Mike Terpstra (born 1963), is an American

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coach. He has previously served various positions with junior college, high school, and

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. He is the CEO of University Recruiting Group, an organization that assistants athletes and coaches through the recruiting process. He helped the

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win the Western Division championship before losing to the

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in the championship round.

Ripon Christian High School

Terpstra helped lead the high school to three state championships (1992 and 1994 as head coach and 1988 as assistant coach).

Northwest Nazarane University

During his tenure with Northwest Nazarane, he compiled a 17–10 record. That record was the best record the school has had as a Division II school.

Oklahoma City Thunder

Terpstra began his tenure with the Thunder in the 2013–14 NBA season. The Thunder accumulated the best NBA record before the

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so the 2013–14 Oklahoma City Thunder coaches coached the Western Conference All-Stars.

Personal life

Terpstra attended the University of the Pacific and earned a

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References

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