Coaches Corner: Sage College of Albany, Coach Brian Barnes – Men’s Basketball
March 11th, 2010 - by
Brian Barnes entered his first year as Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director for Sage College of Albany in 2008-2009. He returns this year ready for the Gators to commence their first varsity campaign in 2009-2010.
Prior to his arrival at Sage, Barnes spent three seasons at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as the top Varsity Assistant and Head Junior Varsity Men’s Basketball Coach.
During his tenure at Rensselaer, Coach Barnes assisted in the development of three all league players including the Liberty League player of the year in 2006. Barnes was the lead assistant on staff of the 2006-2007 Red Hawk team that received the Schoenfeld Sportsmanship Award for outstanding sportsmanship.
NCSA: How would you describe yourself as a coach?
Coach Barnes: Passionate with a player oriented philosophy. I care about the development of our players both on the court and in the classroom.
NCSA: What’s unique about the experience at your school?
Coach Barnes: We have a tight knit campus community in which players can enjoy the overall college experience. We offer small classes in which our players are able to develop a personalized relationship with their professors.
NCSA: What do recruits need to know about you?
Coach Barnes: I want nothing but the best for our players both on the court, in the classroom, and in their enjoyment of the overall college experience.
NCSA: What do you look for in recruits?
Coach Barnes: We are looking for solid players, conscientious students and great teammates.
NCSA: What is the one thing every recruit needs to do with the recruiting process?
Coach Barnes: Be honest with coaches with regards to your interest level in their program.
NCSA: What sort of questions do you really like to hear from recruits?
Coach Barnes: I like when recruits ask about why Sage would be a good fit for them and how they fit into our future plans.
NCSA: What turns you off when you’re recruiting a student athlete?
Coach Barnes: The difficulty of reaching a prospective student athlete on the telephone or by email.
NCSA: What do you think your program is the most successful at?
Coach Barnes: We play an uptempo style and are most successful in developing high character young men into successful players and leaders in the community.
NCSA: Why should a recruit consider your program?
Coach Barnes: We have a fantastic opportunity on the court, have a great location and offer a top notch private school education.
NCSA: If a recruit is interested in your program, how should they reach out to you?
Coach Barnes: barneb@sage.edu or 518-292-1969
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college to attend will include the school’s academic reputation, opportunity to make a contribution to the team early, and the overall integrity of the coaching staff and program.”
NCSA is proud to announce that Nichole Monhait, a 2010 grad, has committed to Colorado College where she will be a member of the women’s basketball team.