Bethany College has named Dan O’Dowd ’86 as the new men’s head basketball coach. O’Dowd has 24 year NCAA Division I coaching experience, including successful stops at Arizona State University and Ole Miss. “Words cannot describe how excited I am to be returning to my alma mater as Bethany College’s next head basketball coach. I
Southwestern Christian University tabs Jon Mack as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Southwestern Christian University announced Jon Mack as its next head men’s basketball coach Wednesday. Mack comes to SCU after serving as head coach at the University of Valley Forge (Pa.) for 17 seasons, and athletic director for the past 13 years. “I had tasked our search committee with finding a candidate who is enthusiastic about
Rob Blouin Named Head Basketball Coach at Fisher College
Rob Blouin has been named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Fisher College. He replaces former Head Coach David Lindberg who stepped down this past spring after his 12-years at the helm. Coach Blouin just finished his sixth year on Lindberg’s staff, and third as the Associate Head Coach. Coach Blouin has been heavily involved in
Chase Teichmann Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Florida College
Head Coach and Athletic Director, Pat Todd, announced the appointment of Chase Teichmann, as the assistant men’s basketball coach at Florida College. “We are very excited to welcome Chase to our basketball family. Chase has had the opportunity to learn from some outstanding coaches in our profession. He understands the culture of Florida College and
NAIA DIRT: Peru State Head Coach Resigns
Following up on a tweet that I sent over the weekend… Peru State Head Basketball Coach Eric Behrens has resigned and will return to Omaha Central HS where his son plays. Behrens went 53-41 during his three seasons at Peru State and had spent 13 seasons at Omaha Central (283-58) before that. An official announcement
HOT: Indiana Tech’s Peckinpaugh Resigns; Will Become Assistant at IPFW
Indiana Tech men’s basketball head coach John Peckinpaugh has resigned, effective immediately, to take an assistant coaching position at his alma matter, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) for the Fort Wayne men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Debbie Warren announced. “Coach Peckinpaugh has done a good job here at Indiana Tech, positioning us to
Oleen Announces Retirement as Head Basketball Coach at Bethany College (KS)
Clair Oleen ’77, Bethany College’s long-serving and legendary coach, announced his retirement from coaching today. For 38 years, Oleen masterfully controlled the Bethany basketball sideline as the winningest coach in the college’s history. Coach Oleen is the current Dean of KCAC men’s basketball coaches. “Bethany is a place that grows on you. The people make
OFFICIAL: Tommy Brown Named Head Basketball Coach at Webber International University
Thanks to a great source who got us out in front of this one last week. It’s now been made official that Tommy Brown has been tabbed as the next Head Basketball Coach at Webber International University. Coach Brown brings with him 18 years of experience as a head coach. At the age of 45,
Darren Tighe named Head Basketball Coach at Mayville State
The Mayville State Comets have announced that they have hired Ridgewater Community College Head Coach Darren Tighe as their new Men’s Basketball Coach. Coach Tighe on his new opportunity – “My family and I are thrilled to be joining the Mayville State University family! I want to thank Athletic Director Mike Moore, President Dr. Gary Hagen, the search
Todd Franklin Named Head Basketball Coach at Simpson University (CA)
Simpson University director of athletics, Tom Galbraith, announced Friday that Todd Franklin has been hired as the university’s head men’s basketball coach and assistant director of athletics. He officially begins his duties May 1. Franklin returns to his alma mater to lead the Red Hawks after one of the most successful high school coaching careers
Daily Dirt – 4/7/17
A few quick things that I’ve heard… Interesting new name that I’ve heard at Furman is Marquette assistant Chris Carrawell. The former Duke standout has been on Steve Wojciechowski’s staff for the past three seasons. After graduating, the 2000 ACC Player of the Year spent time overseas before returning to Duke where he worked in
Daily Dirt II – 4/5/17
Been a busy day. Here are a few more things that I’ve heard while flipping between the Red Sox and Celtics… Earlier today in the first edition of the Daily Dirt, I mentioned some names at New Mexico. I’ve now been told that UT Arlington head coach Scott Cross should be added to the list.