EDUCATION
· University of Central Oklahoma - Bachelors of Math and Physical Education
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
· Bethel University — Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball | 2024–Present
· Ave Maria University — Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball | 2022–2024
· Beaver High School — Head Boys Basketball Coach | 2021–2022
· Deer Creek High School — Assistant Basketball Coach | 2018–2021
· Burlington High School — Assistant & Head Boys Basketball Coach | 2016–2018
· Cherokee High School — Assistant Basketball Coach | 2012–2015
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
· NAIA National Championship Qualifier - Second Round
· NCCAA Championship Tournament Runner-Up
· State Tournament Qualifier (2016 & 2020)
· 10 All-Conference Players, 2 McDonald's All-Amerincans
· 7 NAIA Scholars, 2 NCCAA All-American, 1 Crossroads League First Team All-Conference Selection
COACHING PHILOSOPHY/WHY DO YOU COACH?
“I coach because I love the game of basketball and the strategic nature of the sport. To me, basketball is a constant chess match that challenges coaches and players to prepare, adapt, compete, and work together toward a common goal.
While I love the competitive and strategic aspects of basketball, the relationships I am able to build with student-athletes are what make coaching most meaningful to me. At Bethel, I value the opportunity to invest in our athletes throughout their four years and watch them grow not only as basketball players, but also as individuals and young adults.I chose Bethel University because of its Christ-centered campus and the opportunity to coach in an environment where faith and athletics are intentionally connected. I am passionate about helping student-athletes grow in their faith, develop as competitors and teammates, and become the people God has called them to be.” – Austin Hawkins
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Austin resides in South Bend, Indiana. His sister and parents both live in my hometown Cherokee, Oklahoma.
