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Schifano named Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Monmouth

Chris Schifano has assumed the role of Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Monmouth University. Schifano joined the staff after spending two seasons as a volunteer with the Hawks, including helping out during the 2020-21 MAAC Regular Season Championship campaign. Schifano will assist the program in many aspects, including with film study, practice planning,

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Drill of The Week

We’ve got another great drill presented by SportsEdTV for our Dr. Dish Fam! Their goal is for people to use their educational resources to become their own champion by whatever definition they view success in their chosen sport.  Check out the full breakdown of the dribble pull up shooting drill in the video below. https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/utZR5XbD-5owEpHpe.html

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Ballard resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Mesa CC

Sam Ballard, Mesa men’s basketball coach since 2008, has retired effective immediately. In his 12 years as coach (there was no basketball season last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic), Ballard produced a 223-136 won-lost record despite facing several handicaps facing an NJCAA Division I schedule but following Division II rules. Said Mulhern of Ballard,

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Bopp promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at FIU

FIU men’s basketball head coach Jeremy Ballard announced the promotion of Jesse Bopp to associate head coach on Thursday. Bopp previously served as an assistant under Ballard for three seasons. He maintains his role as recruiting coordinator for the Blue and Gold. “I am thrilled to announce Jesse Bopp as Associate Head Coach,” Ballard said. “Coach

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Daily News – 10/21/21

Tom Izzo has shaken-up his staff a bit at Michigan State. Assistant coach Mike Garland will now assume the title of special assistant to the head coach, while Mark Montgomery will be elevated from recruiting coordinator to assistant coach. More on these moves HERE. Gonzaga head coach Mark Few, who has been suspended for three

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Louisiana College Men’s Basketball Staff Update

With the start of the Louisiana College season just days away, head coach Reni Mason bolstered his staff with the addition of assistant coaches Casey Apetrei and Kobe Robinson. Apetrei, a native of Mandeville, La., is no stranger to the NAIA game or central Louisiana. From 2014-2017, he was on the staff of Larry Cordaro

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Thayer named Assistant Basketball Coach at Barry U

Tyler Thayer rejoins the Barry University men’s basketball coaching staff this fall, director of athletics Michael L. Covone announced today. Thayer was previously a volunteer assistant with the Bucs in 2018-19, helping the team to an 18-11 record, including a 12-8 mark in the Sunshine State Conference. Daniel Mortensen earned Second-Team All-SSC, while Tylan Birts

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