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- Coach Osina returns to WC, and to the recruiting trail (TX) Weatherford Democrat. “That was before he returned as men’s basketball coach of the Weatherford College Coyotes. Now, he’s spending much of his time recruiting as he begins the …”
- *Raisin Kane: GRU Men’s Basketball Coach Dip Metress Brings Back … (GA) WJBF-TV. “On a recent basketball recruiting trip, Georgia Regents University Jaguars men’s coach Dip Metress made a special stop to purchase two rugs. He was told they …”
- PREPS: Eisenhower’s Steve Johnson out as Athletic Director, boys … (CA) San Bernardino Sun. “Decorated coach Steve Johnson will not return as Eisenhower High School’s athletic director or boys basketball coach this coming school year, according to …”
- A chance to improve, be seen (OR) Albany Democrat Herald. “… 2004, the longtime girls basketball coach needed something to occupy his time. … friend Craig Swanson, who was the girls basketball coach at West Albany at …”
- Shaw Assistant To Claflin (SC) Thenewjournalandguide. “Claflin University has named Ricky B. Jackson its head men’s basketball coach. Jackson joins the Panther staff after serving five years as the top assistant to the …”
- Howell follows family tradition into coaching (IN) The Herald Bulletin. “Back in 2005, Howell, alongside his father, Lapel head basketball coach … At 25, Howell comes to his new job a young prospect not far removed from the high …”
- Coaching, education important to new teacher (IN) Shelbynews. “Having been a boys’ basketball coach since graduating from Edinburgh High School in 2002, coaching is an important component of his new job, he said.
- Cal Poly basketball assistant Freeman takes JC job in Washington (CA) The San Luis Obispo Tribune. “Joe Callero tweeted about a job opening, and within an hour and a half, the Cal Poly men’s basketball head coach had already received calls from three …”
- SPORTS: Peninsula College selects Cal Poly assistant Mitch … (WA) Peninsula Daily. “Peninsula College selects Cal Poly assistant Mitch Freeman as men’s basketball coach.”
- Blow To Virginia State (VA) Thenewjournalandguide. “Pending Board of Visitors’ approval, Blow becomes the school’s 20th men’s basketball coach. He replaces Darryl Jacobs who resigned earlier this summer to …”
- AU names Garrity new head women’s basketball coach (SC) Anderson Independent Mail. “I am extremely and truly honored to be named the head women’s basketball coach at Anderson University,” Garrity said. “I would like to thank Dr. Whitaker and …”
- New coach brings confidence for Southern Alamance girls’ team (NC) Burlington Times News. “Amy Sarratt was drawn to the girls’ basketball coaching position at Southern Alamance because of the success of the program in the past few years. When she …”
- Pergola comes home to Ringgold (CA) Tribune-Review. “When Phil Pergola became the boys’ basketball coach and athletic director at California Area in … When I came here, I told them this job was no stepping stone.”
- Holman tapped as new Lady Rams’ head basketball coach (TX) Mineral Wells Index. “After hunting much of the summer for a head high school girls’ basketball coach, on Tuesday evening Mineral Wells ISD trustees approved hiring Leslie Holman …”
- Marcus Stanton promoted to Austin-East boys’ basketball coach (TN) Knoxville News Sentinel. “Marcus Stanton, who was an assistant boys’ basketball coach at Austin-East … Mitchell resigned after 21 seasons earlier this month to take a coaching job at …”