Head Coach
John Becker
Program contact: Ryan Schneider, Associate Head Coach
ryan.schneider@uvm.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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Schneider | Associate Head Coach | ryan.schneider@uvm.edu |
| Derryk O'Grady | Assistant Coach | derryk.ogrady@uvm.edu |
| Braeden Estes | Assistant Coach | braeden.estes@uvm.edu |
| Ben Platt | Video Coordinator | ben.platt@uvm.edu |
| Eugene Santos | Basketball Staff | eugene.santos@uvm.edu |
| Marc Hickok | Assistant Director of Athletics, Director of Athletic Perfor | mhickok@uvm.edu |
| Anthony Spagnolo | Basketball Staff | anthony.spagnolo@uvm.edu |
| Joey Viner | Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Sports: Women' | joseph.viner@uvm.edu |
About Vermont Catamounts Basketball
The University of Vermont men's basketball program competes in the America East Conference and offers student-athletes a distinctive blend of athletic excellence and academic rigor. Located in scenic Burlington, Vermont, the Catamounts play in a mid-major conference that provides consistent postseason opportunities and meaningful competition. Head coach John Becker has built a program culture centered on player development, accountability, and community engagement. Vermont prioritizes recruiting versatile athletes who embrace the challenge of competing at a high level while maintaining strong academics at a respected New England institution. The program values basketball intelligence, work ethic, and character both on and off the court. Student-athletes benefit from quality coaching, comprehensive strength and conditioning resources, and a supportive campus community. High school players considering their college options should reach out to explore how Vermont's combination of competitive basketball, genuine academic support, and program integrity aligns with their goals.
Competing at the D1 level means your recruitment timeline, film quality, and academic eligibility all need to align precisely. Learn how to get recruited to play college basketball and what it really takes to earn a look from a program at this level. Once you're in contact, a strong highlight film is the single most important asset you can send a coaching staff.
What Recruits Should Know About Targeting Vermont Catamounts
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on Vermont Catamounts'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.
Players who receive roster consideration at the D1 level demonstrate improvement over time, not just raw talent at a single event. A structured development program that tracks your progress and connects you with the right coaches can significantly accelerate your recruiting timeline.
Schedule Quality That Validates Your Film for Vermont Catamounts
Film from a weak schedule tells a D1 coach nothing. Vermont Catamounts's staff evaluates prospects in the context of their competition, and players who have only been tested against poor opponents don't get offers, regardless of how the film looks. FCP's competitive schedule is built specifically to provide film against opponents that D1 coaches respect.
Our scheduling philosophy gives every FCP player verifiable competition results that hold up under the scrutiny of a D1 coaching staff. Apply to FCP to compete at the level that gets you noticed.
Whether you're a current high school player exploring options through our high school program or a graduate looking for a post-grad year, FCP provides the coaching, competition, and college placement support to help you reach programs like Vermont Catamounts.
Compete at the Level Vermont Catamounts Scouts
D1 coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments, giving your film the competitive context that programs like Vermont Catamounts need to make a decision.
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.