George Barber

Department of Health and Physical Education

Men's Basketball

George Barber

Head Men's Basketball Coach
Assistant Professor of Health & Physical Education

Year Started at Greenville:
1999

Education:
Ed.D. Kinesiology and Health Promotions, University of Kentucky, 1995
M.S. Sports Adminstration, University of Kentucky, 1989
B.S. Physical Education, Asbury College, 1986

Areas of Responsibility:
Responsible for all areas of men's basketball program, including coaching, recruiting and fund raising. Full-time faculty member in the Department of Physical Education with responsibilities of teaching students and advising majors.

Job Related Exerience and/or Accomplishments:
Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball, Bradley University

  • 3 NIT appearances

Administrative Assistant, Men's Basketball, University of Kentucky

  • Worked under Rick Pitino, now head coach of the Boston Celtics
  • 1996 NCAA, Division I National Champions

Hackensmith Award, 1995, Presented to the outstanding graduate student in Kinesiology at the University of Kenucky

Professional Involvement and Publications:
NABC (Nationa Association of Basketball Coaches) since 1995
AHPERD (Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) since 1984.

Email: george.barber
Office Phone: (618) 664-6624

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Last updated: September 6, 2000