Head Coach
Kevin Willard
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Willard | William B. Finneran Endowed Head Coach | kwillard@villanova.edu |
| David Cox | Associate Head Coach | david.cox@villanova.edu |
| Kevin Norris | Assistant Coach | kevin.norris@villanova.edu |
| Ashley Howard | Assistant Coach | ashley.howard@villanova.edu |
| Greg Manning Jr. | Assistant Coach | greg.l.manning@villanova.edu |
| Ricky Harris | Assistant Coach | ricky.harris@villanova.edu |
| Brenton Petty | Director, Player Personnel | brent.petty@villanova.edu |
| Charlie Butler | Director, Basketball Operations | charlie.butler@villanova.edu |
| Dan Erickson | Athletic Trainer | daniel.erickson@villanova.edu |
| Kyle Tarp | Sports Performance Coach | kyle.tarp@villanova.edu |
About Villanova Wildcats Basketball
Villanova basketball competes at the highest level of college athletics within the Big East Conference, one of the nation's most competitive leagues. Head coach Kevin Willard leads a program renowned for developing players into NBA professionals while maintaining a culture centered on academic excellence and character. Student-athletes benefit from Villanova's rigorous academic environment and world-class facilities in the Philadelphia area. The Wildcats emphasize ball movement, defensive intensity, and a winning mentality that translates to success both on court and in life. The program balances elite competition with genuine concern for player development and education. High school players serious about playing in a championship-caliber program at a prestigious university should contact the coaching staff to explore whether Villanova fits their basketball and academic 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 Villanova Wildcats
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on Villanova Wildcats'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 Villanova Wildcats
Film from a weak schedule tells a D1 coach nothing. Villanova Wildcats'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 Villanova Wildcats.
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Our coaches have placed players at D1 programs across the country. They know what Villanova Wildcats's staff evaluates first, how to get your film in the right hands, and when to make contact for maximum impact on your recruiting timeline.
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.