Gary Manchel Edition (Mercyhurst, NCAAD II)

Show Notes: In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell interviews the head coach from one of the best teams in NCAA Division II men’s basketball - Coach Gary Manchel, from the University of Mercyhurst… As of the recording Mercyhurst is 8-0, ranked #3 in the country with 3 games remaining in the first semester … Head coach Gary Manchel is in his 19th season as the head coach at Mercyhurst and he is the program’s all time winningest coach, with 316 Mercyhurst victories. Coach Manchel has 434 career head coaching wins overall. He has led Mercyhurst to the NCAA Division II men’s basketball tournament 5 of the last 7 seasons. And, coach Gary Manchel has been voted PSAC Western Division Coch of the Year on four different occasions. In today’s interview we discuss the defensive culture Mercyhurst, what connected teams look like and how impact the experience of a pandemic shortened season prepared his team entering this season. If you want your team to make the podcast, or your favorite player’s career night recapped, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ Instagram @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell