Mr. Richard Lopez
Education
Enrolled in Doctoral Program in Human Performance/Teachinging and Administration, The University of Southern Mississippi, 2005 to Present
Specialist in Educational Administration, The University of SouthernMississippi, 2005
Master in Education in Physical Education, William & Carey College, 1993
B. S. in Biology, Athletic Administration, & Coaching, The University of Southern Mississippi, 1983
Position
Instructor, Sport Coaching Education
Other Responsibilities
Coordinator of Educational Outreach
(Practicums and Internships)
Office Location: HPR 101
Phone: (601) 266-6057
Fax: (601) 266-4445
E-mail: richard.lopez@usm.edu
Mailing Address
The University of Southern Mississippi
School of Human Performance and Recreation
118 College Drive #5142
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Honors and Awards
Basketball Coach of the Year, Jasper County News, 1995-1996
Star Teacher, Bay Springs High School, 1995-1996
Girls' Basketball Coach of the Year, Clarion Ledger News, 1991-1992
Girls' Basketball Coach of the Year, WDAM News, 1991-1992
Girls' Basketball Coach of the Year, Mississippi Sports Writers, 1991-1992
Girls' South All-Star Coach, MIssissippi Association of Coaches, 1991-1992
Girls' Basketball Coach of the Year, Laurel Leaders Call News , 1989-1990
Men's Basketball Coach, Southeastern Junior College: Team - Junior College State Conference Champions, 1984-1985
Junior College All State Basketball Player, Southeastern Junior College, 1980-1981
Coaching Experience: Team Rankings
National Rankings: Pre-season
Street and Smith's Magazine, 1993-1994, #13
Street and Smith's Magazine, 1991-1993, #7
National Rankings: Post-season
Blue Star Index, 1992-1993, #16
USA Today News 1992-1993, #17
USA Today News, 1991-1992, #13
State Rankings: Pre-season
Clarion Ledger News, 1990-1991, #5
Clarion Ledger News, 1991-1992, # 4
Clarion Ledger News, 1992-1993, #1
Clarion Ledger News, 1993-1994 #1
State Rankings: Post season
Clarion Ledger News, 1990-1991, #9
Clarion Ledger News, 1991-1992, #2
Clarion Ledger News, 1992-1993, #3
Coaching Experience: Team Accomplishments
State Championships: Girls' Basketball, 1992, 1993
South State Championships: Girls' Basketball, 1991, 1992, 1993
South State Runner-up: Girls' Basketball, 1990, 1998
District Championships: Girls' Basketball, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997
North State Tournament Appearance: Girls' Basketball, 2004
District Tournament: Girl's Basketball, 3rd Place, 2004
State Tournament Appearances: Girls' Basketball, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1998
South State Tournament Appearances: Girls' Basketball, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998
Research Interests
Women's Basketball in the 1970s
Emergence of European Basketball
Weight Training
History of Basketball in Mississippi
Personal Interests
Music
Weighting Training
Sporting events