MBB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[arena]

I was thinking of this earlier but don't know where to find it.........was GVW a JV coach at Hope?.....or better, what where his credentials before being hired as the Hope coach?

I know he was at Grand Haven in some capacity at some time.

Anyone know?

I just think he was the (only) varsity assistant for a time, and also might think they didn't have JV back then. My guess is that the JV started after he was there sometime in the 1970s, but that's just conjecture.

The only assistant , you're kidding right?  That is close to blasphemy to have only one assistant coach at hope college.  so who did they get to fill up the team pictures then or was that back before cameras had the capability to take a panoramic photo and squeeze the one coach per player ratio in to the picture.  If that was the case I guess it made sense at the time to only have one assistant.  

The '70s were a different time.

And given the Hope v Calvin records from the 70's, I'm all for as many assistants as we can find

1970's Hope v Calvin 0-21

1980 to present Hope v Calvin 46-35

Cool, that's still a +10 advantage.

[Gregory Sager]

Now that GVW is gone, is Orange Pants still going to "help" recruit?

Flying Dutch Fan helps with recruiting?

[AlwaysHope]

I was thinking of this earlier but don't know where to find it.........was GVW a JV coach at Hope?.....or better, what where his credentials before being hired as the Hope coach?

I know he was at Grand Haven in some capacity at some time.

Anyone know?

I just think he was the (only) varsity assistant for a time, and also might think they didn't have JV back then. My guess is that the JV started after he was there sometime in the 1970s, but that's just conjecture.

Floyd Brady played varsity at Hope from 1964-68.

[almcguirejr]

Alan Babbit's thoughts this morning:

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/sports/x932337125/COLUMN-New-Hope-coach-will-face-high-expectations-for-national-itle

[cambria321]

Suggestion to replace GVW:   Brian Van Haaften, Buena Vista, Storm Lake, IA.
Played at Northwestern College when Dr. Bultman was President at that institution.

[almcguirejr]

Suggestion to replace GVW:   Brian Van Haaften, Buena Vista, Storm Lake, IA.
Played at Northwestern College when Dr. Bultman was President at that institution.

He really turned that program around when he got there.  Only one winning season in 15-16 years prior.  He's never had a losing season.

http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/coaching-staff.dot

He doesn't appear to have the kinesology background that Hope has expressed some desire in having.

[oldknight]

Suggestion to replace GVW:   Brian Van Haaften, Buena Vista, Storm Lake, IA.
Played at Northwestern College when Dr. Bultman was President at that institution.

He really turned that program around when he got there.  Only one winning season in 15-16 years prior.  He's never had a losing season.

http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/coaching-staff.dot

He doesn't appear to have the kinesology background that Hope has expressed some desire in having.

I'm not sure kinesiology is the mandate. It's my understanding that Hope (like Calvin) requires their head coach to either have a doctorate, or be working towards one at the time of hire. If so, that would eliminate Matt Neil and a few other people who might otherwise be interested. Van Haaften certainly has an impressive resume, including a masters from Drake University, an institution Jeff Febus and I agree is our second most favorite school. Van Haaften also grew up in Pella, which means he would get my wife's vote.

[usee]

Before we count any potential candidate out as Hope's next head basketball coach, let's not get too caught up in the phrase "national search," and remember this sentence from President Bultman as well:  "There was no timetable Tuesday for when the new coach will be hired, Bultman said. Internal and external candidates will be considered, he added."

Four years ago, Bloomington, Illinois-based Illinois Wesleyan announced a "national search" for its open men's basketball coaching position.  While there were, in fact, applicants from all across the country, IWU hired the head basketball coach from Bloomington (IL) High Schoool (IWU alum Ron Rose).

I suspect that often at the small college level, "national" searches result in hires very close to home.  

Last year Wheaton ran a "national search" to replace retiring coach Bill Harris. They had 4 candidates on the short list, 2 from completely outside the school. They hired Mike Schauer, a former player and assistant coach whose wife also is a Wheaton grad.

It makes sense to hire a coach with close ties to the school and program if its available.  If you have steak at home why go out for dinner?

[HopeConvert]

The job announcement has been posted:

Kinesiology  (Head Men's Basketball Coach): Responsibilities include but are not limited to: (1) head coach of men's basketball program  (2) teaching in Kinesiology Department, and (3) fulfilling the role and responsibilities of a faculty member of Hope College. The successful candidate will have experience in coaching basketball and teaching in kinesiology . A Kinesiology degree of at least a master's is required, a doctorate is preferred. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to combine excellence in coaching and teaching; adherence to Hope College, MIAA, and NCAA rules; and commitment to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective. RANK AND SALARY: Ten-month faculty position. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Consideration of candidates will begin May 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Submit letter of application, resume, statement of coaching and teaching philosophy, official graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation electronically to Dr. Mark Northuis (Northuis@hope.edu)

[realist]

"Kinesiology, from the Greek words kinesis (movement) and kinein (to move), also known as human kinetics, is the science of human movement. It is a regulated health profession that focuses on physical activity.[1] A kinesiological approach applies science-based medical principles to the analysis, preservation and enhancement of human movement in all settings and populations.[2] Kinesiologists work in research, the fitness industry, clinically, and in industrial environments.[3] Studies of human motion may be supported by computer vision, using stereo camera systems for pose recognition and motion modeling".

[sac]

Kinesiology is the fancy smancy term for Phys Ed. 



I'm kind of surprised by the May 1 date, I thought this might be done by deposit day.  The obvious assumption then is that this will be a much wider search than maybe some people close to the program originally thought......or predicted.

[oldknight]

With GVW's retirement, I believe KVS is now the longest tenured coach in the MIAA.

[realist]

I tend to agree with Sac.  The term kinesiology is broad enough to allow for considerable interpretation.  If there was an internal candidate that was the clearly obvious candidate why go through the charade of a national search?  I do not know any of the parties involved, but one has to guess that there are going to be several very disappointed internal candidates (whether the finalist is internal or external).  The May 1 date allows for most exams to be over, and will give the powers that be some time to discuss issues with the various parties.  
Our level of respect for A. Babbit varies, but he probably is correct the "Hope family" really wants the men's program to match the women's program.  That is indeed a high standard, and is going to take a very driven individual.

[sac]

With GVW's retirement, I believe KVS is now the longest tenured coach in the MIAA.

I was going to ask today if GVW and KVS had squared off in more Hope/Calvin games than any other coaching duo?

I'm not that 'up' on my Calvin coaching history.

[KnightSlappy]

If there was an internal candidate that was the clearly obvious candidate why go through the charade of a national search?

I think a lot of made of 'national searches' so that if/when an internal candidate is hired the school can point to the search to say they did their due dilligence.