We had this as a rumor in our Massachusetts Dirt earlier this week. It’s now been made official that Mike Pollio has been named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Wheelock College. Pollio’s most recent coaching experience includes a one year stint as Assistant Coach here at Wheelock in the 2014-2015 season. “Mike has been a
DIII DIRT: Massachusetts Schools Select Coaches
I have heard from multiple sources that there are two moves that have been made in the great state of Massachusetts. It sounds like both of these will be made official with in the next few days… Curry College – I have heard that Wheelock College head coach Matt LeVangie is the choice to replace
OFFICIAL: Sachs Named Head Coach Salisbury
Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one earlier this morning. It is now official, Salisbury University Director of Athletics Dr. Michael Vienna announced the hiring of Andrew Sachs as the new head coach of men’s basketball on Monday afternoon. Sachs, a Salisbury alumnus, joins the Sea Gulls following a
DIII DIRT: Sachs the Choice at Salisbury (MD)
I can confirm that Bethany College (WVa) head coach Andrew Sachs will be named as the new head coach at Salisbury University (MD). He will replace Josh Merkel who became the head coach at Randolph-Macon earlier this spring. Sachs, a 1990 Salisbury alum, has compiled a 117-49 record in his five seasons at Bethany. Prior
OFFICIAL: Heil Named Head Coach at Baldwin Wallace
HoopDirt.com reported yesterday that Defiance College (OH) head coach Tom Heil was the choice at Baldwin Wallace (OH). It has now been made official – Tom Heil is the new men’s basketball coach at Baldwin Wallace University. Heil is a familiar face to both the BW campus community and its basketball program after serving as
DIII DIRT: Heil the Choice at Baldwin Wallace
Last week, HoopDirt.com reported that Defiance College (OH) head coach Tom Heil was the leader for the vacancy at Baldwin Wallace (OH) (DIII DIRT: Search Updates). I have now heard from a great source who has confirmed that Heil is in fact the choice to become the next head coach at BW. He beat out
Weekly Roundup: Jobs
We added 18 new jobs this week, check the list below… Head Coach: Wesley College- FT (NCAA DIII) Montreat College- FT (NCAA DII) Johnson State- FT (NCAA DIII) Allegheny College- FT (NCAA DIII) Assistant Coach: Mount Aloysius College- PT (NCAA DIII) University of California, Riverside- FT (NCAA DI) Shenandoah University- FT (NCAA DIII) Lander University-
OFFICIAL: Martin Named Head Coach at Purchase
Kyle Martin has been tabbed to lead the Purchase College men’s basketball program, announced Athletic Director Chris Bisignano. “I am excited about the opportunity to lead this program,” said Martin. “I would like to thank the committee for selecting me, and I look forward to continuing the winning tradition here at Purchase. “I also want
Daily Dirt – 6/12/15
A bunch of things to round-out the week… In yesterday’s Navy Dirt, I mentioned that Naval Academy Prep head coach Jeromy Yetter was the leader for the vacant assistant spot on Ed DeChellis’ staff. I can now confirm that he has gotten the job. Look for the official announcement shortly. I can confirm that former
DIII DIRT: Verdell Resigns at Johnson State
I can confirm that Johnson State (VT) head coach Tommy Verdell has resigned in order to accept the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance position at Bates College (ME). Before becoming the head coach at JSC in 2013, he was an assistant coach at Bates. Verdell spent two seasons as an assistant coach for the Springfield
Fontbonne (MO) Names Lance Thornhill Head Coach
Fontbonne University has named Lance Thornhill as the Griffins’ newest head men’s basketball coach. Thornhill, succeeds Anthony Hall who stepped down in May to relocate to Tennessee with his family. Thornhill will become the fourth head men’s basketball coach in Fontbonne’s history. “Coach Thornhill has shown his loyalty and dedication to Fontbonne Athletics over the
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