Kaufman begins his third season as assistant men's basketball coach at Regis University in 2017-18. His duties include recruiting coordinator, scouting coordinator, travel coordinator, post development, statistical analysis and administration with day-to-day operations of the program. Â
Kaufman comes to Regis after working as an assistant under Brady Bergeson, Regis head men's basketball coach, for three seasons at Western Oregon. Prior to joining Western Oregon, Kaufman served as an assistant coach and video coordinator at Oakton Community College located in Des Plaines, (Ill.) for two seasons. While at Oakton, Kaufman assisted in all aspects of the program, including game plans, scouting reports, recruiting and practices. His main focus was as the team's defensive coordinator.
Prior to arriving at Oakton, Kaufman served as varsity assistant coach for the boy’s basketball team at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, (Ill.) for three seasons. During his tenure the Stevenson basketball team went a combined 57-27, winning a regional title during the 2009-10 season.
His additional coaching experience includes working with Full Package Athletics, Inc., where Kaufman served as Head Coach for Under-16 AAU team and Under-17 AAU team as well as an advanced skill trainer.
In 2017 Kaufman earned his MBA in strategic management from Regis University. Prior to that he attended the University of Iowa where he earned his bachelor’s degree with Honors in both Finance and Economics. In addition, he spent 7 years as a Financial Analysis for Quill Corporation, Inc. a Subsidiary of Staples, Inc.
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