I received an email from a college athlete that had just recently received his undergraduate degree. He asked how he should build a coaching portfolio when he lacked coaching experience. In my opinion, it is important for young, aspiring coaches to start to put their thoughts and ideas down on paper to develop their thought
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Colorado State’s Medved inks extension through 2028-29
Colorado State University and Coach Niko Medved have agreed to an amended contract that will keep Medved in Fort Collins through the 2028- 2029 season, the school announced today. In addition to the amended contract, CSU has added to the basketball staff salary and bonuses pool. “Niko has done an amazing job crafting the culture of Colorado State
BREAKING REPORT: Florida’s White headed to Georgia
According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, Georgia intends to hire Florida’s Mike White as their next head coach. White has gone 142-88 (.617) in his seven seasons as the head coach at Florida. The Gators were 19-13 (9-9 SEC) this past season. He was tabbed as the SEC Coach of the Year
Southern Miss issues statement on status of head coach Jay Ladner
Southern Miss AD Jeremy McClain issued the following statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner: Ladner has struggled during his tenure at Southern Miss, compiling a 24-65 (.270) record over his three years. This past season, Southern Miss finished 7-26 (1-17) C-USA, but did win a first round C-USA tournament game.
OFFICIAL: Tulsa’s Haith announces resignation
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Frank Haith announced his resignation Saturday after eight seasons as head men’s basketball coach at The University of Tulsa. “I have enjoyed my time at The University of Tulsa and coaching the many young men who have made us proud as student-athletes and as they have gone on to live their lives after college,” said Haith. “My
MUST READ: Letter from LSU President + AD re: Will Wade firing
LSU has officially fired head men’s basketball coach Will Wade. Below is the letter that LSU President William F. Tate IV sent to the LSU community: LSU Community: Today, we informed Will Wade that he has been terminated for cause, pursuant to the provisions of his amended employment agreement as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Report: Frank Haith will not return to Tulsa
Frank Haith will not return as the head men’s basketball coach at Tulsa according to a TWEET from Jon Rothstein. Haith has spent the past eight seasons as the head coach at TU, going 138-108 (.561), including 11-20 (4-14 AAC) this season. He has also served as the head coach at Miami and Missouri, and
BREAKING REPORT: Wade done at LSU
According to a TWEET by Jon Rothestein, LSU has parted ways with head coach Will Wade. Earlier this week, LSU received a notice of allegations from the NCAA surrounding the FBI pay for play scandal that Wade was squarely in the middle of. LSU, currently 22-11 (9-9 SEC) lost 79-67 last night in the SEC
Liberty Associate Head Coach Soucie resigns
Liberty men’s basketball associate head coach Brad Soucie has announced that he is stepping away to pursue other interests and will not return next season. “I am so thankful to have served alongside Ritchie for 27 years and to have had the opportunity to serve so many student athletes,” Soucie said. “It has been an
Jackson released as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Claflin University
Claflin University has made the decision to change the leadership of its men’s basketball program, effective immediately. The program will move forward in a new direction following the release of Dr. Ricky Jackson as its head coach. Jackson had spent the past eight seasons as the head coach at Claflin where he went 120-113 (.515). This
Pitt’s Capel will return next season
Pitt AD Heather Lyke and head basketball coach Jeff Capel released a series of tweets tonight addressing the future of the program, and ending speculation as to whether Capel would return or not next season: Capel has gone 51-69 (.425) in his four seasons as the Panthers head coach. This season, Pitt went 11-21 (6-14
OFFICIAL: Martin relieved of duties at Missouri
Following up on reports from earlier tonight. Here’s the official statement from Mizzou on the dismissal of head coach Cuonzo Martin: University of Missouri Men’s Basketball Head Coach Cuonzo Martin will not return for the 2022-23 season, Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois announced. A national search for a new leader of the men’s basketball program will begin