Griffin, Shannon View Full Bio, Amani His coaching experience began as an assistant at a trio of Division III schools. He helped coach seven all-conference performers, including 2002 Patriot League Player of the Year and AP All-American Patrick Doctor, while players earned a spot on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll 14 times. A native of Norwalk, Connecticut, Jefferson received his bachelor's degree in journalism from Southern Connecticut State in 1995. Prior to returning to the college ranks, Jefferson led the South Kent School prep team from 2008 to 2016, leading the Cardinals to an overall record of 131-76. The successful candidate will assist in planning, organizing and coaching the women’s basketball team – ensuring adherence to Pennsylvania State Athletic Association (PSAC) and NCAA rules and regulations; will assist in the development of … The two years prior to that were spent as recruiting coordinator and assistant coach at Stony Brook from 2005 to 2007. Jefferson Named HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week, Three Point Shooting Keys Gannon Win Over No. Jefferson is the 19th head coach in program history and enters his second season in 2020-21. Before taking the head coaching job at South Kent, Jefferson served as an assistant at four different Division I programs over a span of nine seasons. In one season at Colgate, he helped the 2007-08 Raiders go 18-14 overall -- tying the program record for single-season wins -- and reach the Patriot League tournament championship game. There is no additional information to display: Martz, Stephen Entering its 120th season of college basketball, the Indiana Hoosiers will take the Assembly Hall floor for the first time in the 2019-2020 basketball campaign on Tuesday night against the Gannon Golden Knights.This matchup marks the only exhibition game for IU this season. 20 Years, Coaching and basketball instruction at the grate school, high school, and AAU level; Founder/Director, Clarion University W.E.B DuBois Scholarship Fund; Co-founder, Western PA Diversity Directors Consortium; University of Dubuque Basketball 1988 team inducted in University or Dubuque's Hall of Fame, 2003 In his first season, Jefferson helped engineer the second-best turnaround season in Division I in 2001-02, as the Eagles improved by 11 wins to finish 18-12 overall and win the Patriot League regular season championship. Coaching responsibilities include but are not limited to: recruitment of academically … MEMPHIS – Christian Brothers University Director of Athletics Brian Summers has announced John Reilly as the new Head Men's Basketball Coach, on Thursday, May 30. Dodds, Donovan Jefferson's first coaching job was in 1995-96 at Wesleyan in Connecticut. Jefferson brings 24 years of coaching experience with him to Erie, including 12 seasons as a Division I assistant and eight as head coach of the elite prep team at South Kent School in Connecticut. 25/RV Daemen and its best start to a season since 2012-13, Head Coach Kelvin Jefferson has been named HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Kammerer. Additional camp staff includes Gannon men’s basketball coaches, student-athletes of the 2015 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference champions and other area college coaches. Gannon University Names Jim Brunelli Head Women’s Basketball Coach Posted: June 17, 2013 Gannon University has named Jim Brunelli as the next head women's basketball coach. (814) 871-7773. Reilly was named Head Men's Basketball Coach, on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Ogbuagu, Emanuel The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: direct and coordinate the planning, organizing, and coaching of the women’s basketball team and staff; provide leadership, instruction and counseling in the personal and … ERIE, Pa. — Gannon University has named Cleve Wright as its next head women's basketball coach. 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Olsen, Ike The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Rachic, Michael Gannon offers 18 Division II scholarship-granting varsity sports, that includes nine men's and women's teams. His recruiting helped Vermont kick start a sustained run of success that lasts to today, with 20-win seasons in 16 of the past 18 years, as he brought in 2001 America East Rookie of the Year and 2002 Player of the Year T.J. Sorrentine, as well as three-time Player of the Year Taylor Coppenrath. Gannon University announced Friday afternoon that men's head basketball coach John Reilly and women's head basketball coach Jim Brunelli will not be back with the Golden Knights in 2019-20. The announcement was made this morning during a press conference held in the Boardroom of Gannon's Old Main. His 2006-07 recruiting class was ranked 27th in the country by Hoopscooponline.com. There is no additional information to display. Two months after Gannon University rehired Cleve Wright as its women's basketball coach, the school announced the hiring of his assistant coaches. Herster. Forte, Cyril “Jordan and Stephen come to Gannon with a unique … Gin begins his third season as a women's basketball assistant coach at Gannon in 2018-19. Men's Basketball Gannon University Athletics has announced a change in leadership to the University’s men’s basketball team. 25/RV Daemen, 95-67, Gannon Upends No. Prior to his stop at Mercyhurst North East, Pullium was the head boy’s basketball coach at Strong VincentContinue Reading → Gannon University, a Catholic university, invites applications for an Assistant Coach for the Women’s Basketball team. Shannon Pullium has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Gannon University. John T. Reilly enters his second season as head coach of the Christian Brothers University men's basketball team. Stith, who also earned Associated Press honorable mention All-American laurels. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Title. Published: 04/30/2019. Jefferson brings 24 years of coaching experience with him to Erie, including 12 seasons as a Division I assistant and eight as head coach of the elite prep team at … Pickens Jr. Chris Just before heading to Vermont, Jefferson coached two championship seasons at the U.S. From 2001 to 2005, Jefferson spent his first stint on a staff of current Old Dominion coach Jeff Jones, working with Jones at American. She replaces Amanda Parris, who resigned last month to accept an assistant coaching position at NCAA Division I Wofford College of the Southern Conference (SoCon). The 1999-00 version of the Catamounts matched a Division I program record with 16 victories and went 11-7 in the America East. A coaching veteran of nearly three decades at both the NCAA Division I and II levels, Wright served as the Gannon women’s basketball head coach from 2002-13, before serving as the head coach at NCAA Division I Miami (Ohio) from 2013-17 and as an associate head coach at NCAA Division I Eastern Illinois in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. 25/RV Daemen, Men’s Basketball Adds Four Games to 2020-21 Schedule. — Gannon University has named Kelvin Jefferson as its next head men's basketball coach, announcing the hire at a press conference Tuesday morning in the boardroom of Gannon's Old Main. After guiding Gannon to a sweep of No. Walker, Braden Wright, 53, was introduced as the new head coach of the Golden Knights on Friday and will begin his second stint with Gannon … He comes to CBU after a highly decorated career as head coach at Gannon University, where he spent 14 seasons. He played three seasons as a forward for the Division II Owls, averaging 7.1 points and 6.1 rebounds in 75 career games. Cleve Wright was announced as Gannon University’s new women’s basketball head coach at a media event at Gannon’s Old Main in Erie on Friday. We are looking forward to an exciting year of men's basketball under Kelvin's leadership, in which our tradition of excellence both on and off the court will continue.". The announcement was made Friday morning during a press conference held in the Boardroom of Gannon's Old Main. The men participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, water polo, and wrestling. 25/RV Daemen On the Road, 76-73, PREVIEW: Men's Basketball Ready For Two-Game Series Against No. College coaches are limited to phone calls and text messages when recruiting these days, but that hasn't stopped Gannon men's basketball coach Kelvin Jefferson from signing recruits. A coaching veteran of nearly three decades at both the NCAA Division I and II levels, Wright served as the Gannon women’s basketball head coach from 2002-13, before serving as the head coach at NCAA Division I Miami (Ohio) from 2013-17 and as an associate head coach at NCAA Division I Eastern Illinois in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. Stark arrives at Gannon after spending last season as a graduate assistant coach at Stevenson University in … "I am honored to join the Gannon University family," Jefferson said. Head Men's Basketball Coach [email protected] (814) 871-7773 (814) 871-7773: Stephen Griffin: Assistant Men's Basketball Coach [email protected] (814) 871-7773 (814) 871-7773: Jordan Martz: Assistant Men's Basketball Coach [email protected] (814) … Old Dominion improved upon its record and finish in each of the three seasons Jefferson was on its bench, going from 19-12 overall and the Conference USA quarterfinals in 2016-17 to 25-7 overall and the conference semifinals in 2017-18 before last season's championship breakthrough. Clancy, Kevin Kelvin Jefferson, Gannon University's Men's Basketball Head Coach. / Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Pakruojis, Lithuania / Greater Beckley Christian School. Gannon University has named Kelvin Jefferson as its next head men’s basketball, announcing the hire at a press conference Tuesday morning in the boardroom of Gannon’s Old Main. "I'm really excited to add someone with the level of experience that Coach Kest has," Banbury said. Pullium, Max Henriques, Ryan "We had a tremendous pool of very talented candidates, and Kelvin's depth of experience, and his approach and commitment to what we value at Gannon, really exemplifies everything that we were looking for in our next head men's basketball coach. Gannon University Athletics has announced a change in leadership to the women’s basketball team as head coach, Jim Brunelli will not return to the Golden Knights next season. Story Links HIGH POINT, N.C. – High Point University women's basketball coach Chelsea Banbury announced Jodi Kest has joined the staff as an assistant coach today (June 24). In one season at Salem State in Salem, Massachusetts, he helped the Vikings win the MASCAC championship and reach the NCAA round of 16 in 1996-97. Pages in category "Gannon Golden Knights men's basketball coaches" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. Gannon University, a Catholic university, invites applications for the position of Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Gannon University men’s basketball head coach John T. Reilly has announced the addition of Andy Stark to the program’s coaching staff. Stark replaces Thurman Schaetzle who recently moved to Buffalo, N.Y. with his wife following their wedding this summer. Jonaitis, Sean ERIE, Pa. - Gannon University's all-time winningest women's basketball coach Cleve Wright is headed back to downtown Erie. The official athletics website for the Gannon University Golden Knights David Rung, Director of Athletics Media Relations. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Email. Gannon is a member of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference in NCAA Division II. "She has a wealth of knowledge about the game and I feel fortunate to have her … "Gannon offers an excellent opportunity to lead a basketball program that has a history of success at a university that is dedicated to service and faith. In all, over 50 players who came through South Kent during Jefferson's time there signed with a Division I program. ERIE, Pa. — Gannon University has named Kelvin Jefferson as its next head men's basketball coach, announcing the hire at a press conference Tuesday morning in the boardroom of Gannon's Old Main. Jefferson was a captain of the SCSU team during his senior season, and off the court, he was a sports writer for the student newspaper, as well as a member of the Black Student Union and Student Advisory Committee. Amsterdam senior basketball player Andie Gannon drives the lane Wednesday during the the Rams first practice of the winter season at Amsterdam High School. Men’s head coach, John Reilly will not return to the Golden Knights basketball teams next season. Located in Erie, PA, Gannon is a private Catholic university, with an enrollment of … He comes to Gannon after spending the past three seasons as an assistant at Division I Old Dominion, where he helped the Monarchs go 70-28 over three seasons, capping the run with the 2018-19 Conference USA regular season and tournament title and the program's first NCAA tournament berth since 2011. He previously served as the top assistant at Moravian Prep (N.C.) Academy Gannon men’s basketball coach Kelvin Jefferson has filled out his coaching staff for his first season in Erie, announcing the hiring of Jordan Martz and Stephen Griffin as assistant coaches. "After a quick, but extensive search that saw CBU receive more than 100 applicants for our men's basketball … Combined the pair brings experience from multiple levels of college, professional, high school and grassroots basketball. ODU players earned five all-conference honors during his stay in Norfolk, Virginia, including three first-teamers and the 2018-19 Conference USA Player of the Year in B.J. Pullium comes to Gannon after a stint as the head coach at Mercyhurst North East, where he guided the Saints for four seasons. To care for and respect all individuals and their privacy, it is Gannon University policy not to discuss details of personnel matters further. Colosimo, Justin In four seasons in Washington, D.C., Jefferson helped the Eagles go 69-50 overall with three trips to the conference tournament championship game. Reilly had spent the past … To care for and respect all individuals and their privacy, it is Gannon University policy not to discuss details of personnel matters further. He began his college career with one season at Clark University in Massachusetts. Jefferson's first crack at Division I came with two seasons at Vermont. American would return to the top of the conference again two years later, earning the Patriot League regular season title in 2003-04. [email protected] Phone. 4/30/2019 9:28:00 AM Gannon University, a NCAA Division II Catholic university, invites applications for the position of Head Coach, Women’s Basketball. He pulled in 20 rebounds in a game against New Hampshire College during his senior season on his way to leading the New England Collegiate Conference in rebounding during the 1994-95 campaign with 9.2 per game. Reilly comes to CBU after a highly decorated career as head coach at Gannon University, where he spent 14 seasons. Merchant Marine Academy, helping the Mariners to Skyline Conference titles and NCAA tournament berths in both 1997-98 and 1998-99. AMSTERDAM — Eric Duemler issued an edict Thursday afternoon most basketball players dread hearing as the Amsterdam girls' basketball coach told his players to line up for wind sprints. McNeill, Kelvin I would like to thank President Keith Taylor, Vice President of Student Development and Engagement Brian Nichols and Director of Athletics Lisa Goddard McGuirk for this opportunity and their trust. Jordan Martz is entering his second season as an assistant coach with the Gannon men's basketball program in 2020-21. He helped tutor six future NBA players, including 2012 Big East Rookie of the Year Moe Harkless of St. John's, Louisville All-American and national champion Russ Smith, and All-American and 2014 Big Ten Player of the Year Nik Stauskas of Michigan. Kerr, Joseph It is with great excitement that I accept the position to be the next men's basketball coach of the Golden Knights.". Gannon head women’s basketball coach Jim Brunelli has announced the addition of Christina Harvey to the coaching staff. He also coached two Connecticut Gatorade Players of the Year in Matt Moyer and Tremont Waters. ERIE, Pa. – Gannon men's basketball head coach Kelvin Jefferson has been named HoopDirt.com NCAA DII Coach of the Week In his first season with Gannon, Martz helped the Golden Knights to a fifth place finish in the PSAC West with a 14-13 overall record and 13-9 in the PSAC. Jefferson brings 24 years of coaching experience with him to Erie, including 12 seasons as a Division I … Alfonso The Official Athletics Website of Gannon University, Copyright © 2021 Gannon University Golden Knights, David Rung, Director of Athletics Media Relations, video platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Kelvin Jefferson was named head coach at Gannon on April 30, 2019. This list may not reflect recent changes (). Under supervision of the Director of Athletics, this position will lead and direct a nationally recognized, high profile, intercollegiate NCAA Division II basketball program. Kelvin Jefferson. Copman, Ian Jefferson, Jordan The Gannon Golden Knight Coaches Show is back for Episode 2! "We are all very excited to welcome Kelvin Jefferson to Gannon University," Gannon Director of Athletics Lisa Goddard McGuirk said. Head Football Coach [email protected]: Adam Gonzaga: Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks [email protected] (814) 871-5784 (814) 871-5784: Jayson Martin: Offensive Coordinator [email protected]: Kevin Sonnie: Wide Receivers Coach/Recruiting Coordinator [email protected] (814) 871-5706 (814) 871-5706: … One of Gannon's all-time winningest basketball coaches, Wright returns as the Lady Knights embark on their 47th season. Head Men's Basketball Coach. Men's Basketball - Coaching Staff; Image Name Title; Kelvin Jefferson: Head Men's Basketball Coach: Jordan Martz: Assistant Men's Basketball Coach: Stephen Griffin: Assistant Men's Basketball Coach: Shannon Pullium: Assistant Men's Basketball Coach: Max Kerr: Graduate Assistant: Joseph Kammerer: … Skill development is the emphasis of this youth basketball camp led by John T. 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