Coaching Excellence: Tevon Saddler to Present at Prestigious TopConnect Basketball Symposium
The world of college basketball is abuzz with excitement as Nicholls State University’s head men’s basketball coach, Tevon Saddler, prepares to take the stage at the prestigious 2024 TopConnect Basketball Symposium. This esteemed event, presented by Teamworks and VanWagner, will take place at the Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Monday, June 10.
Coaches from across the country gather to share knowledge and best practices.
TopConnect, developed by ETSU Athletic Director Dr. Richard Sander, is a unique platform that connects top assistant basketball coaches with mid-major Athletic Directors, providing unparalleled networking and leadership development opportunities. This year’s symposium boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, including Kristi Dosh of College Sports Solutions and Dan Poneman of Poneman & Naiditch Representation.
Panel Discussions and Breakout Sessions
The 2024 symposium will feature a range of thought-provoking panel discussions, including:
- First- and Second-Year Head Coaches
- Looking Back: If I Knew Then What I Know Now
- New Realities of College Athletics: NIL
- Athletic Directors: Who, why, how, and what
- Search Firms
Breakout sessions will delve into topics such as:
- Managing up
- NIL & Collectives
- Creating and Maintaining Culture
- Roster management/staff management
Coaches share strategies for success on and off the court.
A Season to Remember
In his debut season as head coach of the Colonels, Saddler led his squad to a remarkable 20-14 overall record and a third-place finish in the Southland Conference. Despite losing over 80 percent of its point production from the previous season, the Colonels exceeded their sixth-place projection and reached the Southland Conference Tournament title game for just the fourth time in school history. The 20-win campaign was also just the eighth for the program in team history.
Tevon Saddler, a rising star in the world of college basketball coaching.
Saddler’s achievements extend beyond team milestones, as he set marks for a first-year head coach. His 20 overall wins and 13 Southland victories were the most ever by a rookie head coach at Nicholls.
The Colonels celebrate a hard-fought victory.
As Saddler takes the stage at the TopConnect Basketball Symposium, he will undoubtedly share valuable insights and lessons learned from his inaugural season at the helm of the Colonels. His presence at this prestigious event is a testament to his dedication to excellence and his commitment to elevating the sport of college basketball.
The TopConnect Basketball Symposium: where coaches come to learn and grow.
