Clif Carroll - UMHB - Building Toughness into the UMHB Basketball Program
by Texas High School Coaches Association
Description
Unlock what it takes to build toughness with Coach Cliff Carroll, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Mary Hardin-Baylor, in this clinic from THSCA.
Drawing from a lifetime of experience on the court and his roots in Meadow, Texas, Coach Carroll dives into the power of mentorship, the vital influence of Texas high school coaches, and the guiding principles that have shaped his career.
In this clinic, Coach Carroll shares invaluable lessons on managing team dynamics, handling challenging conversations with parents and school boards, and developing a resilient coaching mindset that can withstand the highs and lows of the game. He also sheds light on his own journey, from the early days inspired by his hometown mentors to working alongside dedicated professionals like Uriah Hunter, a 20-year Army veteran.
Filled with humor, personal stories, and real-world insights, this course is perfect for coaches looking to inspire their players and elevate their own leadership.
Lessons
The Coach
Clif Carroll became just the fourth head coach in UMHB men’s basketball history when he joined the Cru in May of 2020. Carroll led the program to a 16-4 record and an ASC West Division title in his first season on campus. He followed that with a 28-3 season in 2021-22, leading the Cru to the 2022 ASC title and a quarterfinal run in the NCAA Tournament. UMHB went 23-6 in the 2022-23 season, advancing to NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship Tournament Sectionals for the second consecutive year.
Carroll joined UMHB after a very successful five-year run as Head Coach at Sul Ross State University. He guided the Lobos to an American Southwest Conference Championship, three ASC West Division titles and a 78-55 record during his tenure in Alpine. Sul Ross is 51-28 in ASC play in that time. Carroll is a four-time ASC West Division Coach of the Year and also won D3hoops.com South Region Coach of the Year honors following Sul Ross’ s ASC Championship season in 2017-18. He is the winningest coach in Lobo men’s basketball history after surpassing Doug Davalos’ total. In addition to the on-court success, Carroll’s Lobo teams consistently posted a team GPA over 3.00 and compiled more than 1,300 hours of community service. He also coached the Sul Ross women’s basketball program for most of the 2016-17 season and directed the Lady Lobos to the only ASC Tournament berth in program history.
Carroll also spent two seasons as Head Coach at McMurry University. He has been an assistant coach at Lamar University, Collin County Community College and South Plains College. Lamar won a Southland Conference Championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament during Carroll’s time on staff. Collin County won 77 games in his three-year stint and South Plains won the NJCAA National Championship during his time in Levelland. Carroll started his coaching career as a student assistant for the legendary Bobby Knight at Texas Tech University. The Red Raiders advanced to two NCAA Tournaments and the NIT Final Four during Carroll’s time as a student assistant.
Carroll graduated from Texas Tech University in May of 2006 with a degree in exercise and sport science. He earned a Master’s Degree from Sul Ross State in Health and Human Performance in July of 2015. Carroll has also served as a lecturer in Sul Ross State’s Physical Education Department. He is a native of Meadow, Texas. Carroll and his wife, Beth, have three kids: Waylon, Willie and Whitley.
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| Caterory: | Basketball/Culture & Team Development |
