Gallaudet University men’s basketball head coach Brendan Stern has resigned to accept a full-time tenure-track position with the Department of Government and Public Affairs this fall as announced by Athletic Director Michael Weinstock. “I truly appreciate what Brendan did for the men’s basketball program, he built a strong foundation and the future looks very bright
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OFFICIAL: Stoudamire Returns to Memphis
Damon Stoudamire, who previously served as an assistant coach at the University of Memphis from 2011-13, will return to the Tigers basketball bench in a similar role pending approval by the Tennessee Board of Regents, head coach Josh Pastner announced Monday. Stoudamire takes the place of Aki Collins, who leaves to pursue other opportunities. “I
Cornell Dirt…
With the departure of Cornell assistant Marlon Sears to Montclair State, Big Red head coach Bill Courtney is actively on the hunt for his replacement. The three names that I have heard so far are: Brion Dunlap – Former assistant coach Holy Cross. Spent five seasons at HC under Milan Brown (2010-15). Also worked for
Postiglione Rounds Out Staff at Bridgewater College
Bridgewater College head men’s basketball coach Shawn Postiglione has completed his staff with the addition of assistant coaches Steven Enright and Evan Kee. “I am very excited to have Steven and Evan join our staff,” said Postiglione. “I consider it a great opportunity to be able to add two coaches of their caliber to the
Navy Assistant Aaron Goodman Named Head Coach at Washington College (MD)
Washington College Director of Athletics Dr. Bryan Matthews has announced the hiring of veteran United States Naval Academy assistant coach Aaron Goodman as the College’s new head men’s basketball coach. “I would like to thank Dr. Matthews, the search committee, and all of the terrific people I met through the search process for giving me
Memphis Dirt…
Damon Stoudamire will leave his position as an assistant at Arizona to re-join the staff at Memphis. The former NBA and Arizona star was an assistant at Memphis from 2011 to 2013 before returning to his alma mater. Stoudamire confirmed the move on Twitter with the following Tweets: I tell you the last 72
FEATURE ARTICLE: The Power of Networking By John Colan (Coaches Inc.)
My name is John Colan. I am an agent at Coaches Inc. and have been working with Men’s basketball coaches for the last four years since earning my law degree at the University of Virginia. Our company is devoted to guiding coaches throughout all aspects of their career so that they can reach their full
Kent State and Rob Senderoff enter into a new five-year agreement
Kent State University men’s basketball coach Rob Senderoff has agreed to a five-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season, Kent State Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen announced on Monday. “Rob Senderoff has done an excellent job the past four seasons building upon the rich history of Kent State men’s basketball,” Nielsen said. “I have continued
Makubika Named Assistant at Florida Southern
Florida Southern head men’s basketball coach Michael Donnelly has filled the vacant coaching position on his inaugural staff with a familiar face as he tabbed Mike Makubika as his new assistant coach. Makubika comes to Lakeland and the Moccasins from Southern Connecticut State where he spent the past five seasons (2010-15) on Donnelly’s staff as
OFFICIAL: Konkol Named Head Coach at Louisiana Tech
In a press conference on Monday, Louisiana Tech Athletics Director Tommy McClelland introduced former University of Miami assistant coach Eric Konkol as the new head coach of Bulldog Basketball. The announcement of the 18th head coach in program history comes 11 days after the job became open with former LA Tech coach Michael White accepting
JUCO Dirt…
Some things I’ve heard from the Junior Colleges… The search to replace assistant coach Josh Sash at State Fair CC (MO) is on. The three names that I’ve heard are: Adam Short (assistant coach Missouri West Plains), Evan Lavery (assistant coach Rock Valley College), and Matt Sherman (assistant coach William Jewell College). Sash became an
DII DIRT: Rockhurst Finalists
According to multiple sources, there are four finalists at DII Rockhurst University (MO). They are in the hunt to replace Bill O’Connor who retired back in March after 21-seasons at the school. From what I have heard, the final group includes: Dave Bezold – Former head coach Northern Kentucky. Spent 11-seasons as the head coach