The John Brown University men’s basketball program has hired Tim Kisner as assistant coach, head coach Jason Beschta announced on Wednesday (Aug. 1) Kisner makes his way to Siloam Springs after spending six of the past seven seasons as an assistant coach at NCAA II Lake Superior State (Mich.) under head coach Steve Hettinga. In
Gordon Promoted to Associate Head Coach at SEMO
Adam Gordon was elevated to Associate Head Coach of the Southeast Missouri men’s basketball program Wednesday. Gordon assumes his new role after spending the last three years as an assistant coach on Rick Ray’s staff. “I am happy to announce that I have named Adam Associate Head Coach,” said Ray. “I have known Adam since
Sommer Named Director of Basketball Operations at Portland State
Scott Sommer has joined the Portland State Vikings as the new director of basketball operations for the start of the 2018-19 season. He previously worked as the DOBO for Cal State Northridge men’s basketball from 2016-18. “We were fortunate to add Scott to our program. He came highly recommended by several of my coaching peers,” said
Rising Coaches Conference, August 10-12- Marian University, IN
For the past nine years Rising Coaches has helped facilitate countless relationships amongst coaches through the platform of their Conference. In addition to the networking opportunities, guests will learn from some of the best and brightest in our business. Speakers include Matt McMahon – Head Coach at Murray State Melanie Balcomb – over 470 career
Hurd Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Pratt CC
Andy Hurd has joined the Pratt Community College men’s basketball coaching staff for the upcoming 2018-19 season. He has most recently served as an assistant coach at Trinity College (Hartford, CT). Hurd finished up his playing career for Trinity College in 2015-16. He was a captain and starting point guard during his senior season and
Aaron Fearne Added to Charlotte 49ers Men’s Basketball Staff
Charlotte 49ers head men’s basketball coach Ron Sanchez has announced the hiring of Aaron Fearne (pronounced – Fern) as assistant coach. Fearne joins the 49ers coaching staff after spending the last nine years as head coach of the National Basketball League’s Cairns Taipans, which plays in Australia’s top professional league. “We are excited to have
OFFICIAL: Schmit Named CWC Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported early Monday morning (Central Wyoming Dirt)… The Central Wyoming College Rustler Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Brad Schmit as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “Brad rose to the top of an extremely large applicant pool because of his experience and fit for CWC and our
Dr. Dish Skill Builder: 5 Out Offense
At Dr. Dish Basketball we’re always in the Dish Lab thinking of the best ways to utilize our machines for game-like training! Recently, our very own former college basketball players Emily Stiemsma (Customer Success and Marketing Specialist) and Brittnye McSparron (Business Development Executive) created a great Skill Builder workout and executed it in the Dish
HOT: Dalton State’s Tony Ingle Announces Retirement
Nearly six years to the day since he was named to the position Tony Ingle is stepping down as head coach of the Dalton State Roadrunners basketball team. His retirement is effective Aug. 1. A national search will commence immediately; assistant Coach Alex Ireland will assume head coaching duties in the interim. “Tony Ingle is and
Ty Conyers Elevated to UAlbany Men’s Basketball Director of Operations
Ty Conyers, previously the team’s video coordinator, has been promoted to the director of operations for the UAlbany men’s basketball team. Conyers served as the team’s video coordinator this past season, cutting video for team scouting and preparation. A graduate of UAlbany in 2014, as well as earning his Master’s Degree in 2015, Conyers was
Jans Inks Restructured Contract at New Mexico State
New Mexico State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia announced Thursday that head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans has agreed to a restructured contract that will keep him through the 2021-22 season. “The success Coach Jans had in his inaugural season was phenomenal,” said Moccia. “After three-consecutive seasons with a new head coach, it was imperative
Coaches Find a Recruiting Edge by Building Winning Habits
“Winning is not a sometime thing; it’s an all the time thing. You don’t do things right once in a while; you do them right all of the time. Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.” —Vince Lombardi Vince Lombardi might not have coached hoops, but his thoughts on developing winning habits still ring