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Education
Playing Experience
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Daniel Sancomb

Basketball Coach
Wheeling,WV

Summary

Energetic coach with a proven record of recruiting, developing and motivating program players, using attention to details and understanding of fundamentals to elevate team and program success.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Coach

University Of California Pennsylvania
07.2018 - Current
  • Manage all areas of Men's basketball program including player development, game preparation, recruiting coordination, team personal, scheduling, and budget.
  • Revitalized a program that had 7 losing seasons in a row prior to 2018
  • Earned NCAA appearances in 2 out of last 3 seasons
  • Earned NCAA Sweet Sixteen appearance
  • Earned NCAA Round of 32 appearance
  • 2024 most efficient offensive team in the PSAC
  • 2024 best defensive FG in PSAC
  • 2 players earned All-American distinction
  • 7 players earned All-Conference distinction
  • 2024 PSAC Player of the Year
  • 2024 PSAC Defensive Player of the Year
  • 2024 Atlantic Region Player of the Year

Head Coach

Wheeling Jesuit University
01.2007 - 05.2018
  • 2018 MEC Conference Tournament Champions, 2018 Team had a 26-6 record, 3rd seed in Atlantic Region/ NCAA Tournament (3 straight years to NCAA Tournament)
  • Team Record last four years 100-28
  • 2017 Team - Sweet 16 in NCAA DII Tournament, had a 25-8 record
  • 2016 Atlantic Region Coach of the Year, Mountain East Conference Coach of the Year, Mountain East Conference Co-Champions 2016, #1 seed in Atlantic Region for NCAA Tournament, Team ranked #1 in country (1st time in school history), had 28-4 record
  • 2015 Team had 21 win season, led Mountain East Conference in rebounding, led Mountain East Conference in defensive field goal percentage, was in top three teams in Mountain East Conference for field goal percentage, had second most wins in conference over last five years
  • Recruited Mr. Ohio 2012 (player of the year-Justin Fritts)
  • 2012 Team won first game in an NCAA tournament appearance
  • Served as Mountain East Rep for (RAC) NCAA division II selection committee for Atlantic Region 2014-2016.

Gift Officer

Wheeling Jesuit University
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Work with alumni, businesses, stake holders, and community members to raise money for WJU athletic department, lead gift officer for“Home Field Advantage” Campaign that raised money for new stadium (new turf field, bleachers, score board, press box, and track), worked directly with University President and VP of Advancement to plan for potential donors, made all asks for gifts that go to athletics

Athletic Director

Wheeling Jesuit University
01.2007 - 01.2013
  • Managed athletic department (21 athletic program), oversaw coaching and athletic support personnel, enhanced department by adding Rugby, Wrestling, Women’s Lacrosse programs, responsible for operational budget and athletic scholarships, proposed and directed campaign for new turf field, proposed and oversaw upgrades to locker rooms and weight room

Athletic Director/Head Basketball Coach

St. Mary’s Ryken High School
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Managed entire athletic department (34 sports), supervised 62 coaches, coordinated fundraising for Athletic Department, worked with administration on school strategic plan, scheduled athletic events and travel, attracted student-athletes to St. Mary's Ryken, started first year football program, developed coaches handbook, initiated facility upgrades (weight room, gymnasium floor, outdoor fields, baseball dugout)
  • 2006 DCSportsFan.com's Washington D.C. Catholic Athletic Conference Coach of the Year, coached team to its first winning season in WCAC with record of 16-10 in 2005-2006 season after 2-19 record in 2004-2005 season, increased win total in each of three seasons coaching, coached McDonald All-American Nominee, 10 All-Conference players, 1 All-Met player, and 2-time Southern Maryland Extra Player of the Year, ranked 5th best team in DC Metropolitan area by Rise Magazine in 2006-2007 season, ranked as high as 7th in Washington Post in 2006-2007 season, team Cumulative GPA in 2006-2007 season was 3.22

Assistant Coach

Wheeling Jesuit University
01.1999 - 01.2004
  • Coordinated recruiting, scouted opposing teams, facilitated film exchange, coordinated travel, assisted in condition of team, assisted with game plans, monitored academic advisement and progress of student-athletes, directed Jay DeFruscio Basketball Camp, assisted to WVIAC Coach of the Year in 2002

Assistant Coach

West Virginia Institute of Technology
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Assisted with recruitment, coordinated travel, organized team practices worked with head coach on game plays and conditioning

Education

MBA -

Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, WV
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Wheeling University
Wheeling, WV
05.2001 -

Playing Experience

Wheeling Jesuit University, Guard, 1996, 1998, Team ranked #2 in NCAA D-2 NABC/Chevrolet Division II All American Team, 1998 WVIAC Leading Scorer, 1996-97, 1997-98 1st Team WVIAC, 1997-1998 NCAA Division II All East District 1st Team, 1998 Scored 1454 points – Wheeling Jesuit University, 1996-1998 Sixth All-time Leading Scorer- Wheeling Jesuit University, MVP- Wheeling Jesuit University Men’s Basketball Team, 1998 WVIAC Player of the Week, January 18, 1998 MVP Wendy’s tip Off Tournament, 1996 1st Team WVIAC 1996-97, MVP- 1997 Wendy’s Tip Off Tournament, WVIAC Player of the Week, January 19, 1997 WVIAC Player of the Week, December 7. 1997 Wheeling Lodge #28 Athlete of the Month, January, 1997, 1997 NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Leading Scorer in the Nation NCAA Division II All East District 1st Team, 1997 Player of the Year Maryland JUCO-HCC, 1996

References

  • Karen Hjerpe, Director of Athletics, hjerpe@pennwest.edu
  • Fr. Jim Fleming, Wheeling Jesuit University, Former President, (617) 272-5353
  • Mary Joy Hurlburt, Saint Mary’s Ryken High School, Retired President, (301) 481-6656
  • Rick Beyer, Wheeling Jesuit University, Former President, Rbeyer1957@gmail.com, (703) 967-9166


Timeline

Head Coach

University Of California Pennsylvania
07.2018 - Current

Gift Officer

Wheeling Jesuit University
01.2013 - 01.2017

Head Coach

Wheeling Jesuit University
01.2007 - 05.2018

Athletic Director

Wheeling Jesuit University
01.2007 - 01.2013

Athletic Director/Head Basketball Coach

St. Mary’s Ryken High School
01.2004 - 01.2007

MBA -

Wheeling Jesuit University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Wheeling University
05.2001 -

Assistant Coach

Wheeling Jesuit University
01.1999 - 01.2004

Assistant Coach

West Virginia Institute of Technology
01.1998 - 01.1999

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