Liberty University and men’s basketball head coach Ritchie McKay have agreed on a contract extension through the 2029-30 season. “I personally want to thank Dr. Prevo, Ian McCaw and the Board of Trustees for entrusting me with the opportunity to continue to lead our program! Liberty is such a special place to us. It is
Liberty Basketball Staff Update
Liberty men’s basketball head coach Ritchie McKay announced staff updates for the program, highlighted by the hiring of Rob Jones as associate head coach. Jones joins the Flames after spending the last 17 seasons with the Richmond Spiders. “I am really excited about the addition of Coach Jones to our basketball program and to our
Liberty Associate Head Coach Soucie resigns
Liberty men’s basketball associate head coach Brad Soucie has announced that he is stepping away to pursue other interests and will not return next season. “I am so thankful to have served alongside Ritchie for 27 years and to have had the opportunity to serve so many student athletes,” Soucie said. “It has been an
McKay extended through 2028 at Liberty
Liberty University Director of Athletics Ian McCaw announced that Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ritchie McKay has received a contract extension through 2028, allowing McKay to continue leading the Flames in making history. “I am very honored and extremely excited by the commitment that our President (Jerry) Prevo, Ian McCaw, and our administration has made to
Daily News & Notes – 12/30/20
Today’s news and notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Liberty basketball coach Ritchie McKay has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and will miss this week’s games at Lipscomb. He received the positive test result earlier this week and has experienced some mild symptoms. Since learning of the positive test result, McKay has
Liberty Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Liberty men’s basketball head coach Ritchie McKay announced the hiring of Kevin Anderson, joining the program as an assistant coach. In addition, McKay has promoted Brad Soucie to associate head coach for the Flames. “I remember watching Kevin as a player and how much I appreciated his game. I admire what he was and is
Liberty Names Derek Johnston Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
The Liberty men’s basketball coaching staff has rounded out as Ritchie McKay announced the hiring of assistant coach Derek Johnston. “I really think the addition of Derek Johnston to our staff will be terrific,” McKay said. “He has been a part of some programs with great coaches that has resulted in winning basketball. We are
Liberty Hires Joe Pierre III as Director of Player Development
Liberty men’s basketball head coach, Ritchie McKay, has announced the hiring of Joe Pierre III as Director of Player Development. “We are thrilled to welcome Joe to our family and feel that he will add a lot of value to our program,” McKay said. “Joe is a young star in the coaching industry and has
Vic Sfera Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Liberty
Liberty Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ritchie McKay has announced the hiring of Vic Sfera as assistant coach heading into the 2016-17 season. Sfera makes his way to the Hill City following two seasons with the Virginia men’s basketball program. “I am elated to welcome Vic Sfera to our basketball family,” McKay stated. “I’ve had the
Liberty Staff Update
Liberty Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ritchie McKay has announced the promotion of Matt Olinger to assistant coach, and the hiring of Chelsea Mangino as the program’s director of basketball operations. Olinger has worked his way up the program’s ranks, serving as manager and head manager during his undergraduate studies at Liberty. He joined the coaching
Liberty Names Matt Olinger Assistant to the Head Coach
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Liberty Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ritchie McKay has announced that Matt Olinger will serve on staff as the assistant to the head coach, effectively immediately. Previously the director of basketball operations, Olinger will enter his 11th year with the men’s basketball program, which includes eight years on the coaching
McKay Names Staff at Liberty
Ten days after his return to Liberty, head men’s basketball coach Ritchie McKay has announced his coaching staff. , will serve as assistant coaches, while Matt Olinger will remain the program’s director of operations. Getter is no stranger to Liberty basketball after serving on McKay’s staff during the 2008-09 season, helping guide the Flames to a