Al Modrejewski, an experienced coach and recruiter who has been an assistant coach at Clarion University for 21 years, was named today as Interim Men’s Basketball Coach at Clarion University until the search for new head coach has been completed. Modrejewski steps in for former head coach Ron Righter, who led the Golden Eagles for
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OFFICIAL: Hendren to Salk
Had this last week as a rumor – it’s now official… USC Salkehatchie has named Corey Hendren as the new head men’s basketball coach for the 2014-15 season. Coach Hendren is a graduate of Milligan College where he was a member of the men ‘ s basketball team for four years, earning all conference academic
Late Night Dirt – 7/29/14
Another day of camp in the books! Here’s what I’ve heard… • I have heard from a very reliable source that there are four finalists at RPI. It sounds like the final group includes: Brian Barnes (head coach Sage College – former RPI assistant), Mark Gilbride (head coach Clarkson), Kevin Byrne (head coach Ohio Northern),
Grambling Dirt…
Two separate sources have now confirmed to me that Grambling will hire Shawn Walker as their new head coach. Walker has spent the past twelve years as the head coach at Elizabeth City State (194-177). The connection here…new Grambling President Cynthia Warrick was formerly the Dean and Chief Research Officer and Professor of Pharmacy at
Tennessee Tech Hires Assistant
The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team took one more huge step towards the 2014-15 season, as head coach Steven Payne announced the hiring of Ron Jirsa as assistant coach to the Golden Eagle coaching staff. "We are very excited about the addition of Coach Jirsa to our staff," Payne said. "Anytime you can add a
Rutgers Newark assistant moves to women’s side
Bill Zasowski, the associate head coach for men’s basketball at Rutgers University-Newark, has been named interim head coach for women’s basketball by Director of Athletics Mark Griffin. Zasowski will oversee all functions of the women’s basketball program and is the main contact for the team until further notice in place of head coach Kevin Morris
Giorlando out / Hollowell in at Loyola (NO)
Director of Athletics and Wellness and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dr. Michael Giorlando announced his retirement from Loyola University New Orleans today to pursue a professional opportunity in dentistry. Associate Athletic Director Brett Simpson will be promoted to Director of Athletics and Wellness, while Assistant Basketball Coach Stacy Hollowell will be named Head Men’s Basketball
Late Night Dirt – 7/28/14
Week two of camp is under way. Last week was brutal – all little kids. We billed this week as our “advanced skills” week – much better! We are actually teaching basketball, not baby sitting! Here are a few things that I’ve heard while teaching kids how to properly catch the ball while coming off
Truman State Hires Assistant
Truman State University men’s basketball head coach Matt Woodley has announced that Nik Koprivica will be joining the Bulldog coaching staff as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2014-15 season. "I am thrilled that Nik is joining our coaching staff," Woodley said. "Nik played for me at Washington State University, and as a former player,
Killin Joins Bobcat Staff
Peru State men’s basketball program announces the addition of Chris "C.J." Killin to the coaching staff. Working alongside Peru State’s recently-hired head coach Eric Behrens, Killin joins the team as the new graduate assistant coach. Killin enters his first season with the Bobcats’ men’s basketball program after spending last season as an assistant coach at
Thornton Named Graduate Manager at Marquette
Former collegiate guard Tyler Thornton has been named a graduate manager with the Marquette University men’s basketball team, head coach Steve Wojciechowski announced Monday morning. Thornton recently graduated from Duke University, where he was recruited and coached by Wojciechowski, with a degree in psychology. He will enroll in the communications graduate program at Marquette. “I
“Key to Success: Coaches Clinic”
The “Key to Success: Coaches Clinic” will be a single day event hosted by Coach Marque Carrington (Founder) for men’s + women’s basketball coaches from all levels of the game. Within the larger context of game preparation and program development, the clinic will offer coaches the opportunity to gain deeper understandings of offense, defense, and