Head Coach David McLaughlin and the Dartmouth men’s basketball program have announced the addition of Rich Glesmann to the coaching staff as an Assistant Coach. Glesmann comes to Dartmouth with highly successful coaching experience in both collegiate basketball and professional basketball overseas.
“We are so very excited to welcome Rich and his family to Dartmouth, and The Upper Valley. He brings a wealth of experience at the NCAA and professional level that will immediately impact many different areas of our program as we strive for an Ivy Championship,” said McLaughlin.
Prior to Dartmouth, Glesmann was a Head Coach in the B-League of Japan for seven years. Known for his up-tempo offense, B-league teams coached under Glesmann were consistently among the top ranked offensive teams. In his first season in Japan, Glesmann led the Ehime Orange Vikings to a franchise record-setting 33 wins. The 2017-2018 Orange Vikings averaged 84.1 points per-game, ranking them first among the league.
In June of 2020, after three successful years with the Orange Vikings, Glesmann accepted the Head Coaching Position of the Ibaraki Robots. In his first season with the Organization, Glesmann directed the Robots to unparalleled success. The 2020-2021 Ibaraki Robots finished with a 46-18 record, reaching the Championship Finals (B1 promotion). The Robots averaged 89 points per-game, while committing only 9.7 turnovers per-game (league record). During that remarkable season, the Robots scored over 100-points in a game on ten different occasions.
As a Head Coach in the B-League, Glesmann coached various high-level professional players including Luke Maye (UNC), Johnny O’Bryant (LSU), Cameron Krutwig (Loyola Chicago), Eric Jacobsen (Arizona State), and Chehales Tapscott (Portland State).
Before his decorated experience in Japan, Glesmann was an Assistant-Coach/Recruiting Coordinator at Duquesne University. During his five seasons in Pittsburgh, Glesmann was the lead recruiter for A-10 All-Rookie Team Selections Derrick Colter (2013), and Mike Lewis (2017).
Prior to Duquesne University, Glesmann was an Assistant Coach at Long Island University-Brooklyn for six years. During his final two seasons at LIU-Brooklyn, the Blackbirds won both the 2010-2011, and 2011-2012 Northeast Conference Championships. LIU-Brooklyn had a combined record of 38-4 in Northeast Conference games during that two-year span.
“The experience Rich has gained through his 10+ years as a Division I assistant, combined with 7 years as a professional head coach in Japan is truly invaluable for our players, staff, and program. As I began this process, there were certain criteria I identified that would be vital for this role. Through the interactions I had with Rich, it became evident that he fulfilled what I was looking for and what our program needed. He is a grinder that understands the importance of staff chemistry and cohesion. He is an impressive tactician, proven by the success of his teams in Japan. He has extensive recruiting experience and vast connections both domestic and internationally that will benefit our recruiting of elite student-athletes. And he truly values relationships. He will not be afraid to hold our student-athletes accountable, values the importance of player development, and will take pride in helping their holistic development as young men,” added McLaughlin.
A native of Wayland, Mass., Glesmann graduated from Emerson College in 2002. A three-year starter at guard, and a team captain, he helped the Lions post a 21-9 mark as a senior. Glesmann, and his wife Sarah have been married for 11 years. The couple are the parents to twin boys Oliver and Simon.
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