We all felt very similar feelings when Dan came. Same situation, coming off a tourney appearance, but had lost faith in coaching staff to make the next leap in consistency. Dan managed that for a bit, and frankly recruited solid young men who no coach should be ashamed of.
Hit the ground running Coach Acker!
If you have a coach with an expiring contract, even if there’s a possibility of retaining him/her, and you’re not doing a pretty large portion of a search during the season, you’re not doing your job. Stuff like hiring a search firm, even if the eventual hire looks obvious, is a fairly normal thing. You’re paying these people for their discretion, including doing things on your behalf with the existing guy still coaching. The fact there’s an announcement that you’ve contracted with “XYZ Associates” to help with the search doesn’t mean they just started.
Good choice but the search was either very quick or it started during the season
Welcome Coach Acker!!!! I am very happy to have you on board as our new MBB coach. I am excited to see what you have on tap for the new team moving forward. I believe our team is in very good hands.
Welcome to the Beach family coach Acker! I am looking forward to your leadership. GO BEACH!
Welcome to THE BEACH Coach Acker!
Looking forward to seeing where his leadership can take the program into the future!
GO BEACH
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Good Morning,
I appreciate your support of Long Beach State Men's basketball at the Big West Men's Basketball Championship and their incredible run to the 2024 NCAA Tournament!
As a friend and supporter, I want to share this with you first. I am thrilled to share some exciting news regarding our Men’s Basketball program: Chris Acker has been appointed as the 17th Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Head Coach. His appointment follows a national search facilitated by Collegiate Sports Associates, and Chris emerged as the standout candidate lead our program.
Throughout this process, Chris has shown his dedication to holistic student-athlete development, which resonates deeply with my and our program's values.
Chris comes to us with a wealth of experience, having served as an assistant coach at San Diego State, where he played a pivotal role in the team's remarkable achievements, including a 7-2 record and national championship game appearance in the NCAA Tournament. His track record in player development, recruiting, and strategic coaching has earned him widespread recognition within the collegiate basketball community.
With his diverse coaching background, including stints at Boise State and Hawai’i, Chris brings a breadth of knowledge and perspective to our program. His experience at both the collegiate and professional levels will be invaluable in guiding our team into the future
Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Chris and his family as they embark on this exciting journey with us. Your first opportunity to meet Coach Acker will be on April 4th at The Pointe at 12 p.m. Together, we look forward to achieving new heights of success for Beach Athletics.
Thank you for your investment in Long Beach State Men’s Basketball and your commitment to Beach Athletics. This journey is made better by having you on our team.
Go Beach!
Bobby Smitheran
Executive Director of Athletics
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