2008-09 Vandals - University of Idaho Athletics

coaching staff
Chris
Helbling
Director of Operations
Coaching experience
2006-2008
Gonzaga
2005-2006
Walla Walla Community College
Student Assistant
Assistant Coach
First Season
Gonzaga 2008
Chris Helbling joined the University of Idaho men’s basketball
program as the Director of Operations in 2008
Helbling came to Idaho after spending two seasons at Gonzaga
where he served as a student assistant for the Bulldogs from
2006-08. During his time at Gonzaga, the Bulldogs compiled
an overall record of 48-19 and won two West Coast Conference
championships. The team also made two NCAA Tournament
appearances. Helbling graduated with honors in 2008.
“We are excited to have Chris join our basketball staff as he
brings knowledge of the area and a great work ethic,” Idaho
coach Don Verlin said. “Chris is a smart individual who is
going to be a successful coach.”
Before his time at Gonzaga, Helbling was an assistant coach
at Walla Walla Community College during the 2005-06 season
after a back injury ended his playing career. His responsibilities
with the Warriors included recruiting, player development,
fundraising, and game preparations. During his three years as
a player and coach with WWCC, the Warriors earned a 50-34
overall record and made two trips to the NWAACC tournament
where they finished fourth in 2004. During the 2004 season,
WWCC was ranked as high as No. 2 in the NWAACC Coaches
Poll.
Helbling graduated from Moscow High School in 2003 and
was a four-year letterwinner in basketball and baseball.
“I am extremely excited to be home with the University of
Idaho,” Helbling said. “I always have been a Vandal and I look
forward to helping coach Verlin put a team out on the court
the student body, alumni, and community of Moscow will be
proud of.”
Education
2008
Gonzaga
2003
Moscow High School
PERSONAL
Birthdate
Jan. 13, 1985
Hometown
Moscow, Idaho
Bachelor’s (Physical Education)
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