Schreiner University Men's Basketball

Head Coach

Marwan Elrakabawy

Contact: melrakabawy@schreiner.edu

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About Schreiner University Basketball

Schreiner is a Division III program in the SCAC where you'll compete for real minutes and develop within a realistic framework. Head coach Marwan Elrakabawy runs a program that prioritizes fundamentals, team play, and player improvement over flash. This is a fit if you value consistent development, genuine playing time as an underclassman, and a coaching staff that treats you like an individual, not a number. The Mountaineers play in a competitive conference that attracts solid Division III talent. You won't find magical shortcuts here—you'll find structure, accountability, and a path to meaningful minutes if you're willing to work. Kerrville offers a tight-knit campus community, which means less anonymity and more direct access to coaching staff. That matters when you're trying to improve. Academic integration is straightforward. Schreiner expects student- athletes to manage both responsibilities without excuse-making. The basketball program doesn't operate in isolation from the university's standards—it's embedded in them. If you're evaluating Schreiner, ask yourself: Do I want to play, or do I want to be told I'm special? Do I need a coach who invests time in my improvement, or do I need a bigger name on my jersey? This program delivers on the former. It won't pretend to be something it isn't, and neither should you. 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/.

Getting recruited at this level requires more than raw talent — coaches need to see your film at the right moment, your eligibility paperwork must be in order, and your tournament exposure has to match the standard the program is recruiting to.

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Getting Ready for College Basketball

FCP's post-graduate basketball program prepares student-athletes for the next level with competitive scheduling, academic support, and exposure to college coaches.

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 Schreiner University.

Targeting Schreiner University?

FCP coaches understand what D3 programs like Schreiner University look for in a recruit. We build players' film, exposure, and eligibility profiles to match exactly what coaches at this level need to see before making an offer.

Research compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated March 2026

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