I can confirm that phone interviews have begun at DII Kentucky Wesleyan College. The school is on the hunt to replace Happy Osborne who resigned back in November. I have heard that there will be ten candidates interviewed over the phone this week by the athletic director. The field will then be narrowed down from
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2018 Performance 4 Strength and Conditioning Clinic at the Final Four
In 2015, Performance-4 was created with the hope of “Bringing together the nation’s best college basketball strength coaches” to Final Four weekend. In the past two years, there has been a variety of college strength and condition coaches speak at our clinic including representatives from: University of Notre Dame, UNLV, Arizona State, Butler, South Carolina,
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 2/14/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… Florida head coach Mike White, a former player and long-time assistant coach at Ole Miss quickly ended any speculation that he may be interested in returning to his alma mater after the announcement of the departure of current head coach Andy Kennedy. White told SEC Country;
Pepperdine Head Coach Marty Wilson will not return next season
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Marty Wilson will not return as head coach of the Pepperdine men’s basketball program next season, the University announced today. “It has been decided that terminating the current contract at the end of this season is in the best interests of the program,” said Dr. Steve Potts, Pepperdine’s Director of Athletics. “Marty Wilson will always
UPDATE: 2017-18 College Basketball Coaching Changes
Here’s an updated list of 2017-18 coaching changes. HoopDirt.com’s complete sortable list of changes will be pushed live shortly – this is just a sneak peek. As always, please let me know if I’ve missed anyone (especially at the small college level) – send any additions to [email protected]. DIVISION I Bryant NEC Tim O’Shea East
Jase Herl Named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Colorado State
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Jase Herl is now officially the interim head basketball coach at Colorado State a university spokesman told the Coloradoan today. Herl replaced interim head coach Steve Barnes before Saturday’s game vs. San Jose State, and led the Rams to a 90-79 victory. It was announced that Herl was only the interim head coach for the
OFFICIAL: Andy Kennedy to Step Down as Head Basketball Coach at Ole Miss
After 12 years of leading the Ole Miss basketball program, Andy Kennedy will step down as head coach at the conclusion of the 2017-18 season, it was announced Monday. “I have been truly blessed to have been given the opportunity to be a head coach in the Southeastern Conference in my home state for 12
Current Assistant Melvin Felix Announced as Next Men’s Basketball Coach at Eastern Mennonite
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Eastern Mennonite University has announced the hiring of current assistant coach Melvin Felix as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. He has been the lead assistant at EMU under Coach Kirby Dean the past seven seasons. Felix will take over the reins of the program on March 1. Dean recently announced he would step down at the
BREAKING: Ole Miss and Andy Kennedy to Part Ways
Ole Miss will part ways with head basketball coach Andy Kennedy at the end of the season. A Monday afternoon press conference has been scheduled to make the announcement. Kennedy is in his 12th season at Ole Miss (245-145). The Rebels are currently 11-14 (4-8 SEC) and are currently riding a five game losing streak.
California State Maritime Removes Interim Tag from Head Coach Brendan Rooney
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California State University Maritime Academy Athletics Department has removed the interim tag from coach Brendan Rooney, making him the 12th head coach in the program’s history. “I am pleased to announce the hiring of Brendan Rooney as the full-time Head Coach of the Cal Maritime Men’s Basketball team,” Athletic Director Marv Christopher said. “Brendan Rooney has
WEEK 13: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 13 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2017-18 college basketball season. Past weekly and yearly
Dr. Dish Skill Builder: STOP SEPARATION SERIES WITH COACH REID OUSE
At Dr. Dish Basketball we are fortunate to continue working with some of the top coaches and trainers in the game. Recently, we had Coach Reid Ouse of Catalyst Training join us in the Dish Lab to show some of his favorite basketball drills. Coach Ouse has a tremendous background within basketball coaching and training and now