After a national search, Director of Athletics Michael Schulist is announcing that Taylor Jannsen will have the interim tag removed and will become the 27th Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Carroll University.
“After a competitive national search, I am thrilled to welcome Coach Jannsen aboard as our next head men’s basketball coach,” says Schulist. “Coach Jannsen impressed everyone during his interim tenure, and after the interview process, it was clear he is the ideal fit for the position. Coach Jannsen’s passion, commitment, and knowledge of Carroll basketball is unmatched. Carroll basketball is going to be in good hands for a long time. I am ecstatic to watch this program grow under Jannsen’s leadership.”
Jannsen was named the Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach two games into the Pioneers’ 2022-23 season. Jannsen opened with a newer, faster style of play, and got the Pioneers to an 8th-place finish in the CCIW, winning three of their final four conference games. Carroll shot 34.4% behind the arc this past season, making 8.0 three-pointers per CCIW game, the third most in the conference. Carroll also finished second and third in the conference in steals per game and blocks per game, respectively.
“I’d like to thank President Gnadinger, Athletic Director Mike Schulist, and the rest of the search committee for the opportunity to continue leading the Carroll men’s basketball program,” says Jannsen. “This program played a critical role in shaping my life and we will take great pride in doing the same for others moving forward.”
Following his collegiate basketball career at Carroll University in 2011, Jannsen started PMax Basketball where he worked with numerous athletes ranging from youth up to the professional ranks. In addition to player development for individuals and teams, Jannsen has over twelve years of head coaching experience in some of Wisconsin’s top AAU organizations. Outside of basketball, Jannsen has authored two books and has conducted public speaking engagements for schools, charitable organizations, and small and large businesses.
In his four years as a member of the Carroll University men’s basketball team, Jannsen appeared in 71 total games, including 21 in 2009-10. Jannsen averaged 6.4 points per game and 2.6 assists per game during his senior season as the team captain. Jannsen shot just under 50% from the floor and over 36% from three. Jannsen graduated in 2011 with a degree in exercise science. Jannsen is local to the area, hailing from Pewaukee.
“Our program will be rooted in relationships and connection. We will strive for growth both on and off the floor while being committed to positively impacting the people and places that we interact with,” quotes Jannsen. “I am eager to work with our student-athletes again and build on the foundation we laid this past season. Go Pios!”
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Jannsen named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Carroll U
