Thomas Shirley (Thomas Jefferson University)

Send us Fan MailOn today’s episode we have Coach Tom Shirley. Coach Shirley has experience as a head coach at Allentown College of Saint Francis de Sales (now DeSales University). He is currently the head coach at Thomas Jefferson University (formerly Philadelphia University); where he is entering his 35th season. In his time at Jefferson, Coach Shirley has guided the Rams to 13 NCAA Tournament appearances, five Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) championships, two Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference crowns, and two New York Collegiate Athletic Conference titles. In 2014, 2023, and 2024 he was named the CACC Coach of the Year. He is the winning-est coach amongst active NCAA DII coaches.On this episode we discuss:Why Coach Shirley goes to JV and Varsity high school games and what he looks at when watching JV gamesThe importance of a shot clock in high schoolWhy you have to play against good competitionThe importance knowing of the style of play at the college levelWhat to consider when choosing a high school to attendHow scholarships work at the NCAA Division II levelAnd much more!Thomas Jefferson WBB Recruiting QuestionnaireThomas Jefferson WBB X AccountThomas Jefferson WBB InstagramIf you have any questions for me or our future guests email [email protected] you're interested in connecting or working together, let's have a conversation - send me an email today - [email protected] out Hoops Through Life on: Hoops Through Life WebsiteXInstagramFacebookThe views and opinions shared by coaches and other professionals on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hoops Through Life. Hoops Through Life is an independent entity, not affiliated with any school or coach, and is not responsible for the opinions expressed by these individuals.