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Coach Jeff BurkhamerBurkhamer enters fourth year as Bearcat coachJeff Burkhamer became only the fourth head men'sbasketball coach in Lander history when he was hired onMarch 26, 2009.Burkhamer enters his fourth seasonas the LU head coach after leadingthe Bearcats to an 18-9 campaignin 2011-12.During his first three seasons atLander, Burkhamer laid the groundworkfor building future Bearcat success.The 2009-10 team was ladenedwith seven seniors who Burkhamerreplaced in 2010-11 with eight freshmenand sophomores. The 2011-12Jeff Burkhamercompleted the turnaround with theacquisition of Dwight Tolbert, who earned NABC All-American honors.Prior to coming to Lander, Burkhamer led PBC rivalArmstrong Atlantic to a 134-73 record, including a 23-7mark in 2008-09. His overall 16-year head coachingrecord is 328-157, a .676 winning percentage. Burkhamerled AASU to the NCAA tournament four times in sevenseasons.Prior to coaching at AASU, Burkhamer was the associatehead coach at NCAA Division I Marshall University,helping guide the Thundering Herd to a 70-44 record in theMid-American Conference.He was the head coach at Santa Fe Community College(1994-98) in Gainesville, Fla., where he led the Saints totwo Mid-Florida Conference titles. He earned NationalJunior College Coach of the Year honors by CollegeSport Magazine in 1995-96 as the Saints set a school-record28 wins, including 21 straight to start the season. In fourseasons, the Saints went 97-31 under Burkhamer.He was the assistant coach for the Grand Rapids Hoopsof the CBA, the developmental league of the NBA from1991-94, winning three conference titles and coaching inthe CBA finals one year.At North Greenville College (1989-91), Burkhamerposted an overall 58-10 record in two seasons and twiceearned NJCAA Region 10 Coach of the Year, while leadingthe Mounties to back-to-back top 12 finishes and nationaltournament berths.He started his coaching career as an assistant coach atWinthrop University (1984-85), then moved to CharlestonSouthern (1985-87) and Morehead State (1987-89).Diane and Jeff Burkhamer with daughters Lindseyand Melissa (sitting with Kelsey).Burkhamer’s Coaching LedgerNorth Greenville College1989-90 29-5 .852 Region X ChampsNJCAA Round of 161990-91 29-5 .852 Region X ChampsNJCAA Elite 8Santa Fe Community College1994-95 15-18 .454 MFC Trn. Runner-up1995-96 28-4 .875 MFC Runner-up1996-97 26-6 .812 MFC ChampsRegion VII semifinals1997-98 28-3 .903 MFC ChampsRegion VII quartersArmstrong Atlantic State University2002-03 14-14 .500 PBC 4th Place2003-04 21-10 .677 PBC 3rd PlaceNCAA Tournament2004-05 15-14 .514 Lost to defendingNCAA II champs2005-06 23-8 .741 PBC Trn. finalists,NCAA Tournament2006-07 21-9 .700 NCAA Tournament2007-08 17-11 .6072008-09 23-9 .718 PBC 3rd PlaceNCAA TournamentLander University2009-10 11-16 .4072010-11 10-16 .3852011-12 18-9 .666Totals 328-157 .676 5 National Tournaments8 Regional Tournaments10 Lander Basketball
Coach Jeff BurkhamerContinued from previous pageBurkhamer earned his bachelor’s degree in 1984 and hismaster’s degree from MoreheadState in 1989. He was a fouryearletterman for the Battlersin basketball and baseball andholds the school’s all-time assistmark with 646. He was inductedinto the Battler Hall of Fame in2001. He was honored by theParkersburg News and Sentinel in2004 as a member of their Silver2006 Atlanta Tip-Off Club Anniversary team, which includedNaismith Awards Georgia the top high school players for theCollegiate Coach of the Year. past 25 years in the Parkersburg,W.V., area.Burkhamer and his wife, Diane, have two daughters, Melissa,a Lander senior, and Lindsey, a junior at Greenwood HighSchool.What were the most important factors in your decision to becomethe head basketball coach at Lander?The people, the support and the caring that goes into havinga successful program. I felt that our president, Dr. Ball, and ourathletic directors, Jeff May, were the type of people that I wantedto work for and their vision for Lander basketball was similarto mine. I also felt they would support our quest for success andwould care about our program. There is a sincere desire to win atLander and to do things in a first-class manner. Our scholarshippackages, our all-you-can-eat cafeteria, our on-campus life inthe dorms, a beautiful arena, and a caring faculty and staff whoare willing to work with the student-athletes made my decisioneasy. Plus, Greenwood is a great place to live and raise a family.I have been so impressed with the number of people who havewelcomed me and our family and who have offered assistancein so many different ways. Lander and Greenwood must be agreat place to be because so many people go to school here andthen stay in the Greenwood community to live, work and raise afamily.Why is Lander University such a special place to go to collegeand to play basketball?The people at Lander and in the Greenwood community arefriendly, supportive and caring. Academically, our players knowtheir professors and the professors know our players. Our playerscan get one-on-one help and hands-on experience in state-ofthe-artclassroom settings at Lander. We have an outstandingacademic support system that is geared toward success in theclassroom. A college diploma is a valuable tool and you will bemarketable in the work world upon completion of your degree.Lander is also a terrific place to play basketball because of thephilosophy of our basketball program. We want good people,individuals who will work to get their degrees, and players whowill compete on the basketball court. We want the “total package”at Lander and we want to give you more than just basketball.Our goals are higher than 10 feet! We have all of the thingsthat a student-athlete needs to be successful at Lander.What are some of the key ingredients in building and sustaininga successful basketball program?There are a number of factors that go into building and sustaininga successful basketball program. I believe you must have thesupport of the administration and they must feel that athletics arean integral part of the campus community. Next, I think you musthave tremendous people around you – assistant coaches, managersand trainers, as well as other support personnel. But, themost important group is PLAYERS! You must have good playersto have a chance to be a good team. We must do a great job ofrecruiting players who can compete in the Peach Belt Conferenceand at the NCAA Division II national level. We want good peoplewho are responsible off the court and in the classroom. On thecourt, we will recruit players who have basketball skills, workethic and toughness, and a love, passion and desire for competition.What They’re Saying About Coach Burkhamer. . .“I have known Jeff Burkhamer for a long time. He gets the verybest out of his players. He has an outstanding work ethic, is agreat communicator and is a terrific teacher of the game. JeffBurkhamer will have Lander competing for PBC titles.”--Tubby Smith, University of Minnesota Head Basketball Coach“Coach Burkhamer was instrumental in my development as aplayer. His attention to detail in my individual workouts helpedraise my skill level to new heights each year. Coach B. pushedme every day to become a better player, a better student and abetter person. He helped prepare me for life in the NBA.”--Pro Player Tamar Slay, Former Player“Coach Burkhamer will create a winner at Lander. He will recruitgood players and good people and will instill a winning attitudeinto his program. He will inspire and demand that players give100 percent on and off the court. Coach B. will prepare his playersfor the “Game of Life.” He made me a better player and abetter person and I am proud to have played for him.”--William Kane, Former Player“I played for Coach B. and worked as an assistant coach for himfor many years. He is going to get the best out of his players – onand off the court. He creates a standard of excellence and challengeseach player to set high goals on the court and in life. Heis an excellent teacher of the game and is a very good person.Lander is fortunate to have him leading their program back to thetop of the PBC.”Steve Franklin, Former Assistant Coach/Player“Coach Burkhamer is an excellent communicator and basketballstrategist. He coached me during the most productive phase ofmy career. Coach Burkhamer is not only a former coach, butsomeone who I’m proud to call a FRIEND.”Gerald Madkins, New Orleans Hornets VP of Player Personnel,former CBA Rookie of the Year/Player for Grand RapidsLander Basketball 11
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