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Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) has announced that Chris Dial is the new men’s basketball head coach effective immediately. OLLU Athletic Director Shane Hurley commented, “It is exciting for our athletic program to bring in someone with such a deep breadth of basketball experience on so many levels. He is a true teacher
Middlebury College has announced the hiring of Connor Merrill as an assistant men’s basketball coach. The Panton, Vermont native joins the Panther program after spending the last two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Springfield (Mass.). “I am grateful for the opportunity to join the Middlebury men’s basketball program and strive to continue the
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Following-up on an item that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on 7/17 (DAILY DIRT)… Silver Lake College of the Holy Family has named Brandt Danals director of athletics and head men’s basketball coach. “We are thrilled to have Brandt lead our growing athletics program and join our College,” said Dr. Robert B. Callahan, president of Silver
Virginia Tech has announced the hiring of Baylie Stous as the Director of Administration for the men’s basketball program. Stous comes to Blacksburg from Wichita State University, where she served one year as men’s basketball’s Program Assistant. She spent the previous two years as a graduate assistant in the WSU athletic department. “Baylie Stous is
The John Brown University men’s basketball program has hired Tim Kisner as assistant coach, head coach Jason Beschta announced on Wednesday (Aug. 1) Kisner makes his way to Siloam Springs after spending six of the past seven seasons as an assistant coach at NCAA II Lake Superior State (Mich.) under head coach Steve Hettinga. In
Adam Gordon was elevated to Associate Head Coach of the Southeast Missouri men’s basketball program Wednesday. Gordon assumes his new role after spending the last three years as an assistant coach on Rick Ray’s staff. “I am happy to announce that I have named Adam Associate Head Coach,” said Ray. “I have known Adam since
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Scott Sommer has joined the Portland State Vikings as the new director of basketball operations for the start of the 2018-19 season. He previously worked as the DOBO for Cal State Northridge men’s basketball from 2016-18. “We were fortunate to add Scott to our program. He came highly recommended by several of my coaching peers,” said
For the past nine years Rising Coaches has helped facilitate countless relationships amongst coaches through the platform of their Conference. In addition to the networking opportunities, guests will learn from some of the best and brightest in our business. Speakers include Matt McMahon – Head Coach at Murray State Melanie Balcomb – over 470 career
Andy Hurd has joined the Pratt Community College men’s basketball coaching staff for the upcoming 2018-19 season. He has most recently served as an assistant coach at Trinity College (Hartford, CT). Hurd finished up his playing career for Trinity College in 2015-16. He was a captain and starting point guard during his senior season and
I guess it’s Wyoming week here at HoopDirt.com… Following yesterday’s Central Wyoming College Dirt, we’re now headed to Western Wyoming CC, where I can confirm that Steve Soza has been named as the Mustangs new head basketball coach. Soza has been an assistant at Northeastern Junior College (CO) since 2008, and has also worked at
Charlotte 49ers head men’s basketball coach Ron Sanchez has announced the hiring of Aaron Fearne (pronounced – Fern) as assistant coach. Fearne joins the 49ers coaching staff after spending the last nine years as head coach of the National Basketball League’s Cairns Taipans, which plays in Australia’s top professional league. “We are excited to have
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Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported early Monday morning (Central Wyoming Dirt)… The Central Wyoming College Rustler Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Brad Schmit as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “Brad rose to the top of an extremely large applicant pool because of his experience and fit for CWC and our
