Head Coach
Rhett Soliday
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhett Soliday | Head Coach | rhett.soliday@vanguard.edu |
| Taylor Kelly | Associate Head Coach | mbasketball@vanguard.edu |
| JJ Johnson | Assistant Coach | jadyn.johnson@vanguard.edu |
| Tim Anderson | Assistant Coach | timothy.anderson@vanguard.edu |
About Vanguard University Basketball
You'll compete every day at Vanguard. Head coach Rhett Soliday builds programs around players who show up prepared, who demand more from themselves, and who refuse to accept mediocrity. The Golden State Athletic Conference doesn't forgive complacency. Neither does this staff. Vanguard expects relentless work ethic. You're joining a program that values accountability on and off the court. Soliday recruits hungry players, guys who understand that opportunity in NAIA basketball requires constant refinement. Your fundamentals must be sharp. Your basketball IQ must be sharp. Your conditioning must be sharp. California basketball is competitive. Vanguard competes at a level that mirrors that intensity. You won't get redshirted into relevance here. You'll earn minutes through production and consistency. The program develops players who leave with skills, discipline, and a clear understanding of what it takes to succeed at the next level. Playing for Vanguard means you're part of a culture where improvement isn't optional. Soliday and his staff will push you. They'll also invest in your development. But this only works if you're ready to invest in yourself first. 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.
Net price
$23,231/yr
Grad rate
55%
Enrollment
1,933
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $23,231 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $19,492 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $19,270 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $21,874 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $24,355 / year
- $110,001+
- $30,044 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,933
- Average net price
- $23,231 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $43,400 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $43,400 / year
- Graduation rate
- 55%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Golden State Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
San Diego Christian College
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Location , CA | Enrollment 87 | Avg. net price $31,898 |
University of Antelope Valley
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Location Lancaster, CA | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
University of California Merced
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Location , CA | Enrollment 8,372 | Avg. net price $11,583 |
Vanguard University
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Location , CA | Enrollment 1,933 | Avg. net price $23,231 |
William Jessup University
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Location Rocklin, CA | Enrollment 1,294 | Avg. net price $26,418 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vanguard University NAIA?
Yes, Vanguard University is an NAIA program in the Golden State Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Vanguard University men's basketball.
What conference is Vanguard University in?
Vanguard University competes in the Golden State Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Vanguard University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $23,231 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Vanguard University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,933 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Vanguard 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.
The Commitment Vanguard University Respects
NAIA coaches at programs like Vanguard University 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.
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.