Elmira College has announced the appointment of Denis Tobin as the new Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball team. Tobin brings several years of coaching experience as an assistant at the NCAA Division III level, a proven track record of player development, and a deep commitment to both academic and athletic excellence.
“We are thrilled to welcome Coach Tobin to the Soaring Eagles family,” said Rhonda Faunce, Elmira College Director of Athletics. “His leadership, strategic mind, and passion for student-athlete success make him the perfect fit to lead our men’s basketball program into a new era.”
“I’m incredibly excited and honored to join Elmira College,” said Tobin. “This is a special institution with a rich tradition and a passionate community. I look forward to working with our student-athletes to build a program that excels on the court, in the classroom, and in the community.”
Tobin most recently served as Assistant Coach at Colby College, where he helped guide the Mules to multiple winning seasons in the highly competitive New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). The Mules finished the 2022-23 season with a 20-7 record, as Tobin contributed in coaching a First Team All-NESCAC and a 2nd Team All-Region One player in Will King.
Prior to his time at Colby, he served as an Assistant Coach at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), contributing to one of the most consistently successful programs in NCAA Division III. The Goats won the NEWMAC tournament in 2021-22 and advanced to the NCAA Elite 8, losing to the eventual National Champion Randolph-Macon. The Goats were recognized with three all-league players, including the National Rookie of the Year, John Adams.
Tobin began his collegiate coaching career as a Graduate Assistant at Suffolk University, where he was instrumental in recruiting and player development during his two seasons with the Rams.
Tobin graduated from Clark University in 2019 and served as the team captain during his senior year, winning the NEWMAC Sportsmanship Award. He earned his master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Suffolk University.
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