20 - Thomas Shirley (Thomas Jefferson University)

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On today’s episode we have Coach Tom Shirley. Coach Shirley has experience as a head coach at Allentown College of Saint Francis de Sales (now DeSales University). He is currently the head coach at Thomas Jefferson University (formerly Philadelphia University); where he is entering his 35th season. In his time at Jefferson, Coach Shirley has guided the Rams to 13 NCAA Tournament appearances, five Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) championships, two Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference crowns, and two New York Collegiate Athletic Conference titles. In 2014, 2023, and 2024 he was named the CACC Coach of the Year. He is the winning-est coach amongst active NCAA DII coaches.

On this episode we discuss:

• Why Coach Shirley goes to JV and Varsity high school games and what he looks at when watching JV games
• The importance of a shot clock in high school
• Why you have to play against good competition
• The importance knowing of the style of play at the college level
• What to consider when choosing a high school to attend
• How scholarships work at the NCAA Division II level

And much more!
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