The University of Redlands and Bulldog Athletics welcomed Cory Coombe as the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach on Wednesday, July 1.  He looks forward to sharing his outstanding Division III experience and love of basketball with the Bulldogs.

Coombe most recently served as the Assistant Basketball Coach at Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA, where he was in charge of recruiting for the Northwest and Northern California, led drills during practice, helped with daily practice plans, and helped oversee academic support and strength and conditioning. In addition, he assisted with game scheduling and helped break down film. Before that, Coombe was the Head Coach of the junior varsity boys' basketball squad at Lake Oswego High School while also assisting with the varsity team.

"Cory is a rising star in our profession. He blends an amazing rapport with our student-athletes with a tremendous, professional work-ethic," commented Head Coach Eric Bridgeland. "He adds value in every interaction with who he is and the energy he brings.  Our campus and program are blessed to have him."

Coombe competed for the Lewis & Clark College (OR) men's basketball team for four years, twice earning a spot on the National Association of Basketball College (NABC) Academic Honors Court and competing in the Northwest Conference Championship game in 2014-15.

He completed his degrees in Economics and Rhetoric & Media Studies in 2017. He is currently working on his Master's in Sports Management from the University of Florida.