Richard G. Mission Statement Carter Through my eleven-year journey as an assistant coach, I have been mentored by consistent leaders and winners. The opportunity to impact lives through coaching has been an amazing privilege, and I have earned the trust of my superiors to manage vital aspects of championship programs. While working tirelessly to improve my team and myself, I have forged meaningful relationships which transcend the game of .

Work Experience

Xavier University 2013-Present Assistant Basketball Coach Cincinnati, OH . Extensively scouted opponents during 2013-14 season in which we accrued a 21- 13 overall record and a 3rd place finish in the Big East . Guided Semaj Christon who was named 1st Team All-Big East and All-Big East Tournament . Guided Matt Stainbrook to an Honorable Mention All-Big East selection . Earned an at-large bid to the 2014 NCAA Tournament . Our student-athletes finished ranked 1st in the Big East and tied for 12th nationally in Graduation Success Rate (97%) . Integral part of obtaining the 4th (ESPN) and 9th ranked (Scout.com) recruiting class in the nation which marked the highest ranking in program history. The six-man class was highlighted by several Top 100 players including: Trevon Blueitt (#41), Makinde London (#72), Edmond Sumner (#78), and J.P. Macura (#89)

University of Missouri 2012-2013 Assistant Basketball Coach Columbia, MO . Extensively scouted opponents during 2012-13 season in which we accrued a 23- 13 overall record and a 6th place finish in the SEC. . Coached to a 1st Team All-SEC selection and Lawrence Bowers to 2nd Team All-SEC honors. . Earned an at-large bid to the 2013 NCAA Tournament . Worked closely with former Virginia and DePaul head coach . Credited with the 19th (ESPN) and 20th ranked (Scout.com) recruiting class in the nation. All 3 members of the class were rated in the Top 100: (#33), Torren Jones (#62), and Wes Clark (#70)

Western Michigan University 2008-2012 Assistant Basketball Coach Kalamazoo, MI . Lead scout for all four seasons . Accrued an overall record of 69-63 including three MAC West Championships . Received two postseason invitations: 2010 CIT & 2012 CBI . Mentored and developed David Kool, 2010 MAC Player of the Year, two-time Academic All-American and WMU’s all-time leading scorer . Held student-athletes to high academic standards resulting in a 100 % graduation rate and a team G.P.A. above 3.0 . Assisted in recruiting a Top 20 Mid-Major class in 2012 as ranked by College Insider. The seven-man class included the 2013 MAC Freshman of the Year, Darius Paul Fairfield University 2006-2008 Assistant Basketball Coach/Director of Operations Fairfield, CT . Took over a downtrodden program on the staff of current Providence Head Coach Ed Cooley . Went 27-35 in two years with a 21-15 conference record resulting in the first back- to-back winning conference records in program history . Promoted from Director of Operations to Assistant Coach after only one year . Developed Michael Van Schiak into a 2nd Team All-MAAC player . Served as departmental liaison for XOS digital sports video editing system . Aided in obtaining a Top 5 Mid-Major recruiting class as ranked by College Insider The six-man class was highlighted by Anthony Johnson and Richard Flemming

Michigan State University 2003-2006 Graduate Manager East Lansing, MI . Earned an overall record of 66-31 (33-15 Big Ten) with a trip to the 2005 NCAA Final Four in St. Louis . Extensively developed such players as Alan Anderson (), (Los Angeles Lakers), Maurice Ager ( Mavericks), Chris Hill (11-year European career, and Drew Neitzel () . Worked as an advance opponent scout for several members of the coaching tree: Jim Boylen (Associate Head Coach, San Antonio Spurs), Mark Montgomery (Head Coach, Northern Illinois University), and Dwayne Stephens (Associate Head Coach, Michigan State University) . Served as head coach for summer league team in the Money Ball League, Lansing, MI

Michigan Mustangs AAU Program 2000-2006 Head Coach Detroit, MI . Led different teams to numerous accolades including runner-up at the 2003 Adidas Big Time Tournament . Mentored, coached, and developed players such as: (University of Florida/Atlanta Hawks), (Michigan State University/LA Clippers/2002 Michigan’s Mr. Basketball), Drew Neitzel (Michigan State University/Dallas Mavericks/2004 Michigan’s Mr. Basketball), David Kool (Western Michigan University/2006 Michigan’s Mr. Basketball), and Brad Redford (Xavier University/ 2008 Michigan’s Mr. Basketball) . Helped several other players earn Division I basketball scholarships

East Lansing High School 1999-2003 Varsity Assistant Coach/Junior Varsity Head Coach East Lansing, MI

Education

Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Eli Broad College of Business . B.S., Business Management, May 2003

References

Tom Izzo

Head Basketball Coach

Michigan State University

Ed Cooley Head Basketball Coach Providence College

Steve Hawkins Head Men’s Basketball Coach Western Michigan University

Frank Haith Head Men’s Basketball Coach University of Tulsa

Chris Mack Head Men’s Basketball Coach Xavier University