Associate Head Coach of Men’s Basketball
Grand Canyon University (GCU)
March 2019 - April 2020
Phoenix, AZ
Head Coach of Men’s Basketball
University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV)
April 2016 - March 2019
Las Vegas, NV
Head Coach of Men’s Basketball
New Mexico State University
June 2007 - April 2016
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Basketball Coach Accomplishments
- Five NCAA Tournament berths, in last Six years (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015)
- Regular Season Conference Champion 2008, 2015 Five WAC Tournament Championships (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015)
- 175-100 All-time record, ranked Third in school history
- 18-3 WAC Tournament game record
- 26 Wins in 2012 holds the second most wins in a single season in school history
- Six 20 plus-Win Seasons
- Most wins (21) as a first-year head coach in school history
- 2012 first time in school history three players joined the 1,000 Career Points Club in the same season
- Season-ending RPI in 2010 was highest in school history
- Highest GPA on record in fall of 2012
- APR has increased from 848 to 980 in a four year period
- Fundraising increased by over 440% since arrival
Assistant Basketball Coach
University of Louisville
April 2005 - June 2007
Louisville, KY
- Conducted individual skill development programs.
- Coached and assisted players with weight programs and on the floor development
- Top 5 Recruiting Class in 2006-2007
- Prepared and presented scouting reports of opponents
- Television and radio interviews in addition to print media interaction
- Responsible for all aspects of recruiting nationwide
Assistant Basketball Coach
University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV)
April 2004 - April 2005
Las Vegas, NV
- Responsible for all aspects of recruiting both nationwide and international
- Top 25 Recruiting Class in 2004-2005
- Scouting duties for eight opponents during the season
- Interact with donors and alumni for fundraising and promotional objectives
- Organized and conducted skill development sessions
- Television and radio interviews in addition to print media interaction
Assistant Basketball Coach, Recruiting Coordinator
University of Southern California
July 2003 - April 2004
Los Angeles, CA
- Responsible for all aspects of recruiting nationwide
- Top 5 Recruiting Class in 2003-2004
- Coached and assisted players with weight programs and on floor development
- Prepared scouting reports
- Interact with donors and media for fundraising and promotional objectives
Assistant Basketball Coach, Recruiting Coordinator
San Diego State University
June 1999 - July 2003
San Diego, CA
- 2002-2003 season responsible for signing the first McDonald’s All-American at San Diego State
- Successfully recruited and signed Mountain West Conference MVP, Top 40 Class in 1999-2000 and Top 25 Class in 2000-2001
- Responsible for all aspects of recruiting nationwide
- Conducted individual skill development programs. Coached and assisted players with weight programs and on floor development
- Prepared scouting reports including video edits
- Interact with boosters and media for the program’s marketing and promotions
- Monitored academic progress of players
- Assisted with scheduling and summer camps
Associate Head Coach, Physical Education Instructor
Santa Monica College
June 1997 - June 1999
Santa Monica, CA
- Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the basketball team
- Duties included coaching, recruiting, conditioning and scouting
- Community duties included fundraising, media interaction and community relations
- Academic responsibilities included study hall scheduling, tutor coordinator, study plans, and teaching
- Other duties included financial aid, transportation, and lodging coordinator
Assistant Basketball Coach
California State University, Sacramento
Aug 1996 - June 1997
Sacramento, CA
- Responsible for fundraising, scouting reports, video exchange, financial aid counseling, promotions, recruiting, travel arrangements and community relations
- Involved with on-court coaching, conditioning and academic planning
Physical Education Instructor, Associate Head Coach, Head Coach, Assistant Coach
Santa Monica College
Sept 1991 - Aug 1996
Santa Monica, CA
Served as Head Coach in 1995, Associate Head Coach in 1996, Head Assistant Coach from 1991 through 1994 and Physical Education Instructor for the duration.
- Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the basketball team
- Duties included coaching, recruiting, conditioning, scouting, fundraising, media interaction, transportation, lodging, financial aid, study halls, tutoring, coordinating, academic planning, community relations, teaching and study plans
- Western States Conference Coach of the Year 1995
Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach
Hamilton High School
July 1983 - Sept 1991
Los Angeles, CA
- Duties included conditioning, academic counseling, budget planner, scheduling and coaching
Summary of Skills
Education
Thirty (30) years of coaching experience and sixteen (16) years recruiting experience. Strong knowledge of basketball coaching techniques. Excellent communication skills. Very strong interpersonal skills; proven strengths in motivating and working with players. Relentless recruiter with large recruiting contact base. Experienced in working with boosters & alumni, media, and others in developing support. Dedicated and exceptionally hard working, highly motivated and energetic. Strong computer skills.
- 1987 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics – the University of California at Los Angeles
- 2003 Master Program in Education – California State University, Sacramento