Matt Goldsmith is entering his first season as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Middlebury College. He previously served as the Head Coach at The College of New Jersey for 10 seasons where he piloted the Lions to over 150 victories and Two New Jersey Athletic Conference championships in 2020 and 2024.

Prior to TCNJ Goldsmith worked for Dave Hixon at Amherst College, where he was an assistant coach for three seasons. In his first season at Amherst in 2012-13, he helped guide the Jeffs to a 30-2 record and the second national title in program history.

Goldsmith has spent time as a volunteer assistant coach for USA Basketball and has been a coach and instructor at the Jay Bilas Skills Camp since 2016. He also serves as head coach and general manager of 'The Nerd Team' in The Basketball Tournament.

As a player at Amherst College, Goldsmith was a member of the Jeffs’ 2007 National Championship team. He continued his playing career after graduation, playing professionally in Germany during the 2008-09 season.

On this episode Mike & Matt discuss his upcoming inaugural season as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Middlebury College. With a commendable history at the College of New Jersey, where he amassed over 150 victories, Goldsmith reflects on his transition back to the NESCAC, a league with which he possesses profound familiarity. He shares insights into the critical elements necessary for success in a competitive landscape, emphasizing the importance of 3 key defensive principles. Furthermore, Goldsmith articulates his vision for cultivating a supportive and engaged team culture, underscoring the significance of community connections and the development of young athletes as exemplary citizens. As we delve into this enlightening conversation, we invite listeners to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Coach Goldsmith and the Middlebury basketball program.

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Take some notes as you listen to this episode with Matt Goldsmith, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Middlebury College.

Website - https://athletics.middlebury.edu/sports/mbball

Email - mbb@middlebury.edu

Twitter - @CoachMGoldsmith

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