Head Coach
Mark Prosser
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Prosser | Head Men's Basketball Coach | prosserm@winthrop.edu |
| Monty Sanders | Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach | sandersmj@winthrop.edu |
| Mitchell Hill | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | hillm@winthrop.edu |
| Sid Crist | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | crists@winthrop.edu |
| Ronrico White | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | whitero@winthrop.edu |
| Matt Erps | Assistant Coach for Video Coordination | erpsm@winthrop.edu |
| Cooper Sisco | Graduate Assistant Coach | siscoc@winthrop.edu |
| Kees Grondstra | Head Strength & Conditioning Coach | grondstrak@winthrop.edu |
| Kelly McGinnis | Administrative Specialist (MSOC, WSOC, T&CC, LAX, Strength & Conditioning, Communications, Athletic Training, Athletic I | mcginnisk@winthrop.edu |
| Michael Verde | Athletic Trainer (MBB, MGOLF) | michael.verde@advocatehealth.org |
About Winthrop Eagles Basketball
Winthrop University's men's basketball program under head coach Mark Prosser competes in the Big South Conference, one of the nation's most competitive mid-major leagues. Located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the Eagles offer student-athletes a strong academic environment combined with high-level collegiate basketball. The program emphasizes player development, competitive excellence, and building character both on and off the court. Winthrop provides opportunities to play meaningful minutes while earning a quality degree from an institution committed to student-athlete success. The Big South Conference presents consistent tournament competition and exposure to scouts and coaches across all levels. Recruits considering Winthrop should reach out to Coach Prosser's staff to learn how the program can develop them as basketball players and prepare them for life after college. The Eagles organization values discipline, work ethic, and contributing to a winning culture.
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 Winthrop Eagles
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on Winthrop Eagles'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.
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Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Winthrop Eagles
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D1 evaluations already prepared for what programs like Winthrop Eagles require.
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.