Bethel University (Ind)

EDUCATION

• Appalachian State University (N.C.) – Master of Business Administration (2016)
• Gardner-Webb University (N.C.) – Bachelor of Science: Sports Management (2013)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Lees-McRae College (N.C.), Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach (2018-19)
• Lees-McRae College (N.C.), Men’s Basketball Assistant Head Coach (2017-18)
• Appalachian State University (N.C.), Men’s Basketball Director of Basketball Operations (2017)
• Appalachian State University (N.C.), Men’s Basketball Director of Player Development (2016-17)
• Appalachian State University (N.C.), Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant / Video Coordinator (2014-16)
• Gardner-Webb University (N.C.), Men’s Basketball Student Assistant / Video Coordinator (2011-14)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) (2013-present)

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

• Bethel University (Ind.)
  • Has helped coach 2 NAIA All-Americans, 2 NCCAA All-Americans, and 9 Crossroads League All-Conference players (2019-21)
  • Has helped coach 2 NAIA, 11 NCCAA, and 6 Crossroads League Athletes of the Week (2019-21)
  • Has helped the Pilots to a 45-22 (18-15 CL) record (2019-21)
• Lees-McRae College (N.C.)
  • National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) / Under Armour Top 30 Under 30 Coach (2018)
  • One of 30 NCAA coaches in the country selected for the NCAA Leadership Academy (2018)
  • Conference Carolinas Tournament Champions (2018)
  • NCAA DII Men’s Basketball National Tournament – Southeast Region (2018)
  • Helped coach the Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Year and three All-Conference players (2017-19)
  • Recruiting coordinator for the highest-ranked class in Lees-McRae history
• Appalachian State University (N.C.)
  • Worked under Jim Fox, who recruited and coached Steph Curry at Davidson
• Gardner-Webb University (N.C.)
  • Worked under Chris Holtmann, the current head coach at the Ohio State University

COACHING PHILOSOPHY / WHY DO YOU COACH?

• I believe it is important to not over complicate things and communicate clearly to your guys. Every team is different, and every player is different. Year to year all coaches’ philosophies change on what gives their team the best chance to win with that particular year’s personnel. Being an assistant coach, it is my job to pass along and enforce the philosophy of our heaed coach, and I take great pride in that. I believe th absolute most important thing in coaching is relationships. Having a great relationship with each individual player, so that I know how to coach them and get the most out of them both on and off the floor. Relationship with the staff is key, so we are all on the same page in what we are trying to do. Lastly, relationships with the administration and supporters are extremely important as well.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

• Mark, and his wife Hannah, reside in Mishawaka. His father, Scott, played basketball at Taylor University (Ind.) and has been a college basketball coach for more than 25 years. His sister, Kylie, was an eight-time individual conference champion for Liberty University (Va.) women’s track & field.