Head Coach
Mark Svagera
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 Svagera | Head Coach | mark.svagera@briarcliff.edu |
| Adam Schumacher | Assistant Coach | adam.schumacher@briarcliff.edu |
| Evan Laraby | Graduate Assistant | evan.laraby@briarcliff.edu |
About Briar Cliff University Basketball
At Briar Cliff, basketball is about building relationships that extend far beyond the court. Head coach Mark Svagera creates an environment where players genuinely know their coaches and teammates, where your development as a person matters just as much as your development as an athlete. In the Great Plains Athletic Conference, you'll compete against programs that challenge you to grow, but you won't do it alone. The coaching staff invests in each player's journey, offering the kind of personal attention that larger programs can't replicate. This is a place where your voice is heard in team decisions, where community engagement is part of the culture, and where the locker room feels like an extended family. You'll attend class with your teammates, train with coaches who know your strengths and what you're working to improve, and represent a university that values your character as much as your skillset. Briar Cliff attracts players who understand that smaller doesn't mean less competitive, it means more opportunity for impact. Whether you're looking to establish yourself at the college level or take your game to the next level, the relationships you build here will last long after you leave Sioux City. 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.
Net price
$27,472/yr
Grad rate
46%
Enrollment
624
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $27,472 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $21,729 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $23,860 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $26,301 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $30,461 / year
- $110,001+
- $30,448 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 624
- Average net price
- $27,472 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $39,064 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $39,064 / year
- Graduation rate
- 46%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Plains Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Briar Cliff University
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Location Sioux City, IA | Enrollment 624 | Avg. net price $27,472 |
Concordia University
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Location Seward, NE | Enrollment 1,283 | Avg. net price $24,521 |
Dakota Wesleyan University
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Location Mitchell, SD | Enrollment 670 | Avg. net price $24,039 |
Doane University
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Location , NE | Enrollment 978 | Avg. net price $28,885 |
Dordt University
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Location Sioux Center, IA | Enrollment 1,597 | Avg. net price $25,944 |
Hastings College
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Location Hastings, NE | Enrollment 891 | Avg. net price $22,320 |
Midland University
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Location Fremont, NE | Enrollment 1,159 | Avg. net price $24,320 |
Morningside University
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Location Sioux City, IA | Enrollment 1,163 | Avg. net price $23,505 |
Mount Marty University
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Location Yankton, SD | Enrollment 697 | Avg. net price $21,395 |
Northwestern College
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Location Orange City, IA | Enrollment 1,175 | Avg. net price $24,716 |
Presentation College
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Location Aberdeen, SD | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
University of Jamestown
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Location , ND | Enrollment 1,041 | Avg. net price $19,440 |
Waldorf University
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Location Forest City, IA | Enrollment 1,827 | Avg. net price $24,003 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Briar Cliff University NAIA?
Yes, Briar Cliff University is an NAIA program in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Briar Cliff University men's basketball.
What conference is Briar Cliff University in?
Briar Cliff University competes in the Great Plains Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Briar Cliff University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $27,472 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Briar Cliff University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 624 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Briar Cliff University?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for NAIA, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for NAIA programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Your Eligibility for Briar Cliff University Starts Today
Eligibility problems discovered late cost players their best opportunities. FCP's academic support team works proactively to ensure every player is cleared before NAIA coaches ask the question, so when Briar Cliff University's staff is interested, the answer is ready.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.