Alma Mater: Carnegie Mellon University, B.S., University of Pennsylvania, M.S.Ed.
Joined SPS: 2012
Coaching Highlights at SPS:
Since taking over the program in the 2017-18 season, Coach Gordon has taken the program to new heights--and St. Paul’s Boys Basketball is now one of the most competitive teams in New England. In the 2021-22 season, the program recorded its first winning record in 11 years--and now has three consecutive winning seasons. In 2022-23, the program made even more history, earning its first 15-win season since 1995, its first postseason appearance since 1998, and its first ever Class A playoff berth. 2022-23 also marked St. Paul’s first win over a Class AAA opponent, as the Big Red took down Vermont Academy on the road in overtime, by a score of 101-96.
Awards and Honors:
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Three consecutive Top-3 finishes in the Lakes Region League (2021-2024).
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NEPSAC Class A Playoffs (2023)
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Raised more than $10,000 for the American Cancer Society through Coaches vs. Cancer since 2017.
Coaching Resume:
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Camp Coach - All-Academic Basketball, Bonner Basketball Camp, Plymouth State University Basketball Camp
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AAU Coach - Pittsburgh Cavemen 14U (2010-2012)
Coaching Education and Certifications:
USA Basketball Gold Certification
Athletic Career:
Coach Gordon played college basketball at Carnegie Mellon University, and was a member of the varsity team for four years. In his freshman year, the team was ranked in the Division III Top 25 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Coach Gordon earned University Athletic Association Academic All-Conference Honors during his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. As a senior, he served as team captain.
Program Philosophy:
Coach Gordon emphasizes two core values in the basketball program: excellence and love. Excellence means that all players are expected to play incredibly hard, have a quick learning curve, and never waste a rep. Love means pushing your teammates, respecting your teammates, and celebrating your teammates. All of this is critical to Coach Gordon because this program aims to prepare young men to be college-ready--not just to earn a roster spot to play basketball in college, but to be prepared for the physical and mental demands of the college game. Practically, our program values player development and team culture above all--aiming to develop versatile players who can play fast, play smart, and play & defend multiple positions, and aiming to develop willing teammates who put the needs of the team first. This is what it takes to be college-ready!
