Head Coach
Bryan Hodgson
Program contact: Valerie Nainima, Recruiting Coordinator
vnainima@providence.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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Valerie Nainima | Recruiting Coordinator | vnainima@providence.edu |
| Molly Reagan | Assistant Coach | mreagan1@providence.edu |
| Elissa Cunane | Assistant Coach | ecunane@providence.edu |
| Michael Araujo | Video Coordinator | maraujo4.ga@providence.edu |
| Mark Ellis | Director of High Performance / High Performance Coach - Wome | mellis1@providence.edu |
| Rebecca Davis | Assistant Athletic Trainer | rdavis7@providence.edu |
| Rosemary Hamsley | Basketball Staff | rhamsley@providence.edu |
| Lisa F. Vieira | Administrative Assistant / Women's Basketball | lvieira1@providence.edu |
About Providence Friars Basketball
Providence College basketball competes in the Big East Conference, one of college basketball's most prestigious leagues featuring consistently competitive programs and extensive NCAA tournament exposure. Head coach Kim English has built a program centered on developing versatile, skilled players within a strong academic environment at this elite Catholic institution located in Rhode Island. The Friars emphasize player development and basketball excellence while maintaining high academic standards that prepare students for success beyond athletics. Providence offers recruits the opportunity to compete against top-tier conference opponents week after week, maximizing visibility to NBA scouts and professional evaluators. The program prioritizes character development and creates a culture of accountability, work ethic, and community engagement. High school players considering Providence should reach out to Coach Hodgson's staff to learn how they can contribute to a program competing at the highest collegiate level while earning a degree from a respected university.
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What Recruits Should Know About Targeting Providence Friars
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on Providence Friars's radar requires more than sending a generic email. It means having your film, eligibility paperwork, and academic transcripts ready before you make first contact.
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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.