Meet the Coach

Gene Gifford, Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Gene Gifford, Head Men’s Basketball Coach

My Background

  • Hometown: Shelby, Michigan
  • High School: Shelby High School
  • Academic Background: Associates Degree from MCC- B.A. Degree from Olivet College- Masters Degree from Central Michigan University

More About Me

  • Coaching Experience:

    1977-1981 Ravenna High School Head Boy's Basketball Coach
    1981-2007 Muskegon Community College Head Men's Basketball Coach
    2007-2012 Olivet College Head Men's Basketball Coach
    2013-2016 Mona Shores High School Head Boy's Basketball Coach
    2016-2021 Aquinas College Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach
    2022- Present Muskegon Community College Head Men's Basketball Coach

More Information:
INVOLVEMENT/AFFILIATIONS
Michigan Community College Athletic Association President, 2003-2009
Western Conference Volleyball Director, 1995-2007
NJCAA Region XII Men's Basketball Chairman, 1996-2007
Michigan Community College Athletic Association State Volleyball Director, 1995-2006
Michigan Community College Athletic Association Vice President, 2001-2003
Western Conference Director, 1997-2001
BCAM (Basketball Coaches Association of America) Membership 1980-present
MIAAA (Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association) Membership 2012-2017
NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches) Membership 1983-present
AWARDS
500TH Career Win, 2013-2014
Michigan Community Collegte Athletic Association Service Award, 2009
National Junior College Athletic Associatioon Service Award, 2008
400th Muskegon Community College Jayhawk Win, 2006-2007
Michigan Community College Athletic Director of the Year, 1995-1996 and 2006-2007
Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan Junior College Coach of the Year, 2002-20023
300th Muskegon Community colleg Jayhawk Win, 2000-2001
Michigan Community College Athletic Association Western Conference Coach of the Year, 1996-1997 and 1999-2000
National Junior College Athletic Association Real Sport Award, 1994-1995
National Junior College Athletic Association Coach of the Year Finalist, 1989-1990
National Junior College Athletic Association Region XII Coach of the Year, 1989-1990
Outstanding Young Men of America Selection, 1979-1980
Western Conference Coach of the Year Honorable Mention, 1977-1978 and 1979-1989
Class C-D Coach of the Year Honorable Mention, 1979-1980