Basketball Staff Contacts
Loading staff directory…
About Lehman College Basketball
You need to be ready before you step on campus. Lehman College doesn't ease players in—head coach Steven Schulman demands immediate impact. The Bronx program competes in the CUNY Athletic Conference where grit and basketball IQ separate contributors from spectators. This is a Division III program built on execution. You'll face opponents who know their role and execute it relentlessly. Schulman builds rosters around players who can think the game, move the ball, and defend without fouling. Toughness matters. Ball security matters. Spacing matters. Lehman wins games through precision, not talent overload. You'll play in front of a Bronx community that shows up. Home court advantage is real here. The program values players who embrace accountability and understand that D3 basketball requires full commitment—classes, workouts, film study, and competitive practice. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
D3 basketball is about finding the right combination of competitive play, academics, and fit. Because there are no athletic scholarships at this level, understanding the honest differences between divisions ensures you're making the right choice for your college career.
What Recruits Should Know About City University of New York Athletic Conference Basketball
D3 programs like Lehman College do not offer athletic scholarships, but that doesn't mean attendance is unaffordable. D3 schools use academic merit aid, need-based financial aid, and institutional grants to build competitive rosters. Coaches recruit players who genuinely want to be at their institution — fit matters more at this level than at any other.
The City University of New York Athletic Conference competes at a high D3 level, and players who thrive here are committed to both their sport and their academics. Coaching staffs watch film year-round but have more limited evaluation budgets than D1 programs. Reaching out directly with strong academic credentials, updated film, and a clear interest in the school's academic programs significantly improves your chances of receiving an offer.
Coach Connections That Open Doors to Lehman College
FCP's coaching staff maintains relationships with programs across D3 — built through years of placing players at the college level. When an FCP coach calls a staff member at Lehman College, 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 Lehman College.
The Commitment Lehman College Respects
D3 coaches at programs like Lehman College extend offers to players who show commitment — to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
Research compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated April 2026