Head Mens Basketball Coach at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology #1 Undergraduate Engineering School
Terre Haute, IN
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Received a lifetime commitment from my best friend with so many friends and family being able to attend! A day I will never forget! #engagement
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So proud of this group! Our 4 seniors will be great at whatever they want to do in life. Four OAC Regular season Championships and 4 NCAA Tournament Apperances is nothing to take for granted! Keep reaching for the stars! I love you and would do anything for you! #Pionation
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Such a privilege to be selected to not only play in, but host the first round of the NCAA Tourney! Our guys are more than deserving. Playing in such a great conference as well as battling great teams in the non conference has put us in a rewarding position! #backtowork
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#FamilyThing at my Alma Mater! Thanks so much for the love and support! Most importantly, the love and cupcakes!
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One of the best days of my life! Seeing the smile/cry on my mothers face on her special day! The sacrifices she has made to get me to where I am will always be appreciated!
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October 15 for many years has always held a special place in my heart. Well today takes the cake. Being a head coach for @RoseHulmanHoops is a special honor. #breakingbarriers #d3mademe
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What a ride my guy! Coaching you, living with you, coaching with you, to being a part of your wedding day was an amazing ride. You always made life easier for me with your work ethic and passion as a player, coach, and a friend! @bmckean22 hate to see you go, but so proud of you!
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This was a great ending to an awesome time being back home. I’m truly grateful for everything that Barberton High School has done for me and for all of the amazing coaches and players I’ve met along the way. I hope this recognition can serve as inspiration to young students!
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Happy Birthday to one of the best mentors a young man could ever ask for @CoachVanderWal! Thanks for pushing our staff and players on a daily basis! Hope its a great one for you! Like my man @CoachKenney_ said hopefully today you get to "RELAX" but highly doubt you will!
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D3 Hoops is here! Just want to wish all of my mentors and coaching friends a healthy and successful season.
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I can't help but think hoops even on vacation. Marietta is so special to me not only because we get special players that are bought in and work hard. The 6 years I have been here our coaching staff genuinely would do anything for each other and are very competitive! #special
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You can't turn it off and turn it on. You can't choose to play one game and sit another and think it will workout at any level! Champions are built with consistency! Must bring it on a daily basis!
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Thanks @Coachm_m for the hospitality and helping us get better. Goodluck to you and your team the rest of the season! We have both come along way.
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These five guys mean the world to me. Thank you for taking me in and allowing me to mentor you on and off the court. I know you guys are ready to conquer the real world! In the mean time, let's keep getting better everyday!
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Rose-Hulman honored its 5 men's basketball seniors before handling Defiance 85-56 Saturday!
Congrats to seniors Willie Bowman, Vuk Djuric, Max Chaplin, Terry Hicks and Zachary Jackson!
Miles McGowen led RHIT with 24 points and 15 rebounds in the win. #GoRose
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Happy Birthday to my guy @bmckean22! I appreciate you in so many ways! From me coaching you, to you being one of my best friends! I love you and hope you enjoyed your day!
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We>Me #itsabouttheprogram
“Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing”
Proud to say our program has the highest winning percentage of any school in Ohio over the past 5 seasons! Thank you #PioNation! We couldn’t do it without you!
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Create your own narrative! Make your opportunity, the best opportunity in the country…. YOUR WAY!!!
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology head coach @CoachSales_ GOLD that every coach looking to climb the ladder needs to hear!
Keep listening now on the Rising Coaches Podcast 🎙️
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Congrats to all the graduates today. I wish you all nothing but great success! My guys, you have a special place in my heart and you know I wish I was there! Love you all! Goodluck from Fort Myers, Florida!
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Blessed to be a part of this Coaching Staff, coach the players we have and finally the support system! Banjo was awesome today! #PIONATION
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@CoachVanderWal what a ride! Thanks so much for taking a chance on me 9 years ago! Being at Marietta was amazing! The community and campus were great to me! The players we got to coach were phenomenal. The expectations were set and the success speaks for itself! #1luv #Pionation
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We are fortunate as a staff to be coaching @MC_Pioneerhoops. The campus and community are awesome and no words can describe it! #Pionation
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Congrats @CoachVanderWal and @AWizzle14! Well deserved and earned honors!
Congratulations to Anthony Wallace on being named second team All-Great Lakes Region and Coach VanderWal for being named Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year! #PioNation instagram.com/p/Bu4QvNnBam1/…
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Full circle moment! Very excited to welcome @CoachHamm_ to @RoseHulmanHoops. His energy and personality are infectious. He has done a great job wherever he has been at developing players and developing relationships. Welcome Coach Hamm!
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Tyler Hammond has been named the assistant coach for the Rose-Hulman men's basketball team. Hammond played for Coach Sales at Marietta and was an assistant at Marietta and Siena Heights. #GoRose
The full release can be seen here: athletics.rose-hulman.edu/ne…
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It is an honor being the Head Coach for @RoseHulmanHoops. I know my players are not only getting a great basketball experience, but being at an institution that provides one of the best academic experiences in the world is a dream come true. #GoRose
We have the pleasure to offer our Student-Athletes a great athletic experience @RoseHulman. The institution also provides one of the best academic environments in the country that helps produce career success! #GoRose 🌹
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Always knew that giving back whenever I could would be a priority when I got into a position that allowed it. The smile on these kids faces and the great young men I have in our program align perfectly with that priority. @CoachHamm_ did a great job leading!
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After working camps all summer and attending some AAU Tournaments, I can say that I am ready for our guys to get back to campus and get to work! Really looking forward to coaching this group of young men!
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It was awesome hosting our first day camp while being the Head Coach here. Great energy all week and looking forward to seeing campers at some games this year.
#ICYMI Last week we hosted our 1st Kids Day Camp! Here are some photos from Championship Friday! We had a ton of fun with the kids last week and look forward to hosting 2 weeks of camp next summer! #GoRose
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Thanks so much to my family and friends for the support on being inducted into the Barberton Hall of Fame! Also appeeciate everyone reaching out to me and congratulating me. Being surrounded by good and hungry… instagram.com/p/B5eE0vWHR-h/…
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Amazing environment and great NIT win for @CoachSchertzISU @CoachRob_G and @IndStBasketball. Congratulations and keep it rolling!
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Forever grateful for these young men! Not just great basketball players but great people to! Just as much as I love coaching them, learning from them and laughing with them is a joy as well! @jasonellis_1 @LydicMason @l_isaly4 @rynoreidy12 @t_kreeger
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Its crazy how much family I have gained from a game we like to call basketball! Don't know where I would be without it!
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Had a blast @MC_Pioneerhoops team camp. The interaction with high school coaches throughout the day are by far the best part. We not only had a lot of good coaches but also phenomenal people! Wish everyone the best of luck. Hopefully you got better this week!
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Love when I go recruiting and I text former players I'm in their area on a Friday night they drop everything to chop it up with me! Great seeing you @NikeZay2 and @AWizzle14! Stay hungry and keep being great!
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Congrats to all of the seniors in 2020. Really appreciate all the work the players and managers that have been and always will be a part of @MC_Pioneerhoops. You are all ready to conquer the real world!
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Had a phenomenal time this month with all our camps! Would like to thank the coaches, players, alumns, officials, supporters, athletic trainers, managers and everyone else who helped make everything run so smooth!
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This guy will be very successful. So proud of his growth and maturity over last couple of years. Involved in so many things on campus on top of playing basketball! Continue to conquer life @Mel_Shuler2 #YILOVE2COACH
Mel Schuler '19 is a big fan of @ABCSharkTank, so it's no wonder he's developing his entrepreneurial skills during #MariettaCollege's start-up business competition, PioBiz.
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Candidates with interest for the fulltime assistant position for @RoseHulmanHoops, apply using the link below. Great opportunity at a phenomenal institution.
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Looking forward to the opportunity of speaking with you @OACBBallShow!
Coming in October: With racial strife and violence taking place from coast to coast, an important conversation with Marietta College associate head coach Nick Sales on racial equality and how we as a society can move forward together.
#d3hoops
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Goodluck to all my D3 Coaching Friends and Mentors as today marks the beginning of the regular season! Wish you all safe travels, great health, lots of success, and finally not to many broken clipboards! #brotherhood #d3way
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So proud of these guys!
MBB: For the first time in program history the Pioneers have three players score their 1,000th career point in the same season. Congratulations to Anthony Wallace, Kyle Dixon and Keith Richardson for achieving the milestone this season. #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer #d3hoops
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I love watching the passion @JuwanHoward coaches with. His guys trust him and his staff and they play for each other! #GoBlue
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I'm so fortunate that everyday I wake up and get to be around someone that makes me better not only in my profession but as a person! I can come to you about any and everything and know you are going to keep it 💯 everytime! Happy Birthday @CoachVanderWal
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My boys showed up on the road! Congrats @Marietta_FB! Keep it rolling baby!
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Had an awesome last two days celebrating the 2016-2017 season. Marietta is special place and I want to wish our seniors the best! #Pionation
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We had 9 guys on our 2020-2021 OAC Championship roster that attended elite camp while in high school. Great camp that will also have coaches from other great colleges coaching, evaluating, and recruiting!
🚨 2022 & 2023 Recruits 🚨
Our 2021 Elite Camp will be from August 2-4. Use the links below to check out our brochure and to register! #PioNation
Brochure: pioneers.marietta.edu/docume…
Registration: secure.touchnet.com/C23012_u…
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It was a great 3 days @MC_Pioneerhoops Elite Camp! Thankful for the athletes that participated and the coaches that worked it. Wish nothing but success to you all! Goodluck this season!
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Friday was a great move-in day for our Freshmen staying in Mees Hall! We are extremely excited for the Class of 2027! #GoRose 🌹
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It never gets old. Good start to the season. #PIONATION showed up and showed out! We are so grateful for you! #KEEPITROCKING
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Can't thank @OWUHoops Coach Conley and Hannah, @afairhurst15 and Coach Cytlak, @justcoachcapps and @Coach_Z22 enough for helping with camp. They are not only great coaches but great people! Their college institutions are lucky to have them!
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Thank you so much Dr. King for your continuous fight for equality. Very blessed to be in the position I am because of so many great people like yourself.
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The impact @HilverdingNoah has on our program and our lives individually is priceless! Amazing the relationships you can gain through sports!
Really proud to have @HilverdingNoah part of our program! We are thankful for all he does for us and the guys. Check out his article in the Marietta Times today!
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Great day to honor our team and especially our seniors! Good year and great group! Awesome banquet!
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My guy!!!!!!!!!!
MBB: FINAL - OT l Manchester 102, Kalamazoo 98
The Spartans gut out a win tonight against Kalamazoo! Congrats to Head Coach Nate Conley on his first career coaching victory! #MUSpartans
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Goodluck @MCWBB! Been making history all year and looking forward to that continuing today!
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Happy Birthday @CoachVanderWal! Appreciate everything you do for me and I am so blessed to be one of your Assistants. Working for you has been amazing 82% of the time! I continue to learn something new everyday! The latest, NO INSURANCE is needed! Wish you many more Coach V!
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Seeing most of our guys on campus and school doesnt start until Monday helps me realize how special Marietta is!
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Seeing this never gets old. Can't thank #Pionation enough!
Basketball ranks among national leaders in attendance #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2…
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This was an awesome experience and great conversation! Thanks so much for having me!
Mark your calendars! Episode 13, will be released May 31st. You will want to make time to listen to this one. Check it out here ➡️ linktr.ee/OHSBCA
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Happy Birthday to one of my best friends! Hope your day is great @CoachMolly_! Continue to be the great person you are! Goodluck the rest of your season!
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Safe to say San Antonio is my favorite location sight for the final four. Great time with great people in wonderful weather! Beautiful city with so much character!
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Can't thank all the coaches that worked our elite camp enough. There are some phenomenal Assistant Coaches out there and we were lucky enough to have 7 of them work our elite camp! I also would like to thank all of the players that attended and we really hope it motivated you!
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Looking forward to it!
I spend a lot of time talking to head coaches, but how many people realize the hours and hard work the assistants put in? Coming this summer in my fourth edition of "Profiles in Sports", I sit down with @MariettaPioneer assistant @CoachSales_ .
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It was a pleasure to be invited to the Hamilton Center Awards Banquet! Thanks Mr. Burks and your staff. Always a pleasure to run into @CoachMcClung in Terre Haute. Goodluck this season. I am rooting for you.
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I have had some good mentors but no one has pushed me harder than the Birthday Girl! Love you mom and appreciate you! #HAPPYBDAYMOMMASALES
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Thank everyone for all the support all season. This was a special group of guys and it was an honor to be a part of it. #Pionation
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I am so happy I was blessed to get the job with these guys as sophomores! Their leadership and growth for the last three years has been amazing! @mcgowen_miles and @skyhooksimon you both will forever be my guys! Thank you!!!!!
MEN'S 🏀: Rose-Hulman takes down Bluffton on Senior Day with a final score of 79-66 behind a 24-point performance from Joey Schmitz. Congratulations to our seniors Miles McGowen and Simon Blair. #GoRose #d3hoops
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Marietta College Athletics - VanderWal among Ohio's best in voting by fellow coaches pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2…
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It was great seeing all the new faces moving into campus on Friday. Really excited to add these amazing families and student athletes to our program. #firstrecruitingclass #GoRose
Friday was a great move-in day for our Freshmen staying in BSB Hall! We are extremely excited for the Class of 2027! #GoRose 🌹
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We really appreciate the community support last night. It was not the result we wanted but the atmosphere was amazing. Hope to see everyone at more home games.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: A big thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate Community Night and cheer on the Fightin' Engineers. We had a fantastic turnout, and the kids loved meeting and talking to our student-athletes. #GoRose
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Has been nothing short of amazing being an Assistant for Coach V! Looking forward to the OHSBCA clinic Sunday and Monday! #PIONATION
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Had an awesome time @E40_Grenert wedding and reception. There is nothing quite like a #Pioparty.
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It was a blasts connecting with great coaches and watching talented players. Wish everyone that attended nothing but future success! Thanks to everyone that attended!
Thank you to all the coaches and players that attended our team camp this week! It was a great week of competitive basketball and great people! #PioNation
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Wish both programs the best of luck the rest of the season. Plenty of talent and will be fun to watch. Terre Haute is lucky to have you both @IndStBasketball & @TheWoodsHoops. Always a pleasure running into @kevinlanke. One of the best people I know. Thanks @CoachRob_G
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Very excited about the prospects we have registered for camp thus far. Sign up now for the opportunity to showcase your skill set in front of our coaching staff and see campus. We hope to see you in September! #GoRose
#ICYMI We are officially 1-month away from our Fall Prospect Camp! If you’re interested in studying STEM, DON’T forget to click the link and register below! #GoRose #WhyD3
🐘: bit.ly/3M88S4b
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Thank you! Keep it rolling! I have been keeping tabs!!!!
@CoachSales_ Congrats to one of Defiance Mens Basketball All Americans and Alums on being inducted into his high school sports HOF at Barberton. We proud of you. #jacketup
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Love walking around campus and running into one of our guys! Gets me juiced about the start of another season coaching for @MC_Pioneerhoops
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Huge milestone @mcgowen_miles! Ever since our first conversation when I stepped on campus your words of how much you wanted to be great has been supported by your actions. You deserve and earned this. There is more out there for you! Let’s finish strong!
MEN'S🏀: Congratulations to Miles McGowen on scoring his 1,000th point as a member of the Rose-Hulman Fightin' Engineers men's basketball team. McGowen becomes the 33rd player in school history to surpass 1,000 career points. #GoRose
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These guys have managed academics and lived in the gym all season long. They not only have been rewarded on the court but off the court as well. Looking forward to finishing the season strong and having a life long bond with my guys! @mcgowen_miles @skyhooksimon
Very proud that our 2 seniors have already accepted great job opportunities! We know they are more than ready to conqueror the real world! @mcgowen_miles @skyhooksimon
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Safe travels to all students at Marietta College traveling home for fall break espcially @MC_Pioneerhoops! Goodluck to the athletic teams!
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You are a true inspiration! We are so thankful you took the time to present amazing motivation to our group! Continue to avoid the dark and shine that light! @jerome_marsh
I am extremely thankful to Coach VanderWal and his staff for inviting me to speak to the Marietta College Men's Basketball team. 3x OAC CHAMPIONS. An ABSOLUTELY amazing facility and program. I am humbled. #WEGOTWORKTODO
Www.wegotworktodo.net
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