Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich announced today that Colin Curtin has been promoted to special assistant to the head coach.
“We are so thrilled to recognize the incredible work that Colin does for our program and the Hofstra community,” commented Mihalich. “Colin is so deserving of this promotion and we can’t thank him enough for all of his hard work on behalf of the Hofstra Men’s Basketball program.”
Curtin, entering his sixth year on the Hofstra Men’s Basketball staff, has previously served as the director of men’s basketball operations. Prior to arriving at Hofstra, Curtin held the same title at Niagara University since 2009.
Curtin assists in various elements of the Pride program including team travel, scheduling and various other administrative duties. He also serves as director of the Hofstra Basketball Summer Camps. He has be part of two teams at Hofstra that have advanced to postseason play.
Curtin served as the head coach of the Overseas Elite team in The Basketball Tournament and led the team to the title in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Curtin helped in a variety of roles at Niagara and oversaw all travel plans, served as the summer camp director and also worked as the video coordinator with the Purple Eagles. Curtin’s vast administrative skills allowed him to work with many different constituents on campus and assist with fundraising, equipment, recruiting, film exchange and facility scheduling.
A 2009 graduate of Niagara with a degree in sports management, Curtin was a team manager with the Purple Eagles during his undergraduate tenure. He was part of two postseason teams, including the 2007 NCAA Tournament squad and assisted the staff with a multitude of tasks.
Curtin also has previous experience as an intern with The Hoop Group and as the director of instructional basketball camps with the Sea Isle City Department of Recreation in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
