“I thought the job was a perfect fit for where me and my family are in our life right now… The school stands for everything I believe in, and I can combine it with my passion for basketball. I am really excited about the opportunity to be a part of the Beth Haven family.” — Coach Michael Stinnett [as reported by Jason Frakes and the Courier Journal on 10.01.2013]
Beth Haven Christian School is pleased to announce the hiring of Coach Michael Stinnett as boys head basketball coach and program director.
With his love for Christ and a heart for mentoring youth, combined with a wealth of knowledge, energy and experience both on and off the court, we are blessed to have him and his family become part of the Beth Haven community.
Coach Stinnett has been married to his wife Stephanie for 20 years, and they have a son Michael Ray Stinnett Jr. who is 5 years old. They are members of Valley View Christian Church. Coach Stinnett has coached at all levels of the game. He has coached high school basketball in the state of Kentucky for 24 years. He has served as the head coach at Owensboro Senior High School and most recently at Iroquois High School.
Coach Stinnett’s simple philosophy…
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
~Philippians 4:13
Coach Stinnett is all about using basketball to improve the lives of his players in all ways. He is into total person development not just basketball development. He was a first time college graduate from his family, and knows what basketball can do for a person. He also is all about respecting the game, and approaching each aspect of the game with great integrity.
Coach Stinnett has sent 30 players to the college ranks, and also helped several players get to the professional level in Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
An article published in VYPE Magazine in January of 2012, helps to present the relationship Coach Stinnett builds with his players and his desire for players to use game of basketball to improve their lives. Click Here for printable PDF.
Coaching Experience:
2013-14 Head Coach Beth Haven Christian (Louisville, Ky)
2013-14 Head Coach Louisville Diesel (UBA/Pro League US)
2013 Head Coach Team Venice Eurobasket Summer League (Las Vegas)
2013 Head Coach World Sports Marketing Pro Invitational (UNLV)
2013- Asst. Coach PRP High School April to September 2013
1995-Current Founder/Director Kentuckiana Pro Am Tournament
2005-2012 Head Coach Iroquois High School (Louisville, Ky.)
2006 GM and Head Pro Coach Louisville Lightning (KIBA Pro League)
2005 Asst. Pro Coach Kentucky Reach (World Basketball Association)
1999-2005 Head Coach Owensboro High School (Owensboro, Ky.) (91-74 Overall Record)
1990-1999 Asst. Coach Owensboro High School (worked under current Miami Heat scout Randy Embry)
1998-1999 Head 7th Grade Coach Daviess Co. Middle School
Iroquois High School (Overall 7-Year Record 126-71)
2005-06: 12-16
2006-07: 19-8; Courier-Journal Coach of the Year/KABC Coach of the Year
2007-08: 21-9; 22nd District Champs
2008-09: 19-8; 22nd District Champs Lost to state finalist Central in overtime in Regional
2009-2010: 22-9; 6th Region Runner up
2010-11: 19-10; Lost to Final 4 Bullitt East in Regional
2011-12: 14-11; Lost to Doss in District
*won 7 Christmas tournaments at Iroquois
*(2) 6th Region players of the year in Donovan Gibbs (IUPUI) and Jermaine Jackson (Florida Tech)
Owensboro High School (Overall 6-Year Record: 91-74)
Took the Red Devils to the state tournament in 2001-2002 season. Previously was an assistant at Owensboro under Randy Embry for 8 seasons.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
Current: 40 and over tournaments, 3 on 3 tournaments, 5 on 5 tourneys.
1990-1996 Kentucky Crusaders (College Exhibitions and Argentina Tour)
1986-1989 Brescia University (NAIA) Owensboro, Kentucky
1982-1986 Breckinridge County High School Hardinsburg, Kentucky
AWARDS:
28 High School Players coached have gone on to play college basketball
2012: Head Coach of Jackson Co. Tournament Champions
2012: Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches 6th Region Rep.
2011: Won 200th Game vs. Butler High School Feb. 4, 2011
2011: Won 100th Game at Iroquois vs. Grayson Co.
2011: KABC Regional Rep. Award
2010: Head Coach of 6th Region Finalist (Final 32 in Kentucky/one class)
2010: Assistant Coach Kentucky vs. Ohio All Star Game
2010: Head Coach of Marion Co. Tournament Champions
2010: KABC Board of Directors Region 6
2009: Head Coach of 22nd District Champions
2009: Head Coach of Harlan Co. Tournament Champs
2009: Head Coach of Gallatin Steel Tournament Champs
2009v KABC Board of Directors Region 6
2009: Kentucky All Start team Selection Committee
2008: Head Coach of 22nd District Champs
2007: Head Coach of 5th/6th Region All Star Game at Bellarmine
2007: Louisville Courier Journal 6th Region Coach of the Year
2007: KABC 6th Region Coach of the Year
2007: Head Coach of Johnson Central Holiday Classic Champs
2007: Head Coach of Valley Holiday Classic Champs
2007: Won 100th game vs. Louisville Manuel
2006: KIBA (Pro League) GM and Coach of the Year
2002: Owensboro H.S. featured on ESPN (July 2002)
2002: Sweet 16 in Rupp Arena (Kentucky State Tournament/one class)
2002: Head Coach of 3rd Region Champions
2002: Head Coach of 9th District Champions
2001: Messenger Inquirer 3rd Region Coach of the Year
2001: KABC 3rd Region Coach of the Year
2000: Head Coach of the Kentucky Nike All Star Team (Eddie Ford)