Bryan Bender (@BryanBender), current Head Coach at Ellsworth Community College(@MbbEllsworth), previously led a successful basketball program at Southwest Mississippi Community College, instilling a culture of Passion, Humility & Discipline (PHD) that nurtured academic, court, and community growth. The team achieved outstanding academics, boasting high GPAs and a 100% graduation rate. On the court, Bender secured remarkable wins, including against top-ranked opponents, and orchestrated a historic comeback. His adept recruiting facilitated players' transitions to Division I and other collegiate levels. Leveraging experience from Appalachian State University and University of Minnesota, Bender excels in coaching, operations, and leadership platforms. Committed to basketball excellence and holistic player development, he balances his career with family life alongside wife Kristi and daughter Livi.

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