Presbyterian College Welcomes New Assistant Coach
Presbyterian College’s head women’s basketball coach, Tiffany Sardin, has announced the appointment of Grant Raedle as the new assistant coach and director of basketball operations for the Blue Hose program.
Background and Previous Experience
Raedle joins the coaching staff following a successful tenure at Triton College, where he served as an assistant coach for the men’s basketball team. During his season there, the Trojans achieved an impressive 29-6 record, clinched the Region IV championship, and made a notable appearance in the NJCAA Division I Tournament.
Player Development
His role at Triton was pivotal in nurturing four players who signed with Division I programs. Notable among them was Dayjuan Anderson, who was named the Region IV Player of the Year and signed with UAB, alongside Vijay Wallace (Arizona State), Peitok Machar (McNeese State), and Tolu Samuels (Southern Indiana).
Previous Coaching Roles
Before his time at Triton, Raedle spent two seasons as a graduate assistant with the women’s basketball team at Northwestern University. Under the mentorship of associate head coach and WNBA icon, Tangela Smith, he contributed to various aspects of the program, including opponent scouting, skill development, and recruitment.
Early Career in Basketball
A native of Kansas City, Raedle began his basketball journey as a student manager for the Loyola University Chicago men’s basketball team. He played a significant role in the team’s achievements, which included two Missouri Valley Conference regular-season titles, an MVC Tournament title, and postseason appearances like the 2019 NIT and a Sweet Sixteen run in the 2021 NCAA Tournament.
Training Experience
Raedle’s offseason experience is noteworthy; in the summer of 2019, he assisted in training sessions for Miami Heat stars, Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro.
Educational Background
Raedle completed his bachelor’s degree in sociology at Loyola in 2022 and is currently working towards his master’s degree in sports administration at Northwestern, which he is set to complete in 2024. He is also actively involved with the Latino Association of Basketball Coaches.
Coaching Philosophy
Expressing his enthusiasm about joining Presbyterian College, Raedle stated, “I’m incredibly grateful and excited for the opportunity to join Coach Sardin’s staff at Presbyterian. She’s someone who has had a lot of success, and I couldn’t ask for a better person to work for. I’m looking forward to learning from her and helping build something special with this program.”
Conclusion
Coach Tiffany Sardin is optimistic about Raedle’s addition, highlighting his strong work ethic and a winning mentality that aligns well with the team’s Kaizen motto, stating, “His work ethic and winning mentality will be a great fit with our Kaizen motto and immediately elevate what we’re building at PC.”
