Head Coach
Donny Lind
Program contact: Keith Chesley, Assistant Coach
k.a.chesley@msmary.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Keith Chesley | Assistant Coach | k.a.chesley@msmary.edu |
| Jeremy Freeman | Assistant Coach | j.r.freeman@msmary.edu |
| Dave Matturro | Assistant Coach | matturro@msmary.edu |
| Sidy Sall | Assistant Coach | s.e.sall@msmary.edu |
| Andrew Winton | Assistant Coach | an.m.winton@msmary.edu |
| Jack Fricka | Graduate Assistant | j.w.fricka@email.msmary.edu |
About Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Basketball
Mount St. Mary's basketball offers student-athletes a meaningful college experience in the competitive Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference while maintaining strong academic standards in Maryland. Head Coach Donny Lind leads a program focused on developing well-rounded players who excel both on the court and in the classroom. The Mountaineers compete against quality Division I opponents within the MAAC, providing exposure and preparation for sustained athletic improvement. The program emphasizes basketball fundamentals, team-oriented play, and personal growth within a supportive community environment. Mount St. Mary's recruits who value education alongside competition will find a balanced approach that prioritizes long-term development. High school players interested in joining an established program with clear coaching vision and genuine investment in student-athlete success should connect with Coach Lind's staff to discuss how Mount St. Mary's can provide the right fit for their basketball journey.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.