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Nick Birkey

Cascade Hoops Talk

The Compete Mentality

Scott Moore

Valentine Warner

Alex Gross

Billy Dee

Matt Simpson

Kenny Anderson

Chris Wright

Richard Brown

Austin Johnson

Max Cooper

Brendan Rooney

Ryan Haskins

Greg Tonagel

William Penn

Matt Wilber

OwlTail

Quick review of last nights exciting Tournament action .. also; Nick Birkey, Men's Basketball Head Coach, Olivet Nazarene Tigers and ONU big man Alex Gross join to discuss last nights 2022 Chicagoland Conference tournament win over the determined, upset minded Lincoln Lynx. Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Quick review of last nights exciting Tournament action .. also; Nick Birkey, Men's Basketball Head Coach, Olivet Nazarene Tigers and ONU big man Alex Gross join to discuss last nights 2022 Chicagoland Conference tournament win over the determined, upset minded Lincoln Lynx. Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers - <a href="https://www.silvermansound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.silvermansound.com</a>

NAIA Conf Tournament Update - Featuring Nick Birkey and Alex Gross - Olivet Nazarene Tigers

Nick Birkey, Men's Basketball Head Coach, Olivet Nazarene Tigers discusses his teams performance in the 2022 Chicagoland Conference tournament and the upcoming matchup with the upset minded Lincoln Lynx. Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Nick Birkey, Men's Basketball Head Coach, Olivet Nazarene Tigers discusses his teams performance in the 2022 Chicagoland Conference tournament and the upcoming matchup with the upset minded Lincoln Lynx. Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers - <a href="https://www.silvermansound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.silvermansound.com</a>

Nick Birkey - Olivet Nazarene Tigers MBB Head Coach

Education:  Olivet Nazarene University – Master of Organizational Leadership (2013)     Olivet Nazarene University – Bachelor of Science: Sport Management and Business Administration (2007)   Professional Experience:  Olivet Nazarene University, Head Men’s Basketball Coach (2018-present) Olivet Nazarene University, Head Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (2008-2018) Olivet Nazarene University, Assistant Sports Information Director (2008-2018)  Olivet Nazarene University, Men’s Basketball Junior Varsity Head Coach (2006-2007)  Olivet Nazarene University, Men’s Basketball Student Assistant (2003-2007)  Eureka College (Ill.), Head Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (2007-2008)  Eureka College (Ill.), Head Men’s Golf Coach (2007-2008)   Professional Associations:  National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) (2007-present)  Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) (2008-present)  College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) (2011-2019)  NAIA National Player of the Week Voting Committee (Men’s Basketball) (2013-2018)  United States Golf Association (USGA) (2015-present)  Career Record:   Wins Losses   %   2019-2020 30 3 .909   2018-2019 23 9 .719    Career Totals 53 12  .815     Awards and Recognition (Coach):  CCAC Coach of the Year (2019) IBCA NAIA Division II Coach of the Year (2020, 2019) As an assistant, helped ONU to 181-128 (111-53, CCAC) record (2008-2018)  CCAC Regular Season Champions (2020, 2019, 2015) CCAC Tournament Champions (2015) CCAC South Division Regular Season Champions (2016, 2014)  NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship appearances (Division II; 2020, 2019, 2016 &amp; 2015) (Division I; 2011 &amp; 2010)  Helped ONU to 77 wins (2003-2007) and two NAIA Division I National Championship appearances (2007, 2006) and Elite Eight (2006)   Coaching Philosophy: I am thankful to have the great opportunity to lead such a storied program rich in tradition. I am honored to live out my calling as a coach at a great place like Olivet Nazarene University. My purpose is to help our student athletes recognize their potential and excel in every area of their lives. My goal for each of our student athletes is to grow and develop in these areas so they can better perform on and off the court and eventual lead themselves. We will do our best at being the smartest and toughest team at all times. We will encourage one another, while finding joy and reward in everything we do. We will ultimately strive to glorify God in all we do and who we are. Personal Information: Nick's wife, Ashley, earned her Reading Specialist graduate degree from ONU in 2014. She is a third grade teacher in the Reed-Custer School District. They have two daughters, Parker and Layla, and reside in Bourbonnais.

Education: <ul> <li>Olivet Nazarene University – Master of Organizational Leadership (2013)    </li> <li>Olivet Nazarene University – Bachelor of Science: Sport Management and Business Administration (2007) </li> </ul> Professional Experience: <ul> <li>Olivet Nazarene University, Head Men’s Basketball Coach (2018-present)</li> <li>Olivet Nazarene University, Head Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (2008-2018)</li> <li>Olivet Nazarene University, Assistant Sports Information Director (2008-2018) </li> <li>Olivet Nazarene University, Men’s Basketball Junior Varsity Head Coach (2006-2007) </li> <li>Olivet Nazarene University, Men’s Basketball Student Assistant (2003-2007) </li> <li>Eureka College (Ill.), Head Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (2007-2008) </li> <li>Eureka College (Ill.), Head Men’s Golf Coach (2007-2008) </li> </ul> Professional Associations: <ul> <li>National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) (2007-present) </li> <li>Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) (2008-present) </li> <li>College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) (2011-2019) </li> <li>NAIA National Player of the Week Voting Committee (Men’s Basketball) (2013-2018) </li> <li>United States Golf Association (USGA) (2015-present)</li> </ul> Career Record: Wins Losses  % 2019-2020 30 3 .909 2018-2019 23 9 .719 Career Totals 53 12 .815 Awards and Recognition (Coach): <ul> <li>CCAC Coach of the Year (2019)</li> <li>IBCA NAIA Division II Coach of the Year (2020, 2019)</li> <li>As an assistant, helped ONU to 181-128 (111-53, CCAC) record (2008-2018) </li> <li>CCAC Regular Season Champions (2020, 2019, 2015)</li> <li>CCAC Tournament Champions (2015)</li> <li>CCAC South Division Regular Season Champions (2016, 2014) </li> <li>NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship appearances (Division II; 2020, 2019, 2016 &amp; 2015) (Division I; 2011 &amp; 2010) </li> <li>Helped ONU to 77 wins (2003-2007) and two NAIA Division I National Championship appearances (2007, 2006) and Elite Eight (2006) </li> </ul> Coaching Philosophy: I am thankful to have the great opportunity to lead such a storied program rich in tradition. I am honored to live out my calling as a coach at a great place like Olivet Nazarene University. My purpose is to help our student athletes recognize their potential and excel in every area of their lives. My goal for each of our student athletes is to grow and develop in these areas so they can better perform on and off the court and eventual lead themselves. We will do our best at being the smartest and toughest team at all times. We will encourage one another, while finding joy and reward in everything we do. We will ultimately strive to glorify God in all we do and who we are. Personal Information: Nick's wife, Ashley, earned her Reading Specialist graduate degree from ONU in 2014. She is a third grade teacher in the Reed-Custer School District. They have two daughters, Parker and Layla, and reside in Bourbonnais.

Episode 13: Nick Birkey, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Olivet Nazarene University, CCAC Coach of the Year 2019, NAIA Division II Coach of the Year 2019 & 2020