In this episode of ‘The Coach’s Insight’, Richie Schueler chops it up with Chris Hollender (Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at UMKC and leader of Rising Coaches Elite) on adapting to different coaching philosophies when changing jobs while also discussing the networking/professional development opportunities within Rising Coaches Elite. View past Episodes of The Coach’s Insight: Episode
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Barth Tabbed Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant at Detroit
University of Detroit Mercy head men’s basketball coach Bacari Alexander ’99 completed his first Titan coaching staff with the hiring of Collin Barth as a graduate assistant. “Collin is a young and very energetic coach who’s eager to help us reshape the program,” said coach Alexander. “He comes highly recommended from various coaches and former
Chris Clark Named Temple Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Chris Clark, who served as the Temple men’s basketball video coordinator during the 2015-16 season, has been named an assistant coach on head coach Fran Dunphy‘s Owls staff. Clark, who had left the Temple program to become an assistant coach at Drexel in April, fills the spot vacated by the departure of Dwayne Killings. “We
Brandon Burgette named JCCC Assistant Basketball Coach
Johnson County Community College (KS) men’s basketball coach Mike Jeffers has announced the hiring of Brandon Burgette as assistant men’s basketball coach for the Cavaliers. “I am excited to coach with Coach Jeffers and become a member of the Cavaliers family,” Burgette said following his announcement. “Coach Jeffers has a lot of history here and
OFFICIAL: Spencer Nelson Named Assistant Coach at Utah State
Following-up on some “dirt” from earlier this week (Daily Dirt – 8/22/16)… Utah State head men’s basketball coach Tim Duryea announced the addition of USU Hall of Famer and former player Spencer Nelson as an assistant coach to the program. “First and foremost, Spencer is an Aggie, and not only that, but an Aggie great,”
Wisconsin Dirt…
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Kyle Blackbourn has accepted the Assistant Director of Basketball Operations Position at the University of Wisconsin. Blackbourn, a Wisconsin-Platteville alum, spent last season as an assistant coach on Drew Diener’s staff at DII Rockhurst University (MO). He has also served as the head coach at Delta College (MI), and an assistant
DIII DIRT: Gerry Matthews to retire as Head Basketball Coach at Stockton University (NJ)
NJ.com has reported that Stockton University head coach Gerry Matthews, the winningest coach in New Jersey college basketball history, will retire effective immediately. The 74-year old Matthews will wrap up his career with a 603-243 record. His Stockton teams have never had a losing season. Matthews ranks among the top 15 active Division III coaches
Mark Schmidt Agrees To Contract Extension at St. Bonaventure
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St. Bonaventure Director of Athletics Tim Kenney announced that men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt has agreed to a new contract including an extension through the 2021-22 season. Salary raises for Schmidt and his staff within the contract are all being privately funded through donations, Kenney said. “I’ve said many times that Mark is one of
Western Illinois Staff Update
Western Illinois men’s basketball head coach Billy Wright announced the hiring of Jestin Anderson and Joshua Jones to his coaching staff. Anderson was most recently an assistant at Quincy University for the past three seasons, while Jones was most recently an assistant at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo. for the past two seasons. Anderson was a
Oklahoma City University adds Harman as Men’s Basketball Assistant
Oklahoma City University has selected Robbie Harman as its men’s basketball assistant coach. Harman comes to the Stars after serving as assistant at his alma mater, Central Michigan, and Minnesota-Crookston. While at Central Michigan, Harman served as administrative coach and basketball operations intern. He contributed to a Mid-American Conference regular-season championship team. “I am very
OFFICIAL: Shawn Forrest Named Assistant Basketball Coach at SMU
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Following up on a rumor from earlier this month (Daily Dirt – 8/12/16)… Shawn Forrest has been named an assistant men’s basketball coach at SMU, Head Coach Tim Jankovich announced today. Forrest comes to the Hilltop with 18 years of college coaching experience. “Shawn is a great addition to our program,” says Jankovich. “He is incredibly
North Carolina Central Dirt…
HoopDirt.com has learned that North Carolina Central University head coach LeVelle Moton will add Reggie Sharp and Luke D’Alessio to his staff as assistant coaches. Sharp had been as assistant at Jacksonville State since 2011. He has also worked at Florida A&M and Mississippi Valley State. D’Alessio has served as a DI assistant at both