LYCOMING HIRES MEN’S BASKETBALL ASSISTANTS

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – Lycoming College men’s basketball coach Don Friday has announced the hiring of David Stark and Scott Miner as assistant coaches for the 2003-2004 season.

Stark is a 2001 graduate of Lycoming and was a member of the Warrior basketball team for four seasons. The true definition of a student-athlete, Stark earned degrees in accounting and actuarial mathematics while carrying a 3.95 grade point average. As an assistant coach his primary duties will include working with the frontcourt players, on-court-coaching, overall team defense, and pre-season conditioning. Stark will also be responsible for alumni relations and academic support for the team.

Miner is a 1989 graduate of Bloomsburg University. His coaching experience includes three seasons as head coach at Penn State-Wilkes-Barre and most recently a season as an assistant coach at Marywood University. Miner will be responsible for working with the backcourt players, overall team offense, scouting and recruiting.

“I’m very pleased with the staff we’ve been able to assemble,” said Friday. “David is eager to begin his coaching career and brings a tremendous amount of enthusiasm to the program. As a Lycoming alum, he also provides a connection to the tradition and history of Warrior basketball. Scott brings a solid coaching background to the program. His years of experience as both an assistant coach and head coach will be invaluable to the team.”