Coaching Staff Ryan Kane
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Ryan Kane enters his fourth season as lead assistant with the men’s basketball squad. Kane has been a player and coach at the NCAA Division III level for over 10 years. Prior to arriving at Loras he was a member of the Lawrence University staff in Appleton, Wis., where they advanced to the National Tournament in 2008. He also spent four seasons (2003-2007) as an assistant at Dominican University (Ill.) and one season as head freshman boys’ coach at Ashwaubenon High School (Wis.).
A Green Bay, Wis., native, Kane played basketball and golf with the St. Norbert College Green Knights in DePere, Wis. While there he earned three letters in basketball and four in golf. His academic work there concluded with a degree in communications. He has since completed his masters in sports administration from Valparaiso University (Ind.).
Kane will be working primarily on defensive schemes and perimeter skill development, as well as recruiting coordinator. In addition, Kane serves as an adjunct professor in the Physical Education/Sport Studies Department.
Dan Vashinko
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Dan Vashinko is entering his first season as an assistant coach and head junior varsity coach with the men’s basketball team. Vashinko has several years of coaching experience with stops at Nazareth Academy, Montini Catholic, Hinsdale South and, most recently, Western Dubuque High School. Vashinko is a native of Downers Grove, Ill., where he was an All-Conference and All-Area player at Montini Catholic. Vashinko played collegiately at the College of DuPage and the University of Dubuque where he finished his degree in physical education and coaching in 2010. Along with his coaching duties, Vashinko is a personal trainer and strength coach specializing in individual development in both sports skills and athletic enhancement.
Michael Chodini
Peter Long
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