Bechler Leadership & Search

We've done nearly 50 searches in a little more than 2 years - specializing in meeting the needs of small colleges. Around 80% of these searches have come from repeat clients because we work hard and get results.

HEY COACHES - Tech issues happen on video interviews. How you respond to them quietly signals how you’ll handle pressure when things go sideways. Poise matters, Coach. ~ via @RecruitwithDan

Kim Pate, University of Indianapolis AD, joins @AnthonyGrassi23 from the 2025 NCAA Convention. @UindyAD elaborates on taking the AD role at UIndy, assimilation to culture, and building the pillars of success. ~ via @smallcollegeath youtube.com/watch?v=hxcOvt…

CAPTAINS: The title of "captain" doesn't make you a good leader or automatically make you a person of influence. Your character, work ethic, servant leadership, and positive attitude will make you a good captain.

🚨HCTC's 10th Anniversary Celebration is LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY!🎊 🔥Elite level professional development & networking for head coaches, assistant coaches, & athletic administrators🏀 ⏳ Registration is limited - secure your spot now! 📆 May 27–29, 2026 ☀️ Hilton Orlando (Orlando, FL) #HCTC26 #ACTC26 #WBLC26 🔗 Register: headcoachtc.com (Link in bio)

What Really Happens in a College Coaching Search? Put Yourself in an AD’s Shoes. ~via @RJ_cfb si.com/college/2022/1…

I often hear the frustrations/complaints from coaches who are applying to tons of coaching jobs and never seem to get in the mix. It can be disheartening. I've got some advice to help coaches increase their chances of being considered for coaching jobs: linkedin.com/pulse/7-tips-g…

We enjoyed being a part of this search and working with all the great people at SBU. Thank you @clarksheehy for utilizing our services for another search.

Great roundtable discussion about coaching searches from @AD_University athleticdirectoru.com/articles/exper…

In interviews, a lot of coaches answer “Why do you want this job?” way too generally. That answer should sound like you studied the institution, not just the opening.

🚨HCTC's 10th Anniversary Celebration is LESS THAN ONE MONTH away!🎊 🔥Elite level professional development & networking for head coaches, assistant coaches, & athletic administrators🏀 Resume materials * Pursuing positions * Interviewing * Contract negotiations * Leadership skills * First 30 days * Hiring and managing staff * Navigating the transfer portal * NIL * Revenue sharing * End-of-season surveys and more! ⏳ Registration is limited - secure your spot now! 📆 May 27–29, 2026 ☀️ Hilton Orlando (Orlando, FL) #HCTC26 #ACTC26 #WBLC26 🔗 Register: headcoachtc.com (Link in bio)

COACHES: Remember that the student-athletes you work with are future moms, dads, wives, husbands, aunts, and uncles. The young person you work with now will be the future leaders and members of the community. You're doing more than just teaching the X's and O's.

Top candidates shouldn’t have to guess about resources. * Staffing budgets. * Facilities plans. * NIL support. Proactive transparency builds trust, and trust closes hires. ~ via @RecruitwithDan

ADMINS - Let us be your hands and feet for your next search. Instead of spending half of your time on one sport for the next month, you can then lead your entire department. bechlersearch.com

Chandra Dorsey-Felton, Director of Athletics at Florida Memorial University, has officially begun a national search for the next Head Coach of the Lions Women's Basketball program

We were honored to help with the @Coker_WBB search and are excited for @CoachMeganHall 🔗cokercobras.com/sports/wbkb/20…

Congratulations Marcus!

Brian Stanchak is a women's basketball coaching agent and founder of @TheBDSagency and he talked about the business on the @RisingCoaches podcast. youtube.com/watch?v=C3Cc91…

Am so grateful to Western Colorado for this opportunity and can’t wait to get on campus. A huge thank you to Drew and Nicole Johnson for allowing me to coach with them this season at UNK. It’s been a great experience! Go Mountaineers!

🚨🏀 Come meet Head Coach Ross James (@CoachRossJames) at The Nic! This event is open to all members of our campus community, alumni, and friends of the university. 🗓️ Tuesday, May 12 ⏰ 5-6:30 PM 📍 Hines Room

Top 10 hires of 2022 1 Carly Thibault→ Fairfield 2 Jacie Hoyt→OSU 3 Dawn Plitzuweit→WVU 4 Shauna Green→Illinois 5 Becky Burke→Buffalo 6 Beth Cunningham→Missouri St 7 Felisha Legette-Jack Syr Diane Richardson→Temple Shawn Poppie→Clemson Destinee Rogers→Ark State