The competition for GA (graduate assistant) and entry level college coaching positions, even at the lower divisions of college basketball, is insane. There are so many coaches and aspiring coaches, young and old, who are looking to get their foot into the college coaching door. Things have gotten so crazy at the Power 5 level
Coaching Portfolios for Young Coaches & Recent College Graduates
I received an email from a college athlete that had just recently received his undergraduate degree. He asked how he should build a coaching portfolio when he lacked coaching experience. In my opinion, it is important for young, aspiring coaches to start to put their thoughts and ideas down on paper to develop their thought
Why Your Coaching Portfolio Should Be More Than Just a “Template”
I receive questions about The Coaching Portfolio Guide website on a daily basis. Many coaches are seeking an easy way to develop their coaching portfolio. They want a tool where they just plug in their info and “Presto!”…..they have a coaching portfolio. For anyone who has created a coaching portfolio, they know it is not
How to Create a Killer Cover Letter for Your Coaching Resume
For samples of effective cover letters for coaches, sign up to be a member of The Coaching Portfolio Guide today! A cover letter is a document to an employer explaining your interest in a specific job. This letter should also highlight your qualifications for the advertised position. The number one mistake that coaches make when
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
Howard announces staff changes at La Salle
La Salle University head men’s basketball coach Ashley Howard announced that both John Cox and Mike Doyle have transitioned into new roles within the program. Cox, who operated as the Director of Basketball Operations over the course of last season, will now be the Director of Player Development, Scouting and Analytics. “In Coach Cox’s first year
Majkrzak Leaving Bryant & Stratton for Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Northern Michigan
Bryant & Stratton College’s head men’s basketball coach Matt Majkrzak stepped down on Monday as he has accepted the men’s head basketball coaching position at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI (NCAA DII). Majkrzak will carry over his successes from the NJCAA level to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) where he will take
Trevor Johnson Named New Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Buena Vista University
Buena Vista University Director of Athletics Jack Denholm has announced that Trevor Johnson has been hired as the university’s new head men’s basketball coach. Johnson has a wealth of Division III experience as both a player and coach. He spent last season serving as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Johns Hopkins University and helped
Saints Name Aaron Landon As Men’s Basketball Head Coach
The Saint Martin’s Athletic Department announced the hiring of Aaron Landon as the 16th head coach in Saints’ men’s basketball history. The hiring comes after previous head coach Alex Pribble departed for Division-I Seattle U earlier this month. “We are thrilled with the hiring of Aaron to be our head men’s basketball coach at SMU,”
Monts Named Assistant Coach at Colby College
Jordan Monts joins Head Coach Damien Strahorn and Assistant Coach Tyler Ackley on the coaching staff for Colby Men’s Basketball. Monts comes to Colby from Keene State College, where he had served as the Assistant Coach of Men’s basketball since 2018. At Keene State, Monts helped lead the team to an LEC regular season and
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: Corner Lift Shooting
We’re excited to release another great Skill Builder workout that focuses on shooting from the wing and corner while also building additional skills like ball handling and footwork. With Dr. Dish Skill Builder, players and coaches are able to select from 100+ pre-made workouts like this Corner Lift workout OR build their own workouts through
Central Washington Hires Brandon Rinta as Men’s Basketball Coach
Central Washington University Athletics Director Dennis Francois has announced the hiring of Brandon Rinta as head coach of the Wildcats’ men’s basketball program. “We are extremely excited to have Coach Rinta join the Wildcat family and lead our men’s basketball program,” Francois said. “He has experienced a high level of success wherever he has been