Sparkill, N.Y. - Tobin Anderson joins the
Spartan staff as the 7th head coach in the program’s history.
“We are thrilled to have Tobin on board,” remarked
Director of Athletics, Gerald Oswald. “We are confident
he will take our men’s program to new heights.”
Anderson comes to STAC after a two year stint as an assistant coach
for Division I Siena College. He had an immediate impact with the
Saints as he led them to one of the most remarkable seasons in
school history. With only a 6-man player rotation, Siena greatly
overachieved with an 11-4 home record and a run to the MAAC
Tournament semifinals. “I am excited and honored to be
the head basketball coach at St. Thomas Aquinas. I want to
thank Dr. Fitzpatrick, Gerry Oswald, and the search committee for
this opportunity. My family and I look forward to being a
part of the Spartan community and we are going to work hard every
day to build a program that can compete at the highest level of
Division II basketball,” commented Anderson.
Before his time at Siena, Anderson was an established head coach at
the Division III level at Hamilton College and Clarkson University.
While at Hamilton, he posted a 118-63 record over a seven year
span, compiling a .652 winning percentage. The Continentals reached
the league tournament five out of his seven years, winning three
regular season titles, a tournament championship and a trip to the
NCAA DIII tournament. Anderson guided his team to the second round
of the NCAA's in 2006.
Prior to arriving at Hamilton, Anderson earned his first head
coaching position at Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y. In his
five years with the Golden Knights, he broke the school record for
wins, with a 19-10 season in 2001-02. The team advanced to the ECAC
regional championship game and was the third-most improved Division
III men's basketball team from the previous season. Anderson's
first team finished the 1999-2000 season with a 14-12 record, it's
first season above .500 in 25 years, earning the program's
first-ever post season bid.
Anderson spent three years as an assistant coach; two years at
LeMoyne College, from 1997-1999, following his first year at
Clarkson in 1996. He has been involved in numerous basketball
camps and clinics and has produced two basketball individual
instruction DVD's. He is a lecturer and clinician at the nation's
two most prestigious basketball camps; Hoop Group Elite and
Five-Star Basketball Camp.
Anderson graduated from Wesleyan University in 1995 with a
bachelor's degree in American Studies. He was a four year starter,
two year captain, and is one of the top ten leading scorers in
school history. Anderson earned his master's in Athletic
Administration from Florida State University in 1996. Anderson is a
native of Truro, Iowa. Tobin and his wife Jodi have two children,
Bryce (7) and Alexa (3).
Provided by the St. Thomas Aquinas Sports Information Department.
