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READ: Boone resignation email at Greensboro College

Earlier tonight I mentioned that Jim Boone was no longer the head basketball coach at D3 Greensboro College. HoopDirt.com has now obtained the email that went out to the Greensboro community announcing the move:

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D3 DIRT: Boone out at Greensboro

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Veteran head coach Jim Boone is no longer the coach at D3 Greensboro College. There has not been an official announcement by the college, but Boone has been 404’d on the website. Boone took over at GC last April after a four year stint at Arkansas Ft. Smith. In his 39-seasons

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OFFICIAL: Indiana’s Woodson to step down at end of season

Following-up on the Mike Woodson reports from yesterday…Indiana AD Scott Dolson released this statement on Woodson’s future late today: During a meeting with Coach Woodson on Wednesday, he informed me he wanted to step down as our program’s head coach at the end of the current season. He said it had been weighing on his

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FEATURED JOB: NCAA Men’s Basketball Data Analyst – Big League Advantage

Position: NCAA Men’s Basketball Data Analyst (Full Time)  Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid office/work from home)  Approximate Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000  Summary  Big League Advantage is seeking a Men’s Basketball Data Analyst to help us add value to our  NCAAM basketball clients. This position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage data  analysis to provide actionable

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REPORT: Indiana’s Woodson “unlikely” to return next season

According to an ESPN report, Indiana head basketball coach Mike Woodson is not expected to return next season. According to the report, “Woodson, 66, is expected to coach the rest of the year, sources said, but he and the Hoosiers are in discussions about the coach’s wishes to step away after this season. The details

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Crafting a Coaching Resume That Gets You Noticed

Written By: Bill Vasko – CEO, XO Coach & The Coaching Portfolio If you need help with your coaching resume, your portfolio, or the interview process, be sure to sign up for one of our job prep packages at The Coaching Portfolio! We provide services that assist with all aspects of the job search process for coaches.

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WEEK 13: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play

Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 13 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end

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Silver Waves Media Elite 75 Future Head Coach Power Lunch

Silver Waves Media has announced the coaches who have been selected to attend their Elite 75 Future Head Coach Power Lunch. These 75 coaches have distinguished themselves in the basketball space and are potential D1 head coaches to come. The Silver Waves Media Future Head Coach Power Lunch will be April 3rd Thursday at Creamery

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Florida State’s Hamilton will resign at end of current season

Florida State University men’s basketball head coach Leonard Hamilton announced Monday that he is resigning as head coach effective at the end of the current season. FSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford announced that the University will immediately begin a national search for Hamilton’s successor. Hamilton is the winningest head coach in FSU history and the fifth-winningest

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Thatcher named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Southwest Virginia CC

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) Director of Athletics Dr. Gary Warford has officially named James “JJ” Thatcher as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. After an extensive national search Dr. Warford announced Thursday. Coach Thatcher expressed his gratitude, stating, “I am extremely excited for the opportunity to lead the Southwest Virginia Community College Men’s Basketball

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INTERIM TAG REMOVED: DuPree named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Lourdes University

Lourdes University Athletics Director Jo Ann Gordon has announced that Jake DuPree, who has served as interim head coach since late August, has officially been named head coach of the Gray Wolves’ men’s basketball program. “Jake’s journey at Lourdes, from player to coach, has prepared him for this moment,” said Gordon. “As interim head coach, he checked every

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The Roadmap to Becoming a Head Coach

Creating a written plan for a coach seeking a new head coaching role involves a structured approach to personal and professional development, strategic networking, and targeted application efforts. Here’s a comprehensive plan outline that includes the key elements a coach might focus on to position themselves effectively for a head coaching position.  Phase 1: Self-Assessment

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