2009-2010 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON MEN’S BASKETBALL
BILLY SCHMIDT Billy Schmidt enters his eighth season at the University of Dayton with the same drive and work ethic he had when he came to UD in 2003, but with a new title and public recognition from his peers. Just before the season began, Schmidt was named Associate Head Coach of the Dayton men’s basketball program. “On paper, this looks like a well-deserved promotion,” Gregory said when making the announcement. “In reality, it’s more than just that. It’s a reflection of what Billy means to our program. The impact he makes in our program on a daily basis – in recruiting, coaching on the floor, game preparation and overseeing our academics – cannot be overstated. If anything, this is probably long overdue.” Earlier in the fall, Schmidt was voted the Atlantic 10’s top assistant coach in a poll of league coaches. The voting was conducted by FoxSports.com senior college basketball writer Jeff Goodman earlier this month. Adding Schmidt to the Flyer coaching staff was Gregory’s first move after being name Dayton’s coach in 2003. Schmidt is involved with all aspects of the Flyer men’s basketball program, assisting with scouting, recruting and player development. Schmidt came to Dayton after nine seasons coaching in the SEC, The Big East, and the Big Ten. Schmidt had been on Tommy Amaker’s staff for three years from 2000 to 2003, beginning with Amaker at Seton Hall in 2000 before moving to Michigan with him.
ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH EIGHTH SEASON AT UD AGE > 40 BIRTHDATE > February 7, 1970 HOMETOWN > Stamford, CT ALMA MATER > Wake Forest
University ‘92 COACHING CAREER
ASSISTANT COACH OAK HILL ACADEMY (VA.) (199294) NATIONAL CHAMPIONS (1993, 1994) ASSISTANT COACH TENNESSEE (1994-97) ASSISTANT COACH NORTHWESTERN (1997-00) ASSISTANT COACH SETON HALL (2000-01) ASSISTANT COACH MICHIGAN (2001-03) ASSISTANT COACH DAYTON (2003-PRESENT)
Prior to Seton Hall, Schmidt was an assistant coach for three years (1997-2000) at Northwestern University under former Toronto Raptors head coach Kevin O’Neill. During his first two years at Northwestern, Schmidt began his working relationship and friendship with Brian Gregory. Schmidt also worked with O’Neill from 1994 to 1997 at the University of Tennessee. He joined the Volunteer staff as an administrative assistant in 1994 and was promoted to an assistant coach in 1996. “Billy’s work-ethic is why he was a must-hire for me,” said Gregory. “His rapport with the players makes him an excellent coach and recruiter. His knowledge and ability to teach are critical to our success.” Rivals.com also recognized the traits that Gregory sees in Schmidt in 2008. The college-athletic-oriented website named Schmidt one of the Top 25 recruiters in the country. Schmidt was joined on the list by coaches from the ACC, the Big 12, the Big East, the Pac-10, and the SEC. In the spring of 2009, Schmidt was named a recipient of the “Rising Star” Award, which is part of BasketballScoop Coach Of the Year. The program honors basketball assistant coaches who are regarded as the best in the business by their peers. The native of Stamford, Connecticut began his coaching career in the high school ranks, serving as an assistant coach to Steve Smith at Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, for two years (1992-94). During his tenure, Oak Hill won back-to-back national championships. Schmidt graduated with honors from Wake Forest University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education. While at Wake Forest, Schmidt was a manager and coaches’ aide for the Demon Deacons program for four years (1988-92).
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He has a Master’s Degree in Sport Management from the University of Tennessee.
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