FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gallagher Names Three Assistant Coaches for 2023-24 Season.
Tim Brooks, Anthony Doran, and JR Lynch will be Gallagher’s assistant coaches for this upcoming season.
Brooks spent three seasons on staff under Gallagher at Hartford, 2019-2022. During his time with the Hawks, Brooks touched many parts of the program, from breaking down videos of recruits, developing scouting reports, player development, and serving as an academic and stretch and conditioning liaison. Brooks helped the Hawks earn the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2021.
Before Hartford, Brooks was an assistant coach for two seasons at IMG Academy in Florida, where he was the head varsity national assistant coach for two years from 2017-19. He helped lead the program to its first-ever No. 1 national ranking and “Geico High School Nationals” championship in 2018-19. He also had a stint at St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C.
Brooks earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from James Madison in 2011.
Gallagher on Brooks, “I have known Tim for a long time. He is a relentless recruiter and a tireless worker with great energy. Most importantly, he will represent Manhattan basketball in a first-class manner. I am so excited to have Tim abroad at Manhattan.”
Doran continues his stint with the Jaspers, as he has spent the last two seasons on staff at Manhattan. This past season, Doran primarily worked with the Manhattan forwards and helped Josh Roberts earn MAAC Co-Defensive Player of the Year honors. In addition, he served as the compliance and academic liaison for the program. Doran also assisted with all recruiting efforts for the Jaspers during his time in Riverdale.
The New York native has also spent time coaching in the New York metro area high school ranks. Doran has coached at Our Savior Lutheran School and Hudson Catholic Regional High School.
Doran graduated from St. John’s with a bachelor’s in sports marketing. He also earned master’s degrees in educational administration and supervision.
Gallagher on Doran, “His connections in the New York City area will benefit our program. I love the energy in which he goes about his business. I have known Anthony for several years and am excited to work with him.”
Lynch spent last season as a graduate assistant at UConn as a member of the National Champions’ coaching staff. Lynch assisted with on-campus recruiting, academic progress, and video analysis.
Before spending last season with the Huskies, Lynch was the director of basketball operations at Hartford for one season.
Lynch played for Gallagher at Hartford from 2015-2019. When he graduated, Lynch was the only player to record 1,000 career points, 350 assists, and 150 steals. Lynch also played for Doran at Hudson Catholic from 2011-14. After playing with the Hawks, Lynch played professionally for the Bahia Basket Club in Argentina and San German/Cangrejeros Basket in Puerto Rico.
Gallagher on Lynch, “I have known JR for many years. As a player, he was one of the best players I have ever coached, and as a person, he is even better. Since the first day I coached him, I knew he would be a great basketball coach. Having played at Hudson Catholic for Nick Mariniello, he has always epitomized what a great point guard should be—serving others with a passion and living with enthusiasm. I am looking forward to him doing that at Manhattan.”
Gallagher was named Manhattan’s head coach on March 29, 2023.
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