Head Coach
Jamie Batish
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Batish | Head Coach | jamie.batish@ottawa.edu |
| Hunter Lewis | Assistant Coach | hunter.lewis@ottawa.edu |
| Bruce Marshall | Assistant Coach | bruce.marshall@ottawa.edu |
| Jacob Lehman | Assistant Coach | jacob.lehman@ottawa.edu |
| Andrew Hunter | Graduate Student Assistant | andrew.hunter@student.ottawa.edu |
| Payton Kaiser | Graduate Student Assistant | payton.kaiser@ottawa.edu |
| Andrew Piper | Graduate Student Assistant | andrew.piper@ottawa.edu |
About Ottawa University Basketball
At Ottawa University, basketball is built on genuine relationships. Head coach Aaron Siebenthall creates an environment where players aren't just roster spots, they're part of a tight-knit community that invests in their growth both on and off the court. In the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference, you'll compete against programs that know your name, your story, and your potential. What makes Ottawa different is the personal approach. With a smaller roster, you get coaching attention that larger programs simply can't match. Siebenthall and his staff know their players deeply, which means development is tailored to who you are as a person and competitor. The campus culture emphasizes belonging, teammates become lifelong connections, and the support system extends beyond basketball. Ottawa values character and work ethic alongside skill. The program builds players who understand accountability, handle adversity, and lift each other up. You'll experience the kind of coaching relationship where feedback feels like investment rather than criticism, and where your coach remembers what matters to you off the court. If you're looking for a place where you'll be known, developed intentionally, and part of a family rather than just a program, Ottawa offers something increasingly rare in college athletics: genuine connection paired with serious competition. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
NAIA programs can offer scholarships and a high level of competition in a smaller-school environment. Learn about NAIA basketball scholarships and how this division compares to JUCO options before finalizing your recruiting list.
What Recruits Should Know About NAIA Basketball
The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference operates within the NAIA, where scholarship opportunities exist but recruiting timelines and standards differ from NCAA programs. NAIA coaches recruit primarily through direct outreach, exposure events, and coach-to-coach referrals. Academic requirements are governed by the NAIA Eligibility Center, a separate process from the NCAA.
Ottawa University and its Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference peers offer full and partial scholarships to players who fit their system. Smaller rosters mean more playing time for the right player, and NAIA programs regularly produce players who transfer up to D2 and D1. Getting evaluated starts with sending updated film and a clear academic transcript directly to the coaching staff.
Strength and Conditioning for the NAIA Level
Body development is one of the most overlooked factors in college recruiting. NAIA coaches won't offer a player whose physical profile can't hold up to a 30-game college season. FCP's post-graduate program includes a dedicated strength and conditioning track that prepares players for the physical demands of college basketball, and shows up on film in ways that matter to coaches at programs like Ottawa University.
Our Spartan Training Center gives players access to professional-grade facilities and programming designed specifically for basketball performance at the college level. Apply to FCP and start building the physical foundation Ottawa University's coaches want to see.
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 Ottawa University.
Your Eligibility for Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 2026-08-13.