Jay Wright Villanova Offense

Written by Wes Kosel

Wes Kosel will enter his first season as an Assistant Coach at Augustana University under Tom Billeter in 2016-2017. Kosel came to Sioux Falls after two season at Colorado College as the lead assistant. Kosel, a native of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, served as an assistant coach at Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference rival Texas Lutheran University from 2012-2014. Kosel graduated from the University of Kansas in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. He also has a master’s degree in physical education from the University of Houston. While attending Kansas, Kosel served as an assistant coach at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas. A life-long student of the game, Kosel honed his coaching skills by working summer camps for various programs in Texas, Colorado, Missouri, and New Mexico. Kosel also is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Certified Personal Trainer, both of which are certifications earned through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Kosel and his wife, Molly, live in Colorado Springs.

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September 7, 2015

Jay Wright Villanova Offense by Wes Kosel

Here are two offensive plays from Villanova head coach Jay Wright. Wright just completed his 21^st season as a head coach and his 14^th as the head coach of the Villanova Wildcats. In 21 seasons, he has won 441 games. After playing his college ball at Bucknell, Wright got his coaching start as an assistant at Rochester. From there, he would hold assistant positions at Drexel, Villanova, and UNLV before taking over as head coach at Hofstra in 1994. As head coach at Hofstra, he steadily built the program up from 10 wins in 1994 to 26 wins his final season in 2000-2001. After winning 20+ games in 3-straight seasons at Hofstra, Wright took the head coaching job at Villanova. In 14 seasons, the Wildcats have won over 300 games, made the Sweet 16 four times, and won the Big East Regular Season Championship 3 times.

Jay Wright Villanova Offense – Quick Lob

1 dribbles from right to left as 5 flashes to the right elbow and 4 sets a screen for 3 at the slot. 3 loops around the screen looking to cut to the basket and catch a lob pass from the point guard.

Jay Wright Villanova Offense – Nova 2 Man

1 dribbles off of a high ball-screen from 5 as 2 runs across the baseline around a staggered-screen from 4 and 3. If 2 isn’t open for a shot, 1 turns back to the right as 5 screens down for 4. 1 looks to pass to 4 for a shot on the right wing. If 4 doesn’t have an immediate shot, 5 steps out to set a ball-screen on the right wing. 4 drives middle as 2 and 1 exchange positions and 5 rolls to the basket. 3 takes position in the short corner and looks for the dump pass from 4 if x3 commits to the penetration.

Jay Wright Villanova Offense

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Wes Kosel is an assistant coach for men’s basketball under Head Coach Andy Partee at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, CO. Kosel joined the staff at Colorado College after serving two seasons as an assistant coach at Texas Lutheran University and one season at Haskell Indian Nations University. Kosel has an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from the University of Kansas and a master’s degree in Physical Education from the University of Houston. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), both certifications given through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. He has coached summer AAU programs, volunteered with elementary and middle school basketball teams, and has worked basketball camps for various programs including the Houston Rockets, USA Basketball, University of Houston, Colorado, New Mexico, Air Force, Texas State, and Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Kosel is also a member of the NABC International Committee and serves as the committee’s social media manager.

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