This article was written by Bill Vasko, head softball coach at Saint Francis University, and founder of The Coaching Portfolio. In the previous issue, we discussed what to include in your portfolio if you need to convince a search committee you’re ready to lead your own program. Below are detailed examples for each portfolio section
JUCO NEWS: Gogebic names Sharrow new Head Basketball Coach
Denver Sharrow, of Ironwood, was appointed as the new Gogebic Community College Head Men’s Basketball Coach, succeeding Dennis Mackey, who is retiring after 38 years. A former standout student-athlete under Mackey from 2016–2018, Sharrow earned the Long Shot Award in 2017–18 after shooting 47% from three-point range. He joined the program as an assistant men’s
Lacking Head Coaching Experience? Use These Tips to Convince the Panel You’re Ready!
This article was written by Bill Vasko, head softball coach at Saint Francis University, and founder of The Coaching Portfolio. If you’re failing to land a head coaching position and the main feedback you are getting is about a lack of head coaching experience, your portfolio needs to prove that you are already capable of
Michigan AD announces Dusty May extension during Championship Celebration
Michigan AD Warde Manuel announced that coach Dusty May has agreed to an extension and will lead the Wolverines “for many years to come,” drawing a standing ovation during the championship celebration at Crisler Center. May, 49, just guided the Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball to a 37-3 season and its first national title since 1989,
Unique Ways to Display Your Coaching Experience and Value
This article was written by Bill Vasko, head softball coach at Saint Francis University, and founder of The Coaching Portfolio. In today’s hiring landscape, most coaching candidates look the same on paper. Resumes list responsibilities. Cover letters repeat philosophies. Interviews rely on well-rehearsed answers. But athletic directors and head coaches are not hiring words–they are
Coaching Portfolios: The Competitive Advantage Most Coaches Are Ignoring
This article was written by Bill Vasko, head softball coach at Saint Francis University, and founder of The Coaching Portfolio. There was a time when a one-page resume and a strong reference list were enough. That time is over. College athletic departments, search committees, and even high school administrators are no longer just hiring based
Coburn extended through 2030-31 season at Portland State
Portland State Athletics has agreed to a contract extension with Men’s Basketball Coach Jase Coburn to keep him under contract through the 2030-31 season as announced by Director of Athletics Matt Billings. Coburn, the Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year, led Portland State to its first Big Sky regular season title in 18 seasons and best record in
Featured Job: City Director – Pro Skills Basketball
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Kansas City Basketball Staff Update
The hirings of Will Turgeon and Brandon Burgette as assistant basketball coaches at Kansas City have now been made official. Both moves had been expected for some time, with Turgeon first mentioned on February 1 and Burgette’s name surfacing on HD on March 5. Here is the official release from KC: Will Turgeon The first
OFFICIAL: Crispin named Head Basketball Coach at Air Force
Here’s the official announcement from Air Force on the hiring of Joe Crispin as their new head men’s basketball coach: Joe Crispin has been named head men’s basketball coach at Air Force, according to an announcement today from Director of Athletics Nathan Pine. “We are thrilled to welcome Joe, Erin and their five children to the
OFFICIAL: Providence fires Head Basketball Kim English
No secret here – this one has been out for the better part of a week. Providence has finally made it official though – here is their official statement on the “parting of ways” with head basketball coach Kim English: Providence College announced today (March 13, 2026) that Kim English will not return as the head coach
Nuness steps down as Assistant Basketball Coach at Baylor
Long-time Baylor assistant basketball coach Jared Nuness has resigned from his position on Scott Drew’s staff. Nuness posted on social media that he is stepping away to “attend to a personal issue.” Nuness was in his 16th year on the Baylor basketball staff and his fourth season as an assistant coach in 2025-26. Prior to that,