Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiple sources that Bob Simmons has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Allegheny College, and has accepted a position at IMG Academy. Simmons had spent the past eight seasons as the Gators head coach. This past season was his best at Allegheny, leading his
Brian Urso Joins Allegheny College Men’s Basketball Staff
Allegheny College men’s basketball coach Bob Simmons has announced the hiring of Brian Urso as the team’s assistant coach. A native of Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania, Urso arrives at Allegheny with a wealth of coaching experience, having most recently served as an assistant at Division-II national power Indiana University of Pennsylvania, while having also worked collegiately
Daily Dirt – 10/9/15
A few things to close out the week… I can confirm that new Allegheny (PA) head coach Bob Simmons will add Chris Acculto to his staff. Acculto had previously served as an assistant to Simmons at Marywood (PA). Wheaton College (MA) assistant Derek DeMasi has departed to become an assistant at St. Andrews Prep School
DIII DIRT – 8/25/15
Some DIII assistants on the move… I can confirm that Babson College (MA) full-time assistant Sean Burton is headed to Ithaca College (NY) in a similar role. Burton spent the past two years on Stephen Brennan’s staff at Babson, and was part of this past seasons NCAA DIII Final Four team. The Ithaca grad was a two-time All-American
Bob Simmons Named Head Coach at Allegheny
A coaching veteran with over two decades of experience, Bob Simmons has been named the head men’s basketball coach at Allegheny College. Simmons replaces Jim Driggs, who resigned in June due to family obligations, and now becomes the 18th head coach in Allegheny men’s basketball program history. “We are extremely excited to welcome Bob Simmons to the Gator family,”
Driggs Resigns as Head Coach at Allegheny
Allegheny College head men’s basketball coach Jim Driggs has announced his resignation from the position. Citing a desire to spend more time with his family, including wife Colleen, and young children Jack and Maggie, Driggs steps down after spending five years at the helm of the Gator program. “It was a very tough decision,” said