FARMINGTON – University of Maine at Farmington men’s basketball alum and current head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, Steve Clifford ‘83, will hold a coaching clinic on September 17, 2016 in Dearborn Gymnasium, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Clifford will focus on transition, individual and team offense and defense. The clinic is open to coaches of all levels. Registration is $30 and can be paid in advance or at the door. Checks should be made out to UMF Men’s Basketball.
Steve Clifford has been working his way through the NBA coaching ranks since 2000. After serving as an assistant coach with the New York Knicks, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, and Los Angeles Lakers, Clifford accepted his first NBA head coaching position prior to the 2013-14 season with the Charlotte Hornets. Since taking over the club, Clifford has guided the Hornets to a playoff berth in two of his first three seasons.
He started his career as a college assistant with Saint Anselm, Fairfield University, Boston University, and Siena College before accepting a head coaching job at Adelphi University. Clifford started to climb the coaching ranks at the high school level at Woodland High School in Baileyville, Maine.
As a student-athlete, Clifford tallied 250 career points over his four years at UMF, along with 113 rebounds. He amassed 125 assists in his senior season and 260 assists over his final three seasons.
For more information about the clinic, please contact UMF head men’s basketball coach, Dick Meader, by phone at 207-778-7148 or by email at meader@maine.edu.
