Mark Anderson began as an Indiana high school basketball superstar, playing for the legendary Gay Martin at Woodlan HS. Beyond his playing days, Coach Anderson has experienced success at every level of coaching. After concluding his Indiana high school basketball coaching career, he moved to the college level, where he won a National Junior College Athletic Association championship at Cuyahoga Community College (OH) in 2004. Anderson was honored by being a featured clinic speaker at several high-end coaching clinics, including the Washington Sr. HS clinic in 2005. After his national championship, Anderson coached at the college level for several years & then earned several professional coaching positions.

CLINIC ITINERARY:

1:00 Intro, Coach’s Journey, & Opening Discussion
13:43 2-Sided Break Analysis Presentation
48:40 Post Clinic Discussion & Closing
Mark Anderson served as the Head Basketball Coach and General Manager for the Owensboro Thoroughbreds from December 2019 until August 2023. The team competed in The Basketball League (TBL), a minor professional basketball league.
During his nearly four-year tenure, Anderson pulled double duty running the front office and directing the team on the sidelines at the Owensboro Sportscenter. Under his guidance, the franchise enjoyed several successful campaigns, including three playoff appearances and a division championship before the team ceased operations in 2023.
Career Overview & Highlights:
Player Development: Recognized as a veteran developmental coach, he has helped more than 30 players advance their professional careers internationally. He holds a FIBA coaching license and a USA Basketball Gold Coach License.
Championship Pedigree: Long before his time in the TBL, Anderson won an NJCAA Division II National Championship as the head coach of Cuyahoga Community College in 2004, earning National Coach of the Year honors.
Other Pro Stints: Before arriving in Owensboro, he served as head coach for the Jamestown Jackals (TBL), the Canadian Basketball League, and the Lima Express.
Current Status: After the Thoroughbreds program ended, Anderson returned to the high school sidelines in Ohio, serving as a girls' varsity assistant basketball coach at Rocky River High School.
Anderson has been featured as a clinician on three (3) highly popular Basketball Nexus website & Rustbelt Basketball Coaches Network, LLC, coaching clinics. Mark’s presentations have received rave reviews.
Additionally, Anderson’s video clips, featuring various basketball plays & scenarios for the Basketball Nexus website, have become very popular among basketball coaches.