DAN J. NICHOLS
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
•27 years of head coaching experience
-Color commentator Cox 7 Basketball
•NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA and 5A levels
•Four ACCAC D2 Conference Titles
•ACCAC Coach of the Year 2008, 2011
•NJCAA District 1 Coach of the Year, 2005, 2008, 2012
NJCAA All Star Coach x 2
•7 Junior College All American players
•3 high school playoff appearances and state qualifications
•Two Arizona 5A Jr. State Championships
•Proven athletic administrative skills
•Jammin’ Hoops summer camps & tournaments, director
•.700 life-time winning percentage
-2012 + 2013 Learfield Cup Winners
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Associate Athletic Director, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix Arizona (2009-present) 2012 & 2013 Learfield Cup Winners
Head Coach, NCAA Men’s Basketball, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona (2008-2009)
[13-14], PAC West Conference
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, South Mountain Community College, Phoenix, Arizona (2001-2008; 2009 to present)
[210-129], NJCAA,
· 3 Conference Championships, 3 Region Championships, 1 ACCAC Championship,
· Ranked #1 in the Nation for 2010-11
Final 8 2012 NJCAA Tournament
· Finished 7th national tournament 2007 District Title game 2005
· 7 All Americans
· ACCAC Coach of the Year, 2008, 2011
· NJCAA West Region Coach of the Year, 2005, 2008, 2012
Scout, Quantitative Scouting, Phoenix, Arizona. NBA scouting and offensive game analysis. (1999-2001)
Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball, California Baptist University, Riverside, CA (1999-2000) [14-14]
Head Varsity Coach, Men’s Basketball, Maryvale & Central High schools, Phoenix Union High Schools (1995-2001)
[66-48]
· 3 Regional Playoff appearances
· 1 Arizona State Tournament qualification
· Numerous rankings in Arizona Top Ten
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, Isaac Junior High School, Phoenix School District. (1986-1994)
[109-34]
· 2 Arizona State Championships
· 3 City Titles
WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate Athletic Director, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona (2008 to present)
Educator, Isaac School District, physical education teacher (1985 – 2005)
Owner, Doc’s Gym I & Doc’s Gym II, Phoenix, Arizona (1988- 2000)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & EXPERTISE:
Athletic administrative skills: budgeting, travel planning, staffing, academic standards, public relations
Heart Savers CPR and First Aid certified
Arizona State licensed counselor, Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Expert Strength & conditioning
SELECTED MEDIA INTERVIEWS:
• Varsity Zone, KTVK- Channel 3, Phoenix, April 2011
• PAC West Video Magazine, October 2008
• Coaches Corner, March 2011
• Arizona Republic, 2008 – 2011 (numerous articles)
EDUCATION
2002: C.A.G.S. Ottawa University, Professional Counseling (licensed 2004)
2000: M.A. Counseling/Human Relations, Northern Arizona University
1985: B.A. Physical Education, Arizona State University
1982: A.A. Business Administration, Scottsdale Community College
REFERENCES:
Keith Baker, Grand Canyon University, Athletic Director, keith.baker@gcu.edu • 602-723-9190
Todd Eastin, SMCC Athletic Director, todd.eastin@smcmail.maricopa.edu • 602-502-4005
Scott Mossman, partner, Synergy Sports, scott@synergysportstech.com • 951-318-4576
John Spezia, president, NJCAA Coaches Association, coachspeziainc@aol.com • 217-274-8898
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
•27 years of head coaching experience
-Color commentator Cox 7 Basketball
•NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA and 5A levels
•Four ACCAC D2 Conference Titles
•ACCAC Coach of the Year 2008, 2011
•NJCAA District 1 Coach of the Year, 2005, 2008, 2012
NJCAA All Star Coach x 2
•7 Junior College All American players
•3 high school playoff appearances and state qualifications
•Two Arizona 5A Jr. State Championships
•Proven athletic administrative skills
•Jammin’ Hoops summer camps & tournaments, director
•.700 life-time winning percentage
-2012 + 2013 Learfield Cup Winners
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Associate Athletic Director, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix Arizona (2009-present) 2012 & 2013 Learfield Cup Winners
Head Coach, NCAA Men’s Basketball, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona (2008-2009)
[13-14], PAC West Conference
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, South Mountain Community College, Phoenix, Arizona (2001-2008; 2009 to present)
[210-129], NJCAA,
· 3 Conference Championships, 3 Region Championships, 1 ACCAC Championship,
· Ranked #1 in the Nation for 2010-11
Final 8 2012 NJCAA Tournament
· Finished 7th national tournament 2007 District Title game 2005
· 7 All Americans
· ACCAC Coach of the Year, 2008, 2011
· NJCAA West Region Coach of the Year, 2005, 2008, 2012
Scout, Quantitative Scouting, Phoenix, Arizona. NBA scouting and offensive game analysis. (1999-2001)
Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball, California Baptist University, Riverside, CA (1999-2000) [14-14]
Head Varsity Coach, Men’s Basketball, Maryvale & Central High schools, Phoenix Union High Schools (1995-2001)
[66-48]
· 3 Regional Playoff appearances
· 1 Arizona State Tournament qualification
· Numerous rankings in Arizona Top Ten
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, Isaac Junior High School, Phoenix School District. (1986-1994)
[109-34]
· 2 Arizona State Championships
· 3 City Titles
WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate Athletic Director, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona (2008 to present)
Educator, Isaac School District, physical education teacher (1985 – 2005)
Owner, Doc’s Gym I & Doc’s Gym II, Phoenix, Arizona (1988- 2000)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & EXPERTISE:
Athletic administrative skills: budgeting, travel planning, staffing, academic standards, public relations
Heart Savers CPR and First Aid certified
Arizona State licensed counselor, Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Expert Strength & conditioning
SELECTED MEDIA INTERVIEWS:
• Varsity Zone, KTVK- Channel 3, Phoenix, April 2011
• PAC West Video Magazine, October 2008
• Coaches Corner, March 2011
• Arizona Republic, 2008 – 2011 (numerous articles)
EDUCATION
2002: C.A.G.S. Ottawa University, Professional Counseling (licensed 2004)
2000: M.A. Counseling/Human Relations, Northern Arizona University
1985: B.A. Physical Education, Arizona State University
1982: A.A. Business Administration, Scottsdale Community College
REFERENCES:
Keith Baker, Grand Canyon University, Athletic Director, keith.baker@gcu.edu • 602-723-9190
Todd Eastin, SMCC Athletic Director, todd.eastin@smcmail.maricopa.edu • 602-502-4005
Scott Mossman, partner, Synergy Sports, scott@synergysportstech.com • 951-318-4576
John Spezia, president, NJCAA Coaches Association, coachspeziainc@aol.com • 217-274-8898
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