Brooks Sales, a former Villanova team captain, has returned to his alma mater in the role of Director of Student-Athlete Development after a long professional career in Europe. Sales originally came to Villanova from Northwest Catholic High School in Connecticut to play for Coach Steve Lappas. His insertion into the starting lineup in January 1999
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HOT: Cornell assistant takes Medaille job
Medaille College Athletic Director, Amy M. DeKay, introduced Mike Blaine today as the next head coach of the Men’s Basketball program. "Mike Blaine comes to Medaille with significant coaching experience at quality institutions of higher education," DeKay said. "His playing experience at John Hopkins combined with his coaching experiences at Cornell, UMES, Hampden-Sydney and Radford
Former Furman head coach lands gig with Big South
The Big South Conference has named former Furman head men’s basketball coach Jeff Jackson as the League’s first Deputy Commissioner, it was announced today by Commissioner Kyle B. Kallander. Jackson will begin his duties immediately. “Jeff Jackson will be an outstanding addition to the Big South team,” stated Kallander. “His vast on-campus coaching experience will
Delta State Coaches Clinic
Delta State University head men’s basketball coach Jim Boone and his staff are offering a free fall coaches clinic on Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 11 at Walter Sillers Coliseum. The two-day event begins with registration from 5-6 p.m. at Sillers Coliseum. Schedule: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 5:00 pm REGISTRATION SILLER’S COLISEUM 6:00 pm SESSION
HOT: Extension for Alford at UCLA
UCLA has signed head men’s basketball coach Steve Alford to a one-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season, it was announced today by Director of Athletics Dan Guerrero. In 2013-14, his first season as UCLA’s head coach, Alford led the Bruins to a 28-9 record while guiding UCLA to its first NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
Papadinis promoted to associate head coach at UMass-Boston
Head coach Charlie Titus announced today that Tyler Papadinis has been promoted to associate head coach, after six seasons with the men’s basketball program. The promotion is effective immediately, as the Beacons prepare for the 2014–15 season. During his first six seasons with UMass Boston, Papadinis served as Titus’ first assistant and one of the
SDSU’s Fisher to receive Legends of Coaching Award
San Diego State men’s basketball head coach Steve Fisher will receive the John R. Wooden Award’s Legends of Coaching honor in 2015. The announcement, made by Wooden’s daughter, Nan Wooden, took place at the annual Los Angeles Athletic Club Wooden Award Tipoff Luncheon on Wednesday. The prestigious award recognizes coaches who exemplify Wooden’s high standards
New England DIII rumor…
I can confirm through a great source that Daniel Webster College (NH) head coach Dave Faucher is out. Faucher, the former head coach at Dartmouth, had spent the last 6 seasons at DWC (74-81). He had spent 13 seasons as the head coach at Dartmouth (1991-2004). Before coming to DWC in 2008, he served as
St. Joe’s (IN) adds assistant
Saint Joseph’s College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Church as announce Michael Brown as an assistant coach. Brown joins Jeremy Duerr, rounding out the SJC coaching staff for the 2014-15 season. "I am extremely happy that Mike has decided to join our staff," commented Head Coach Tom Church. "He is a hard worker and brings
Three small college coaches to retire
Three small college coaches have announced today that they are retiring. Here’s the rundown… • Montclair State (NJ) head coach Ted Fiore has announced that he will step down effective October 14th. Current assistant Daren Rowe will take over as the interim head coach. Fiore has been that head coach at Montclair St. Since 1998
TCU Basketball Coaches Clinic
Date: Saturday, October 11 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Ed & Rae Schollmaier Basketball Complex (practice facility) •3000 Stadium Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76129 ***Registration fee: $25 per person – All coaches in attendance will receive a clinic notebook The clinic will start with a team practice at 10:00 AM, have a break
BREAKING: Butler’s Miller takes leave of absence
Butler Vice President and Director of Athletics Barry Collier announced today (Thursday, Oct. 2) that men’s basketball head coach Brandon Miller will be taking a break from his duties with the Bulldogs. "Brandon Miller has requested a leave of absence for medical reasons, which the University has granted," stated Collier. "We are not in a