Riverdale, NY (September 13, 2004)- Manhattan College Director of Athletics Bob Byrnes announced today that Dan McHale has accepted the position of Administrative Assistant for the men's basketball program.
"I are very pleased to have Dan join my staff," commented sixth-year head coach Bobby Gonzalez. "He has a great basketball background, as he has gained valuable experience working for Tubby Smith and Rick Pitino, two of the most respected and successful coaches in college basketball. I believe Dan has a bright future in this profession."
McHale joins Gonzalez's staff after spending the last year working for the MAP Group, a sports-based company. Prior to his time in the private sector, McHale spent two years as a graduate assistant on Rick Pitino's University of Louisville men's basketball staff.
While at Louisville, McHale's primary duties included assisting in opponent scouting through extensive film breakdowns, game preparation, and assisting in on-campus recruiting efforts.
He was a student manager for four years at the University of Kentucky (1997-2001), where he earned a Bachelor's degree in business marketing in 2001.
A native of Chatham, NJ, McHale was a high school letterman in basketball, track and cross country.
Manhattan ended its 2003-04 season with a 25-6 record after advancing to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament following a 75-60 win over fifth-seeded Florida. The Jaspers gained an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament after winning their second straight MAAC Tournament Championship. Manhattan also won its second straight MAAC Regular Season Championship after posting a 16-2 conference slate. The 16 wins were the most since the MAAC expanded to an 18 game regular season.
