2026 Spring NABC Clinic - Las Vegas, NV

Coaching Career

UNLV Head Coach (2025-present)

Georgia Tech Head Coach (2016-2023)

• 2021 ACC Tournament Champions

University of Memphis Head Coach (2009-2016)

• 2x C-USA Regular Season Champions (2012, 2013)
• 3x C-USA Tournament Champions (2011, 2012, 2013)

University of Memphis Assistant Coach (2008-2009)

University of Arizona Assistant Coach (2002-2008)

Awards

• 2021 Georgia College Coach of the Year
• 2017 ACC Coach of the Year
• 2017 NABC District 2 Coach of the Year
• 2013 C-USA Coach of the Year

Cori Close was named The Michael Price Family UCLA Women's Head Basketball Coach on April 21, 2011. She is the winningest coach in program history and the first to reach the 300-win milestone at UCLA. Close has led the Bruins to consistent national prominence, including the program's first-ever NCAA Final Four appearance in 2025 and a WNIT Championship in 2015. Known for her commitment to player development and mentorship, her coaching philosophy was deeply influenced by a 15-year mentorship with legendary coach John Wooden.

Coaching Career

UCLA Head Coach (2011-present)

• Big Ten Regular Season Champions (2026)
• 2x Big Ten Tournament Champions (2025, 2026)
• NCAA Regional Championship - Final Four (2025)
• WNIT Championship (2015)

USA Basketball (U19) Head Coach (2021)

• FIBA U19 World Cup Gold Medal (2021)

USA Basketball (U19) Assistant Coach (2019)

• FIBA U19 World Cup Gold Medal (2019)

USA Basketball (U18) Assistant Coach (2018)

• FIBA Americas U18 Championship Gold Medal (2018)

Florida State Associate Head Coach (2004-2011)

UC Santa Barbara Assistant Coach (1995-2004)

UCLA Assistant Coach (1993-1995)

Awards

• NCAA Women's National Champions (2026)
• Big Ten Coach of the Year (2026)
• WBCA NCAA Division I National Coach of the Year (2025)
• Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year (2025)
• Associated Press National Coach of the Year (2025)
• USBWA National Coach of the Year (2025)
• USA Basketball Developmental Coach of the Year (2021)
• Media Pac-12 Coach of the Year (2019)
• WBCA NCAA Division I Region 5 Coach of the Year (2018)
• WBCA NCAA Division I Region 5 Coach of the Year (2016)

Coaching Career
1989 Te Aute College
1989-1991 LA Valley CC (assistant)
1991-1992 UC Santa Barbara (assistant)
1992-1994 Hawaii (assistant)
1994-1998 Northern Arizona (assistant)
1998-1999 Hawaii (assistant)
1999-2003 Pittsburgh (assistant)
2003-2016 Pittsburgh (head coach)
2016-present TCU (head coach)


Championships
NIT Champion (2017)
CBI Champion (2012)
2x Big East Regular Season Champion (2004, 2011)
Big East Tournament Champion (2008)

Awards
Sporting News Coach of the Year (2011)
Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year (2010)
Naismith College Coach of the Year (2009)
Big East Coach of the Year (2004)

Coaching Career

University of Mississippi Head Coach (2023-present)

• 2025 NCAA Sweet 16

University of Texas Head Coach (2021-2023)

Texas Tech University Head Coach (2016-2021)

• 2019 NCAA National Runner-Up
• 2019 NCAA Final Four
• 2019 Big 12 Regular Season Champions
• 2018 NCAA Elite Eight

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Head Coach (2015-2016)

• 2016 Sun Belt Tournament Champions
• 2016 Sun Belt Regular Season Champions

Angelo State University Head Coach (2013-2015)

McMurry University Head Coach (2012-2013)

South Carolina Warriors (ABA) Head Coach (2011-2012)

• 2012 ABA Mid Atlantic Championship

Texas Tech University Associate Head Coach (2008-2011)

Texas Tech University Assistant Coach (2001-2008)

Seminole State College Head Coach (2000-2001)

Fort Scott Community College Head Coach (1999-2000)

University of North Texas Assistant Coach (1997-1999)

Abilene Christian University Assistant Coach (1996-1997)

University of the Incarnate Word Graduate Assistant (1995-1996)

Awards

• 2025 Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year
• 2019 AP National Coach of the Year
• 2019 Big 12 Coach of the Year
• 2019 USBWA District VII Coach of the Year
• 2019 TABC Coach of the Year
• 2018 John McLendon National Coach of the Year
• 2018 Big 12 Co-Coach of the Year
• 2018 NABC District 8 Coach of the Year
• 2018 USBWA District VII Coach of the Year
• 2016 Sun Belt Coach of the Year
• 2016 NABC District 24 Coach of the Year
• 2015 Lone Star Conference Coach of the Year
• 2015 NABC South Central Region Coach of the Year

Matt Gordon is the founder and owner of Arcadia Youth Basketball (AYB), established in 2015.

In addition to his role at AYB, Gordon serves as the Head of School at Bella Vista College Prep and as the Business Director for the Arizona Basketball Coaches Association.

Coaching Career

Bella Vista College Prep Head of School (present)

Phoenix College Head Coach (2001-2015)

• NJCAA National Championship (2014)
• 7x District 1 Championship (2001-2015)
• 7x Region 1 Championship (2001-2015)
• 4x ACCAC Conference Championship (2001-2015)

Dominican University Assistant Coach (2000-2001)

University of Portland Assistant Coach (1998-2000)

Cal State Northridge Assistant Coach (1997-1998)

Awards

• Sporting News High School Boys National Champions (2026)
• 7x NJCAA District 1 Coach of the Year
• 4x ACCAC Coach of the Year
• NABC National Junior College Coach of the Year (2014)
• NJCAA National Junior College Coach of the Year (2014)

Coaching Career

Utah State Head Coach (2026-present)

Northern Iowa Head Coach (2006-2026)

• 5x Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship (2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2026)
• 4x Missouri Valley Conference Regular Season Championship (2009, 2010, 2020, 2022)

Northern Iowa Associate Head Coach (2005-2006)

Northern Iowa Assistant Coach (2001-2005)

North Dakota State Assistant Coach (2000-2001)

North Dakota Assistant Coach (1996-2000)

North Dakota Graduate Assistant (1994-1996)

Awards

• 5x Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year (2009, 2010, 2015, 2020, 2022)

Mississippi State Head Coach (2022-present)

• 2025 NCAA Tournament appearance
• 2024 NCAA Tournament appearance
• 2023 NCAA Tournament appearance

New Mexico State Head Coach (2017-2022)

• 2022 WAC Tournament Champions
• 2022 WAC Regular Season Champions
• 2020 WAC Regular Season Champions
• 2019 WAC Tournament Champions
• 2019 WAC Regular Season Champions
• 2018 WAC Tournament Champions
• 2018 WAC Regular Season Champions

Wichita State Special Assistant (2015-2017)

Bowling Green Head Coach (2014-2015)

Wichita State Assistant Coach (2007-2014)

Illinois State Assistant Coach (2004-2007)

Chipola College Head Coach (2003-2004)

• 2004 Panhandle Conference Regular Season Champions

Howard College Head Coach (2001-2003)

Idaho Assistant Coach (1999-2001)

Independence CC Head Coach (1998-1999)

Kirkwood CC Head Coach (1996-1998)

• 1998 NJCAA Division II National Champions
• 1998 ICCAC Regular Season Champions
• 1997 ICCAC Regular Season Champions

Grand View Assistant Coach (1994-1996)

Elmhurst Assistant Coach (1991-1994)

Awards

• 2020 WAC Coach of the Year
• 2019 WAC Coach of the Year
• 2018 WAC Coach of the Year
• 1998 NJCAA Division II National Coach of the Year

Phil Beckner is a highly regarded NBA Player Development Coach and High-Performance Consultant recognized for his ability to maximize the potential of elite athletes and organizations. Known for his technical expertise and commitment to high standards, Beckner has become one of the most sought-after development coaches in professional basketball, working with a premier list of NBA stars that includes Damian Lillard, Mikal Bridges, and Anfernee Simons. Beyond individual training, he serves as a consultant for high-level college programs and professional teams, focusing on culture, leadership, and skill acquisition. Beckner also co-founded Formula Zero alongside Damian Lillard, an elite camp dedicated to teaching character, work ethic, and accountability to the next generation of top prospects.

Coaching Career

Boise State Associate Head Coach (2017-2018)

• 20-win season and NIT appearance (2018)

Boise State Assistant Coach (2016-2017)

• 20-win season and NIT appearance (2017)

Nebraska Assistant Coach (2015-2016)

Oklahoma City Blue (G-League) Assistant Coach (2014-2015)

Weber State Assistant Coach (2009-2014)

• Big Sky Tournament Champions (2014)
• Big Sky Regular Season Champions (2014)
• Big Sky Regular Season Champions (2010)

Weber State Director of Basketball Operations (2007-2009)

• Big Sky Regular Season Champions (2009)

Buckeye High School (AZ) Assistant Coach (2005-2007)

• Arizona State Champions (2006)

Awards

• Big Sky Conference Champions (2014)
• Big Sky Conference Champions (2010)
• Big Sky Conference Champions (2009)
• Arizona State Champions (2006)

Coaching Career

Southern Miss Head Coach (2019-present)

• 2023 Sun Belt Regular Season Champions

Southeastern Louisiana Head Coach (2014-2019)

• 2018 Southland Regular Season Champions

Jones County JC Head Coach (2012-2014)

• 2014 NJCAA Division I National Champions

Oak Grove HS Head Coach (2011-2012)

St. Stanislaus HS Head Coach (1992-2011)

• 2011 MHSAA 4A State Champions

Awards

• 2023 Joe Gottfried Sun Belt Coach of the Year
• 2023 NABC District 23 Coach of the Year
• 2011 Mississippi Association of Coaches (MAC) Coach of the Year
• 3x Biloxi Sun-Herald South Mississippi Coach of the Year

Coaching Career

University of Pennsylvania Head Coach (2025-present)

University of Iowa Head Coach (2010-2025)

• 2022 Big Ten Tournament Champions
• 7x NCAA Tournament Appearances (2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
• 2013 NIT Runner-up
• Winningest coach in program history (297 wins)

Siena College Head Coach (2005-2010)

• 3x MAAC Regular Season Champions (2008, 2009, 2010)
• 3x MAAC Tournament Champions (2008, 2009, 2010)
• 3x NCAA Tournament Appearances (2008, 2009, 2010)

UNC Greensboro Head Coach (1999-2005)

• 2002 SoCon Regular Season Champions
• 2001 SoCon Tournament Champions
• 2001 NCAA Tournament Appearance

University of Notre Dame Assistant Coach (1988-1999)

Lehigh University Head Coach (1985-1988)

• 1988 ECC Tournament Champions
• 1988 NCAA Tournament Appearance

Lehigh University Assistant Coach (1983-1985)

University of Pennsylvania Assistant Coach (1982-1983)

Awards

• Ivy League Tournament Champions (2026)
• Coaches vs. Cancer Champion Award (2015)
• NABC District I Coach of the Year (2010)
• MAAC Coach of the Year (2009)
• BCANY Coach of the Year (2009)

Coaching Career

UC Santa Barbara Head Men's Coach (2017-present)

• 2x Big West Tournament Champions (2021, 2023)
• 2x Big West Regular Season Champions (2021, 2023)
• School record for most wins in a single season (27 in 2022-2023)

University of Arizona Associate Head Coach (2013-2017)

• 3x Pac-12 Regular Season Champions (2014, 2015, 2017)
• 2x Pac-12 Tournament Champions (2015, 2017)
• 2x NCAA Elite Eight (2014, 2015)

University of Arizona Assistant Coach (2011-2013)

University of New Orleans Head Coach (2007-2011)

University of California Assistant Coach (2001-2007)

• 2006 Pac-10 Tournament Champions

University of California Video Coordinator (1999-2001)

Awards

• 2021 Big West Coach of the Year

Coaching Career

University of St. Thomas Head Coach (2011-present)

• 2025 Summit League Tournament Runner-up
• 2016 NCAA Division III National Champions
• 2013 NCAA Division III Final Four
• 9x MIAC Regular Season Champions (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021)
• 3x MIAC Tournament Champions (2012, 2013, 2015)

University of St. Thomas Assistant Coach (2000-2011)

• 2011 NCAA Division III National Champions
• 2009 NCAA Division III Final Four

Awards

• 2025 Hugh Durham Award Finalist
• 5x MIAC Coach of the Year (2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020)
• 2016 NABC Division III National Coach of the Year
• 2016 D3hoops.com West Region Coach of the Year
• 2016 D3 News National Coach of the Year
• 2015 Basketball Times Division III National Coach of the Year
• 2013 Basketball Times Division III National Coach of the Year
• 2x NABC West District Coach of the Year (2013, 2016)

Coaching Career
2001-2004 Carver High School (GA) (head coach)
2004-2016 Miller Grove High School (GA) (head coach)
2016-2018 Georgia State University (assistant)
2018-present Pace Academy (GA) (head coach)
2014-2021 Basketball Junior National Team (assistant)
2021 USA Basketball Men's U16 National Team (head coach)
2022 USA Basketball Men's U17 National Team (head coach)

474-111 record (.810) in 24 seasons as a high school head coach (through 2022)



Championships
Georgia High School Regional 6AA Championship (2022)
5x Georgia High School State Champions at Miller Grove High School
Back-to-back Georgia High School State Championships (2019,2020)

Awards
Named Head Coach of NIKE Hoops Summit Team (2020, 2021)
National High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year (2016)
USA TODAY All-USA Coach of the Year (2014)
Georgia Sports Writers Association Coach of the Year (2013)
Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Class 5A Coach of the Year (2013)
3x Georgia Class 4A Coach of the Year (2010, 2011, 2012)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia Class 4A Coach of the Year (2010, 2011, 2012)

Kyle Cooper has transformed Howard College into a national powerhouse, leading the program to a historic 2025-26 season that culminated in an NJCAA Division I National Championship. Under his guidance, the Hawks finished the year with a 33-4 record and earned the program's first national title in over a decade. During his tenure, Cooper has prioritized player development, sending 10 players to the NCAA Division I level and mentoring multiple NJCAA All-Americans.

Prior to Howard, Cooper spent a season as an assistant at Tarleton State, helping the program achieve school records for wins in its Division I era. He also previously served as head coach at Western Texas College, where he recorded a 38-19 record and led the Westerners to back-to-back Region V tournament appearances.

Coaching Career

Howard College Head Coach/Athletic Director (2023-present)

• NJCAA Division I National Championship (2026)
• Southwest District Championship (2026)
• WJCAC Regular Season Championship (2026)

Tarleton State Assistant Coach (2022-2023)

Western Texas College Head Coach (2020-2022)

Mississippi Gulf Coast CC Assistant Coach (2019-2020)

Little Priest Tribal College Head Coach (2018-2019)

North Iowa Area CC Associate Head Coach/Assistant Coach (2011-2017)

Awards

• NABC Two-Year College National Coach of the Year (2026)
• NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Coach of the Year (2026)
• WJCAC Coach of the Year (2026)
• NJCAA National Tournament Coach of the Tournament (2026)