Head Men's Basketball Coach | June 4, 2020 - Present
Enzley Mitchell IV Ph.D. was named the Head Men's Basketball Coach on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
He will lead the men's basketball program in its inaugural season which is set to begin competitive play in the Fall of '21.
In addition, he will serve as Assistant Professor for the Master of Leadership Development program.
Professional Experience
Most recently, Mitchell served as the Assistant Professor of Sport Management and Kinesiology Department Chair at Bethel University. He also is the owner and operator of Prep Search helping high school student-athletes and their families conserve resources throughout the college recruiting process. Mitchell earned his Ph.D. in sports administration from Concordia University-Chicago. He holds a master's degree in recreation and sport management from Indiana State University and a B.A. in business administration from Spring Arbor University.
In 2008, Mitchell was appointed the Director of Athletics and Head Coach of the men's basketball team at Northern New Mexico University. In 2010, went became the Director of Athletics and Head Men's Basketball Coach of Illinois Institute of Technology where he initiated and completed the transition of the program from NAIA to NCAA Division III. Prior to his time at Northern New Mexico University, Coach Mitchell had assistant coaching stints at Earlham College, Wilberforce University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, and Milikin University.
Playing Days
At Spring Arbor University, he was a four-year letterman on the men's basketball team. He helped lead the team to a WHAC Championship Runner-up finish while earning first-team All-Conference, first-team All-Defensive Player, and Defensive Player of the Year. In his senior season, he averaged 18.8 points per game, 11 rebounds per game, and 4 blocks per game. Upon graduation, he went on playing professionally for the Cardiff Clippers, in Cardiff, Wales, UK, and a member of the English Premier League. He averaged 23 points, 11 rebounds, and five blocks. He then played a season in the World Basketball Pro League averaging 11 points, 8 rebounds, and three blocks.
Personal
Enzley was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is married and has one daughter.
