The University of Louisville has engaged the services of DHR Global to assist in its search process for a new head men’s basketball coach. “Identifying the right coach to lead our premier college basketball program is my focus,” said UofL Interim Director of Athletics Josh Heird. “With the assistance of DHR, which has extensive experience in the
Hanson announces retirement at D3 Gustavus Adolphus College
Mark Hanson ’83, the winningest coach in Gustavus Adolphus College men’s basketball history, announced Monday that he will retire as the head coach after the 2021-22 season. “It has been an honor to have followed Mark’s basketball teams and their success during my 30 years here at Gustavus,” Athletic Director Tom Brown said. “The Gustavus
Phrases That Can Ruin a Coaching Resume
Too often, coaches use phrases in their resume or cover letter that are generic and cliché. They believe these phrases will make them stand out to the hiring director or search committee, when actually, these phrases often encompass characteristics that we EXPECT to see from successful coaches! Below are phases that I have seen on
Interim tag removed; Eddy officially tabbed head coach at Pratt CC
Approximately 96 days ago, on November 1st, 2021, Pratt Community College (PCC) announced that former head men’s basketball coach Sean Flynn resigned from his post. That same day assistant coach Kenny Eddy was named interim head coach moving forward. As of this past Wednesday, February 2nd Coach Eddy was named the next head coach of the
UMBC men’s basketball administrative staff update
UMBC has elevated Ceasar Adim from men’s basketball Graduate Assistant to Director of Player Development & Student Athlete Welfare, and added Gabe Maturo as a Graduate Assistant. Ceasar Adim Adim joined the Retrievers as a Graduate Assistant for the 2012-22 season, and was recently promoted to Director of Player Development & Student-Athlete Welfare. Prior to
K-State DBO Speraw departs; named WAC Associate Commissioner for Basketball
Western Athletic Conference Commissioner Brian Thornton announced that Drew Speraw has been hired as Associate Commissioner for Basketball. Speraw joins the WAC after nearly 10 seasons as Director of Men’s Basketball Operations at Kansas State. A former Division I basketball player himself having played at UCF from 2005-10, he also served as a graduate student manager and administrative assistant
MNU’s Rocky Lamar wins his 800th career game
MidAmerica Nazarene head men’s basketball coach Rocky Lamar reached 800 career wins with a 95-80 victory over Grand View this Saturday. The Pioneers started hot and built a 23-11 lead, and the advantage got as high as 19 in the first half. In the second half, the Pioneers built a 20-point lead before Grand View started to
Week 12: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 12 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2021-22 college basketball
Drill of The Week
In this Dr. Dish Drill of the Week, Coach Tony Miller breaks down a simple spacing technique to help create long closeouts for the defense, which will generate open shots for your team. Check out the full breakdown below! Skip Back and Kick Back Shooting “Spacing is Offense. Offense is Spacing.” Maintaining effective spacing within any
Rick Pitino Earns Win #800
Iona College men’s basketball head coach Rick Pitino earned his 800th win as a college coach in the Gaels’ hard-fought win over Saint Peter’s, 85-77, Sunday at the Hynes Center. A raucous, near capacity crowd witnessed history, not just the milestone victory, but also a 10-0 start to MAAC play, and 9-0 at the Hynes
VIDEO: New contract coming, Pearl ‘Locked up’ at Auburn
Auburn AD Allen Greene released a video on Twitter announcing that Bruce Pearl will be “locked up” with a new long-term deal at Auburn. “I’ve got a big surprise for you,” Greene said in a video posted Friday night. “We locked him up.” “Listen, it wasn’t that hard,” the coach said. “I’m grateful to Allen. I’m grateful
Plattsburgh State assistant coach John Konowitz passes away
The Plattsburgh State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation mourns the loss of assistant men’s basketball coach John Konowitz, who passed away suddenly on Friday. Coach Konowitz was a beloved member of the Plattsburgh State men’s basketball program, where he served as a volunteer assistant coach for nine seasons. During his tenure on the Cardinals’ bench,