Margaret McKeon
Montauk,NY
Summary
Talented, results-driven basketball coach with a proven record of success in developing competitive teams and guiding student-athletes to their fullest potential. Skilled leader with strong recruiting, player development, and strategic game-planning expertise. Dedicated to maintaining academic standards and fostering a positive team culture.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Head Coach
University of Wisconsin – Madison
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted Head Coach Marisa Moseley in rebuilding and improving the Women’s Basketball program
- Led recruiting, player development, game scheduling, and assisted with in-game coaching
- Conducted year-round individual workouts with guards, including Ronnie Porter, Tess Myers, and Lily Krahn, focusing on skill development and performance improvement
- Assisted in scouting and game preparation by analyzing opponent tendencies and creating strategic adjustments
- Collaborated with the head coach to review scouting reports and develop detailed game plans
- Oversaw staff in all recruiting operations, including managing recruiting calendars, phone lists, itineraries, and travel arrangements for coaches
- Led recruiting meetings, making key decisions on which events to attend for talent evaluation
- Directed the planning and execution of all recruiting events with prospective student-athletes
- Monitored the academic progress of student-athletes, ensuring compliance with academic standards and providing support when needed
- Acted as the primary liaison for the strength and conditioning coach and academic advisor, ensuring alignment on player development and academic goals
- Managed ongoing communication with high school and club coaches to build and maintain recruiting relationships
- Proficiently utilized JustPlay, Hudl, Synergy, and Sportscode/GameBreaker to analyze game footage and inform strategic decisions
- Provided essential support to the coaching staff in daily operations, ensuring smooth and efficient team management
- Key Achievements:
- Improved win totals, securing a bye in the Big Ten Conference Tournament
- Reached the Great Eight of the WNIT Tournament — first appearance in 14 seasons
- Serah Williams (Senior Forward) – Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year; Unanimous All-Conference selection; set Big Ten record with 17 consecutive double-doubles
- Ronnie Porter (Junior Point Guard) – Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors
- Tess Myers (Graduate Student, Guard) – Made 66 three-pointers at 37.7%
- Natalie Leuzinger (Graduate Student, Guard) – Big Ten Sportsmanship Award recipient
- Lily Krah (Junior Guard) – Made 36 three-pointers at 37.1%; back-to-back career-high 16-point games
- Carter McCray (Sophomore Center) – Averaged 7.1 rebounds per game, ranking second on the team; Tournament MVP, Cancun Challenge
- Six players named to the Academic All-Big Ten Team
- 2023-24 Season: Improved defensive performance: Ranked 2nd in Big Ten for opponent FG% (40.3%); allowed 67.9 ppg (8th in conference)
Girls Athletic Director & Head Basketball Coach
Xaverian High School
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Established and led the first Girls’ Basketball Program in the CHSAA AA Division
- Organized and managed girls’ JV and varsity programs from inception earning titles in basketball, soccer, and lacrosse
- Oversaw hiring of coaching staff and scheduling of facilities
- Developed and ran basketball clinics and camps for skill development
- Secured and coordinated use of practice facilities on and off–campus
- Liaison with parents and student–athletes in all sports
Basketball Coach
Chelsea Piers Sports
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Organized and coached co-ed basketball clinics for ages 5–13
- Head Coach for CP Evolution Travel Team (grades 3, 4, and 6)
- Taught physical education for Avenues School (K–12)
Basketball Coach
Self Employed
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Basketball/fitness training, individual, semi-private and teams
- Basketball Camps
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Tripled the team’s win total in Division I competition
- Coached team to NJIT record 11 wins in 2009–10 and 13 wins in 2011–12, finishing tied for second place in the Great West Conference
- Key Achievements:
- Denisa Domiterová – Led conference in 3-pointers; Great West Newcomer of the Year (2011–12)
- Nicole Maticka – Set NJIT single-season record for blocked shots; ranked 12th nationally in blocks per game
- Honorable Mention, Great West Conference
- Rayven Johnson – Honorable Mention, Great West Conference, 2010-11
- First-Team All-Great West honors (2011–12)
- Ranked 3rd in the conference in scoring and 2nd in rebounds
- Jessica Gerald – All-time leading scorer in NJIT basketball history with over 1,500 points; Great West Conference First Team (2009–10), Second Team (2010–11)
- Ivana Seric – Recruited Croatian National Team, 5-spot player; played in two European Championships; Honorable Mention, Great West Conference (2010–11); graduated magna cum laude (2011); completed PhD in Mathematics at NJIT
- Multiple players received All-Conference honors and maintained strong academic performance (team GPA over 3.0)
- Created the Guest Coach Program to foster interaction between academic faculty and team members outside the classroom setting
- Organized and facilitated first annual events, including: One-Day Shooting Clinic for 3rd–8th grade girls, Education Day (2009–10) with over 500 participants
- Served on search committees for Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Strength Coach, and Head Trainer
- Member of the Planning Committee for the Annual Highlander Golf Classic
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Boston University
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Elevated team from last place to consistent top-tier performance in the America East Conference
- Led team to America East Tournament Championship (2002–03) and NCAA Tournament appearance
- Secured a top 25 recruiting class (2001)
- Key Achievements:
- Led team to America East Tournament Championship title game (2003–04)
- Won America East Tournament Championship (2002–03), securing Boston University’s first NCAA Tournament appearance in program history
- Achieved America East regular season second-place finish (2001–02)
- Delivered Boston University’s first winning season in seven years
- Secured a Top 25 national ranking for the 2001 recruiting class (24th in the nation, All-Star Girls Recruiting Report)
- Recruits included Katie Meinhardt, Adrienne Norris, Katie Terhune, and Rachael Vanderwal
- Implemented an academic progress monitoring program based on a successful model at George Washington University
- Created the Guest Coach Program to foster interaction between academic faculty and team members outside the classroom setting
Associate Head Coach
George Washington University
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Assisted with backcourt player development, recruiting, scouting, and academic advising
- Developed and implemented an innovative academic progress monitoring program to ensure academic stability
- Encouraged open communication between coaching staff and team members
Assistant Coach
George Washington University
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Helped lead team to Atlantic 10 Championship and multiple NCAA Tournament appearances
- Key Achievements:
- Recruited multiple All-Conference players; team reached NCAA Elite 8 and ranked #10 nationally
- Recruiting Class ranked in the top 12, Basketball Journal
- Overall Record of 93-31
- Recruits included Elisa Aguilar, Noelia Gomez, Cathy Joens and Chasity Myers
- Team Excellence in Academics Award
- Atlantic 10 Champions, NCAA 2nd Round 1997-1998
- Atlantic 10 Champions (16-0), NCAA Elite 8, Final Ranking #10, 1996-1997
- Atlantic 10 Champions, NCAA 2nd Round, Final Ranking #18, 1995-1996
Assistant Coach
University of Houston
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Helped secure a recruiting class ranked 10th nationally, Blue Star Reports (1994)
Assistant Coach
Arizona State University
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Team reached the NCAA Tournament First Round (1991–92)
- Overall Record of 37-19
Education
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Administration
St. John's University
Jamaica, NYSkills
- Recruiting
- Evaluation
- Player development
- Game strategy
- Scouting
Broadcasting Experience
- MSG Varsity Broadcasting, Analyst, 2012-2013
- Columbia University, Analyst, 2012
- YES Network, Sports Commentator, 01/01/06
Professional Affiliations And Community Service
Pat Summit Basketball Camp, Camp Clinician, 2005
Timeline
Associate Head Coach
University of Wisconsin – Madison
01.2024 - Current
Girls Athletic Director & Head Basketball Coach
Xaverian High School
01.2016 - 01.2019
Basketball Coach
Chelsea Piers Sports
01.2012 - 01.2016
Basketball Coach
Self Employed
01.2012 - 01.2016
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
01.2007 - 01.2012
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Boston University
01.1999 - 01.2004
Associate Head Coach
George Washington University
01.1998 - 01.1999
Assistant Coach
George Washington University
01.1995 - 01.1998
Assistant Coach
University of Houston
01.1993 - 01.1995
Assistant Coach
Arizona State University
01.1991 - 01.1993
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Administration
St. John's University
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