Basketball Staff Contacts
Loading staff directory…
About Mount Vernon Nazarene University Basketball
You need to be sharp. Mount Vernon Nazarene doesn't recruit players who are still developing the basics—Coach Jared Ronai builds a Crossroads League roster with competitors who arrive ready to contribute. The standard is high from day one. MVNU operates in a conference where execution matters. Every possession counts. Every decision gets tested. The team plays a pace that demands guards who can run the floor, forwards who can space and defend multiple positions, and bigs who protect the rim and finish around the bucket. There's no wasted motion in what Ronai builds. The environment in Mount Vernon pushes you to grow fast. You're in a program where practice intensity mirrors game intensity, where film study is non-negotiable, and where your teammates expect you to be locked in. That's not meant to intimidate—it's meant to accelerate your development. If you're the type of player who thrives under pressure, who wants to prove yourself against quality competition, and who shows up prepared to earn minutes, this is where you compete. MVNU gives you the platform. You bring the preparation. Players who arrive at college campus-ready—technically polished and physically prepared—get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
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.
Preparing for NAIA Basketball at Mount Vernon Nazarene University
NAIA programs recruit players who show consistent improvement and competitive readiness. FCP's post-graduate year bridges the gap between high school and college-level play, giving athletes the film and academic standing NAIA coaches require.
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 Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Targeting Mount Vernon Nazarene University?
FCP coaches understand what NAIA programs like Mount Vernon Nazarene 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