Head Coach
Ken DeWeese
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ken DeWeese | Head Men's Basketball Coach | kdeweese@coloradomesa.edu |
| Trevor Van Tassel | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | tvantassel@coloradomesa.edu |
| Eli Scott | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach - Director of Player Development | escott@coloradomesa.edu |
| Bowen Born | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach - Director of Operations | bborn@coloradomesa.edu |
| Trey Satterfield | Assistant Athletic Trainer | tdsatterfield@coloradomesa.edu |
| Mark Ryan | Head Strength & Conditioning Coach | mmryan@coloradomesa.edu |
About Colorado Mesa University Basketball
When the sun rises over the Colorado plateau and casts long shadows across the Montrose County area, Colorado Mesa's athletes are already in the gym, a program built on the belief that consistency in small moments creates big results. Head coach Mike DeGeorge has cultivated a culture where guards learn to run a disciplined offense and bigs develop post moves through deliberate practice, not flash. The Mavericks compete in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, where every game demands execution and toughness. What defines this program is its willingness to develop players over time. Colorado Mesa doesn't chase quick fixes; it builds teams that understand spacing, ball movement, and defensive positioning. Players who come here find a coach who values high-character teammates and athletes who want to improve their craft every single day. The program has developed a track record of producing guards who can run an offense and forwards who know how to play within a system. The campus sits in Grand Junction, offering student-athletes access to outdoor recreation, a supportive community, and a genuine college experience beyond the court. Colorado Mesa offers the kind of environment where a player's hard work translates directly into opportunity, where the work you put in during the offseason shows up when it matters most. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
D2 programs offer a compelling combination of competitive basketball and strong academics. Understanding the differences between D1, D2, and D3 helps you target the right fit, and coaches at this level respond well to personalized outreach using the right email approach.
What Recruits Should Know About Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Recruiting
D2 programs in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference offer a balance of competitive basketball and academic opportunity. Coaches at this level recruit both locally and nationally, and they move quickly on players they evaluate. NCAA D2 athletic scholarships can be partial or full, and many programs package financial aid to make attendance financially feasible.
The D2 recruiting calendar runs parallel to D1 but with more flexibility. Colorado Mesa University coaching staff evaluates prospects at regional and national tournaments, and they respond well to direct contact from players who have done their research on the program. Make sure your NCAA Eligibility Center account is active and your academic records are current before reaching out.
Coach Connections That Open Doors to Colorado Mesa University
FCP's coaching staff maintains relationships with programs across D2, built through years of placing players at the college level. When an FCP coach calls a staff member at Colorado Mesa University, that call gets returned. Those coach-to-coach referrals are often what converts a prospect from "film received" to "offer extended."
Our post-graduate program leverages those connections to create real recruiting opportunities for players who have done the work to be ready. Apply to FCP and join a program with a track record of college placements.
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 Colorado Mesa University.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including D2
Our track record of placing players at D2 programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as Colorado Mesa University. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
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.