Men's Basketball

Coach Matt Glover continues his leadership of the Fort Scott Community College men’s basketball program, bringing a wealth of experience from the NCAA Division I, Division II, and NJCAA levels.

Coaching Experience

Prior to his arrival at Fort Scott, Glover was a key member of the MSU Denver coaching staff, joining as an assistant in August 2022. He was instrumental in a swift roster rebuild for the 2022-23 season that revitalized the Roadrunners' program.

His coaching resume also includes:

• CSU-Pueblo (3 Seasons): Served as lead assistant and recruiting coordinator, producing multiple All-RMAC academic and athletic honorees.

• Regis University (2018-19): Graduate assistant contributing to the development of two All-RMAC first-team players.

• Sheridan College (2017-18): Assistant coach for a squad that produced five Division I and six Division II players.

Playing Career

Glover’s coaching philosophy is rooted in a diverse playing career. He played professionally for two seasons in Georgia and Mexico after a standout collegiate career:

• University of San Francisco (NCAA DI): A two-year starter for the Dons, Glover led the team in assists for both seasons and averaged 6.9 points and 5.6 rebounds.

• Penn State (NCAA DI): Played 32 games (starting 21) during the 2011-12 season.

• Sheridan College: Began his collegiate journey at the junior college level.

Education

Coach Glover’s leadership style is underpinned by a strong academic foundation in communication and organizational development:

• Master of Arts in Communication & Leadership – Regis University.
  • During his time at Regis, Glover balanced his graduate studies with a role as a graduate assistant coach, focusing on the intersection of effective team communication and high-performance leadership.
• Bachelor of Arts – University of San Francisco.
  • Glover completed his undergraduate degree while competing at the highest level of collegiate basketball in the West Coast Conference (WCC), emphasizing the importance of the student-athlete balance.
• Associate of Arts – Sheridan College.
  • Glover began his higher education journey in Wyoming, laying the groundwork for both his academic and coaching career.