Bob Walsh returned to Providence College to work for Head Coach Ed Cooley in 2019.  The 2019-20 season marked his first season with the Friars overseeing the development, scouting and recruiting efforts for the men’s basketball program.   It is his second stint at Providence as he served as an assistant coach for the Friars from 1998-05.

Walsh came to Head Coach Ed Cooley’s staff with significant experience.  He served as a head coach at the University of Maine from 2014-18.  Prior to coaching at Maine, Walsh was the head coach at Rhode Island College for nine seasons (2005-14).  In his 13 years as a head coach, Walsh posted a 228-163 mark (.583), including a 137-79 record (.634) in conference play.  He guided Rhode Island College to eight NCAA Tournament appearances, which included three Sweet 16s and one Elite 8.

Walsh began his career as a graduate assistant with the Iona College men’s basketball team in 1994.  After working for two seasons with the Gaels, he spent one season at the University of San Diego as an assistant coach (1997-98).  Walsh then was hired as an assistant coach under Friar Head Coach Tim Welsh in 1998.  As an assistant at Providence, he helped guide the Friars to the NCAA Tournament in 2001 and 2004.  He also helped mentor Friar all-time leading scorer Ryan Gomes.

He 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.

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Website - http://coachbobwalsh.com/

Email - rwalsh7@providence.edu

Twitter - @CoachBobWalsh