The Florida Association of Basketball Coaches will be holding a coaches clinic on November 1st at the University of South Florida. It is a free clinic for all FABC members. The list of speakers includes: Dan Hipsher Men’s Assistant Head Coach University of South Florida Tom Ryan Head Men’s Coach Eckerd College Jose Fernandez Head
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Williams College Coaches Clinic
Williams College will be holding a coaches clinic on November 9, 2008. The clinic includes spending time with new head coach Mike Maker and watching a practice. This will be a great opportunity for any high school or youth coach to learn from one of the premier DIII programs in the country.
Barton Promoted at Duquesne
Bill Barton has been promoted to Associate Head Coach at Duquesne University. Head Coach Ron Everhart made the announcement today. Barton, who is beginning his second season with the Dukes, was previously the head coach at Notre Dame Prep in Fitchburg, MA. He built Notre Dame into one of the elite prep programs in the
Pennell Named Interim Head Coach at Arizona
Russ Pennell, an assistant at PAC-10 rival Arizona State from 1998-2006, has taken over as the Interim Head Coach at Arizona. Pennell most served as the color commentator for ASU radio broadcasts. This is a surprising move considering Mike Dunlap was already on the staff. Dunlap had a ton of success as a head coach
Baucom Extended at VMI
Duggar Baucom has received a contract extension that will keep him in place as the head coach at VMI through the 2011-2012 season. Baucom’s Keydets have led the nation in scoring for the past two seasons. He is entering his 4th season at VMI
Olson to Resign at Arizona
It appears that Lute Olson’s reign as Head Coach at the University of Arizona has come to an end. Assistant Coaches have called recruits and their parents to inform them of Coach Olson’s decision to step down. The University has not confirmed this report, but I’ve heard from multiple sources that this is a done
Cahak Named Director of Operations at Colgate
Ryan Cahak has been hired as volunteer Director of Basketball Operations at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY. Cahak was involved with the program at Syracuse University for three years. He will handle all of the administrative duties for the Raiders. This is a great way to get involved at the DI level. If you can
Wade Lands at Oklahoma State
Two days after officially resigning at Oklahoma City University, Tommy Wade has been named the Director of Basketball Operations at Oklahoma State University. A very curious move with the season for both programs already underway. We’ll find out what really happened at Oklahoma City University and report back our findings! Kevin Morrissey has taken over
Arkansas State Coaching Clininc
John Brady will host a clinic on Saturday November 1, 2008. The two-time SEC Coach of the Year, who is beginning his first season at Arkansas State will lead his team through two practice sessions and give clinic participants the opportunity to sit through a film session. Follow the link to the PDF brochure.
Gonzaga Coaches Clinic
Gonzaga Head Coach Mark Few and his staff will host a coaches clinic on Saturday November 1, 2008. In addition to the lectures, clinic participants will have the opportunity to watch a pre-game shoot-around and get tickets to that night’s exhibition game vs. Wayne State. Follow the link to the clinic schedule.
National Champs to Host Coaches Clinic
The National Champion Kansas Jayhawks will be hosting a coaches clinic on October 24th and 25th. The clinic includes watching two practices, hearing lectures from the Coach Self and his staff, and attending the KU – Texas Tech football game. Follow the link to a PDF brochure.
DIII Bridgewater (VA) Hires Assistant
Alvin Green has joined Don Burgess’ staff at Bridgewater College in Virginia. Green was a point guard at Coastal Carolina and Mr. Basketball in the state of South Carolina in 2000. He had previously served as a high school assistant at Bishop O’Connell High School in northern Virginia.