Written by Bill Vasko, Founder of XO Coach and The Coaching Portfolio Guide What to do on a resume if you are at a bad program Over the years, I have gotten questions from coaches about how to overcome unsuccessful coaching stints or experience at programs that did not have much success on the field
Morehead State promotes Combs to Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach
The longest-tenured assistant men’s basketball coach in the Ohio Valley Conference, who has been instrumental in raising the profile and national reputation of the program – having a direct hand in some of the highest-rated recruiting classes in Morehead State history, has earned a much-deserved promotion. Scott Combs is the now the Associate Head Coach for Morehead State
Kelvin, Kellen Sampson Sign Contracts with Houston Men’s Basketball
University of Houston Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and Assistant Coach Kellen Sampson have signed new contracts with the program, Vice President of Athletics Chris Pezman announced. Both contracts are pending approval from the University of Houston System Board of Regents. Kelvin Sampson’s new contract runs through the 2026-27 season, elevating him to one
Laing named Assistant Basketball Coach at Portland State
Portland State Basketball Coach Jase Coburn has announced the hiring of Nate Laing as a new assistant coach to the Viking program. “Nate is a real basketball guy. He had a father who was a coach, he played Division I basketball and he has transitioned quickly to be a top assistant coach,” said Coburn. Laing comes to PSU after
Southeastern Louisiana Basketball Staff Update
Southeastern Louisiana University men’s basketball coach David Kiefer is adding two new faces to his staff for 2023-24, announcing the additions of Cody McCoy and Andrew Riley. The hirings of both McCoy and Riley are pending approval by the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors. McCoy comes to Southeastern after four seasons in the junior college ranks at
Siena Basketball Staff Update
Siena Basketball Head Coach Carmen Maciariello has announced an addition and a pair of promotions to his staff for the 2023-24 season. Andy Farrell joins the Saints as an assistant coach, while Derek Brooks has been promoted to assistant coach, and Jonathan Pickett has been elevated to director of basketball operations. A 16-year college basketball professional, including 13 seasons at the Division I level,
Iowa State Basketball Staff Update
Iowa State Head Men’s Basketball Coach T.J. Otzelberger has announced updates to his staff for the upcoming season. Stevie Taylor has been named the assistant director of player development, while Brian Pearson and Lavonte Davis have been named graduate assistants. “Stevie is an excellent teacher and communicator and takes tremendous pride in developing young men, on and
NAIA Cal Maritime opens as Bross becomes assistant at D2 Cal State San Bernardino
CSUSB men’s basketball head coach Gus Argenal and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the hiring of Tim Bross as its new men’s basketball assistant coach. Bross comes to Cal State San Bernardino from Cal State Maritime Academy, where he has been the head coach since October of 2020. During his time coaching the Keelhaulers,
White added to Southern Nazarene Basketball Staff
Southern Nazarene University Men’s Basketball Head Coach B.J. Foster announced the hiring of C.J. White as the new assistant coach. White joins Foster, assistant coach Julious Coleman and graduate assistant coach RJ Palmer in leading the reigning Great American Conference champions. White returns to Southern Nazarene where he played from 2015-2017. Following his playing career, he served
NAIA NEWS: Fundalewicz steps away from Basketball position; assumes administrative role Embry-Riddle (AZ)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Ariz.) of Athletics, Phil Hess, has announced that Eric Fundalewicz will be the transition from his role as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach, and assume the position of Assistant Athletic Director “Eric works well with everyone in our department and is a respected member of both our campus and Prescott communities”, Hess said. “He
TopConnect Basketball Symposium roster announced
Forty-three assistant men’s and women’s college basketball coaches, have been selected to participate in the prestigious 2023 TopConnect Basketball Symposium taking place at the Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village, Orlando, Florida on Monday, June 12 presented by Teamworks and INFLCR. TopConnect (formerly Villa 7), originated in 2003 by then VCU Athletic
Thompson named Head Basketball Coach at Everett CC
It’s been nine years in the making but Daniel Thompson finally has the opportunity to be the head men’s basketball coach at his alma mater Everett Community College. Thompson first joined the staff in 2015 as an assistant for legendary coach Larry Walker, whom Daniel played for and was a member of the 2008 tournament