietes Pavilion! Attendees will receive a Harvard Basketball Nike Polo, a Nike Coaches Notebook, and Lunch as part of their registration package. For more info and to
Dr. Dish Skill Builder: CHANGE OF DIRECTION SHOOTING
The ability to shoot on the move and also make quick ball-handling moves on the catch is a skill that many players lack in today’s game. Majority of players play the game downhill or north to south. This isn’t necessarily the wrong way to play, but it limits your ability to be a proficient scorer and