Zach Settembre is a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. This is Zach’s second stint on the Texan staff having previously been an assistant in the 2022-23 season, before departing at the end of that season to join Tarleton graduate and former Texan assistant Jason Hooten at New Mexico State for 2023-24. He also spent one season as an assistant at Coastal Carolina.

Prior to Coastal Carolina, Settembre was the Head Coach at Tallahassee Community College in the JUCO ranks where he led the Eagles to back-to-back Panhandle Conference Championships, a 46-9 overall record, and was named the Panhandle Conference Coach of the Year in both seasons.

Settembre is a 2012 graduate of Syracuse and served as a student manager under Jim Boeheim.

Following his college graduation, Settembre returned home to Kentucky and worked as a freshman head boys basketball coach at Iroquois High School (2012-13) and Ballard High School (2013-14). Next, as the Head Coach at Louisville Collegiate School Settembre guided the program to a school-record 23 victories and a trip to the All “A” State Tournament. He was named the KABC (Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches) and Courier-Journal Seventh Region Boys Basketball Coach of the Year.

He then pivoted to the college game, as he joined legendary coach Happy Osborne’s staff at Kentucky Wesleyan College which led to him moving up the ladder in the college game.

On this episode Mike & Zach discuss the significance of building trust and meaningful relationships within the realm of coaching and player development. Settembre shares insights derived from his extensive coaching experience, emphasizing the foundational role that trust plays not only in fostering team cohesion but also in enhancing individual player performance. He articulates how effective recruitment hinges on identifying players who demonstrate not only talent but also the character and work ethic conducive to a successful team environment. Moreover, Settembre reflects on his journey through various coaching positions, highlighting the invaluable lessons learned from each experience and the continuous evolution of his coaching philosophy. Ultimately, this episode offers a profound exploration of the intricate dynamics of coaching, underscored by a commitment to nurturing relationships built on trust and mutual respect.

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Website - https://tarletonsports.com/sports/mens-basketball

Email - zsettembre@tarleton.edu

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