St. John's University Athletics
Men's Basketball
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Email:
- walshr1@stjohns.edu
- Phone:
- 7687
Prior to his second stint with the Gaels, Walsh served on Ed Cooley’s staff at Providence from 2019-22 as Associate Director of Player Development, Scouting and Recruiting Coordination. It marked his second tenure with the Friars, after previously serving as an assistant coach with the program from 1998-2005.
Walsh brings a wealth of coaching experience to Queens, which includes 13 years as an NCAA head coach. Prior to returning to Providence, Walsh was the head coach at the University of Maine from 2014-18 and previously spent nine seasons at Division III Rhode Island College from 2005-14. In his combined 13 seasons as head coach, Walsh boasted a 228-163 record (.583), including a 137-79 mark (.634) in conference play. He guided RIC to eight NCAA Tournament appearances, including three Sweet 16 berths and one Elite Eight.
Walsh began his career as a graduate assistant at Iona in 1994. After two seasons in New Rochelle, he joined the staff at the University of San Diego as an assistant coach in 1997-98. Walsh returned to the East Coast to join former Iona head coach Tim Welsh at Providence in 1998. As an assistant with the Friars, he helped guide the program to the NCAA Tournament in 2001 and 2004 and mentored the program’s all-time leading scorer Ryan Gomes.
An innovator in leadership and development off the court, Walsh is the founder of the Dynamic Leadership Academy for young leaders and coaches. Walsh also is the host of the Dynamic Leadership Podcast on AthleticDirectorU.com.
A 1994 graduate of Hamilton College, Walsh earned a degree in sociology, and he also holds a master's degree from Iona in mass communication and public relations.
