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Ryan Pedon
Ryan Thomas Pedon (born May 3, 1978) is an American basketball coach and former player. He is currently the head coach at Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball, Illinois State. He is known for his Ohio roots and strong recruiting. He has been a coach under notable names like John Groce and Chris Holtmann. Playing career Pedon played college basketball for College of Wooster, Wooster under head coach Steve Moore (basketball), Steve Moore. He won the Bear Award in 2000 for a player who exhibits leadership, courage and character to the team. He graduated in 2000 from Wooster with a degree in communications. In 2002, he earned his master's degree from Miami University, Miami (OH) in sports organization. Coaching career Known for his strong Ohio roots, Pedon started his coaching career at Miami RedHawks men's basketball, Miami (OH) as a graduate assistant. He became the director of basketball operations for Kent State Golden Flashes men's basketball, Kent State before returnin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Head Coach
A head coach, senior coach, or manager is a professional responsible for training and developing athletes within a sports team. This role often has a higher public profile and salary than other coaching positions. In some sports, such as association football and professional baseball, this role is referred to as the "manager," while in others, like Australian rules football, it is called "senior coach." The head coach typically reports to a sporting director or general manager. In professional sports, where senior players are full-time employees under contract, the head coach often functions similarly to a general manager. Other coaches within the organization usually report to the head coach and specialize in areas such as offense or defense, with further subdivisions into specific roles like position coaches. In youth sports, the head coach often serves as the primary representative of the coaching staff, managing communication with parents and overseeing the overall developmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
