It’s very easy to overlook some simple mistakes that many coaches make on their resume. Here are some of the most common mistakes we see when doing resume reviews that you should try to avoid. Resumes that are too long. I once did a resume review on an 8 page resume. Insert mindblown emoji here!!
Simpkins named Head Basketball Coach at American U
Nationally recognized assistant coach and legendary DMV basketball star Duane Simpkins has been hired to usher in a new era of American University men’s basketball, announced Director of Athletics and Recreation Dr. Billy Walker. Simpkins is the 18th head coach in the history of the program. “We are thrilled to welcome Duane Simpkins, a proven talent and
D2 NEWS: Hawaii Pacific opens
I teased this one on TWITTER earlier today. It’s now official – D2 Hawaii Pacific has opened as Darren Vorderbruegge has announced his resignation. Here’s the official release from the university: After 17 years at Hawaii Pacific University and 15 seasons at the helm of the men’s basketball program Head Coach Darren Vorderbruegge has decided to step away
UC Riverside’s Magpayo signs contract extension through 2028
UC Riverside Head Men’s Basketball Coach and 2022-23 Big West Coach of the Year, Mike Magpayo, has signed a new five-year deal that will keep him at the helm of the Highlanders’ program through the 2027-28 season. Magpayo’s new contract comes on the heels of UCR’s best season in the program’s 20+ year Division I history.
OFFICIAL: Westerlund takes over at NAIA UNOH
HoopDirt.com first mentioned this one yesterday (NAIA DIRT). The hiring of Richard Westerlund at NAIA University of Northern Ohio is now official – here’s the release: The University of Northwestern Ohio is proud to announce the hiring of Richard Westerlund as the new Head Men’s Basketball coach for the Racers. Westerlund takes over the program
HoopDirt.com 2022-23 NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 31, 2023 Nova Southeastern University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Crutchfield has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2022-23 college basketball season. Crutchfield qualified for this award by earning the HoopDirt.com / Just Play Solutions Coach of the Week for Week 15 of the season. A
OFFICIAL: McCasland named Texas Tech Head Basketball Coach
This one has been making the rounds for weeks. Fresh off his NIT Championship last night, Texas Tech has finally announced UNT’s Grant McCasland as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the press release from the school: A proven winner who began his career as the Texas Tech men’s basketball Director of Operations from
Horn inks contract extension at Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky University Vice President and Director of Athletics Christina Roybal announced head men’s basketball coach Darrin Horn and Northern Kentucky University have agreed to a contract extension. The new agreement will extend his current contract by two years to keep him at the helm of the NKU basketball program for four full seasons. This extension makes
Penn State Basketball Staff Update
Penn State Peter and Ann Tombros Endowed Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Rhoades has officially announced five members of his coaching staff. Jamal Brunt, J.D. Byers, Brent Scott and Jimmy Martelli will join Rhoades in Happy Valley after serving on his staff at VCU, while Rhoades has also added Penn State alumni and all-time great Joe Crispin. Brunt will serve as associate head coach,
OFFICIAL: Johnson resigns at CSUN
No secret here – this one has been out for a few days. CSUN finally released a statement on the resignation of head men’s basketball coach Trent Johnson: California State University, Northridge Head Men’s Basketball Coach Trent Johnson announced his resignation today after leading the Matadors for the past two seasons. “It’s time, the game of basketball
OFFICIAL: Thomas takes over at NAIA Florida Memorial
In yesterday’s NAIA DIRT, I mentioned that Delano Thomas would be hired as the new head basketball coach ay NAIA Florida Memorial. This move has now been made official – here’s the press release from the school: Florida Memorial announces the hiring of NAIA National Championship coach Delano Thomas as men’s head basketball coach. The
NAIA Bethany College hires Flemmer as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Bethany College and the Department of Athletics are pleased to announce Trevor Flemmer has been named Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the Swedes. “I want to thank President Mauch and Athletic Director Laura Moreno for entrusting me with the opportunity to lead the men’s basketball program here at Bethany College,” said newly-named Head Men’s Basketball