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2026–27 · SECTION IX BASKETBALL
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Latest documented coaches, dated source notes and program coaching histories.
43 named programs have a linked coaching reference. Previous-season coaches remain listed until a change is established. See each profile for its source season and appointment notes.
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Coaching dossiers & history
Coaching appointments are labeled by source season. The district-confirmed 2026–27 assignments are distinguished from historical records; career totals remain subject to season-ledger verification.
Joe Mackey
Warwick Valley
Warwick district reporting identifies Mackey as varsity boys coach in July 2025. Current-season appointment still needs confirmation.
Career W–LSeason records pending verification
ChampionshipsGame-by-game validation pending
2026–27 appointmentNot independently confirmed
Joe Mackey
Warwick Valley
Warwick district reporting identifies Mackey as varsity boys coach in July 2025. Current-season appointment still needs confirmation.
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Beacon
Patrick Schetter
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Chapel Field
Brad McDuffie
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Chapel Field’s 2026 summer camp page identifies Brad McDuffie as the school’s basketball coach. The school’s 2023 state semifinal preview identifies him as boys head coach, alongside assistant Mike Bonagura. His 2026–27 winter appointment has not yet been confirmed. Checked October 21, 2026.
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Chester Academy
Jon Marsilio
School-confirmed 2026–27 appointment
Chester’s district 2026–27 coaching directory lists Jon Marsilio with varsity boys basketball, Patrick Higgins with JV and Ricky Duggan with modified. Checked October 22, 2026. The directory provides explicit current-season school confirmation.
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Cornwall
Chris Miller
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Cornwall’s 2026–27 varsity team page on Bound lists Chris Miller as head coach. Checked October 21, 2026. The older MaxPreps staff listing names a different coach, so that listing is not used as proof of the current assignment.
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Dover
Sean Carlson
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Eldred
Bill Furler
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Ellenville
Bryan Bonitz
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Ellenville’s February 12, 2024 district profile recognized varsity boys basketball coach Bryan Bonitz after his 200th career win on February 5, 2024. This historical milestone does not establish his current career total or confirm the 2026–27 appointment.
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Fallsburg
Daniel Redmond
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Kevin Hart
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Goshen
Sal D'Angelo
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Highland
Michael Koehler
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James I. O'Neill
Pete DeLeo
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BCANY’s 2025 Section IX boys awards document identifies Pete DeLeo as James I. O’Neill’s coach for 2024–25. He is retained as the latest coach documented in the school’s sourced profile while newer district appointments are checked. Reviewed October 22, 2026.
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John S. Burke Catholic
Jason Geleski
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BCANY’s 2025 Section IX boys awards document names Jason Geleski as Burke Catholic’s coach and Class B Coach of the Year for 2024–25. He is retained as the latest documented coach while a newer school appointment is checked. Reviewed October 22, 2026.
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Kingston
Ron Kelder
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Kingston’s district winter coaching directory lists Ron Kelder and Matt Stotem at boys varsity level, Orrin Logan at JV and Ryan Kolman with the freshman team. The directory does not state a season or separate the two varsity roles. Checked October 21, 2026.
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Liberty
Matthew Robinson
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Liberty’s district directory lists Matt Robinson with varsity boys basketball, Felix Colon with JV and Jermaine Ferguson with modified. The directory does not specify a season. Checked October 21, 2026.
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Marlboro
Ryan Brooks
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Ryan Brooks is Marlboro’s boys basketball head coach, confirmed directly by KOT845 publisher Isaac Cayetano on October 22, 2026.
Middletown
Elmer Harrison Jr.
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Middletown’s district coaching directory lists Elmer Harrison Jr. as boys varsity head coach, Aaron Rose as varsity assistant and Daniel Grant as JV coach. The directory does not state a season. Checked October 21, 2026.
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Millbrook
Brian Laffin
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The Basketball Coaches Association of New York’s March 14, 2026 membership list identifies Brian Laffin with Millbrook boys varsity basketball. Retained as the latest documented coach while 2026–27 board appointments are checked.
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Minisink Valley
Matt Caputo
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Minisink Valley’s 2024 district award profile identifies Matt Caputo as boys varsity head coach and recipient of the Orange County Basketball Officials Association’s Jim Taravella Award. At that time, the district credited him with 17 years coaching at modified, JV and varsity levels. This historical profile does not confirm the 2026–27 appointment.
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Monroe-Woodbury
Jim Hahn
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Monticello
Chris Russo
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Mount Academy
Guy Leonard
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The Basketball Coaches Association of New York’s March 14, 2026 membership list identifies Guy Leonard with Mount Academy boys varsity basketball and Taylor Alonso as assistant. Retained as the latest documented coach; a 2026–27 appointment has not been established.
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New Paltz
Dan Diklich
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New Paltz’s 2025–26 winter coaching directory lists Dan Diklich as varsity boys head coach, James Smith as JV head coach and Raynard Rutland as modified head coach. The directory is dated November 19, 2025. These historical appointments do not confirm the 2026–27 staff.
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Newburgh Free Academy
Jason McAllister Jr.
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Newburgh Free Academy recognized Jason McAllister Jr. with the Jim Taravella Memorial Orange County Award in March 2026 for leadership, professionalism and sportsmanship. Current-season appointment should be reconfirmed.
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Onteora
Mark Wilens
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Onteora’s district Teams and Coaches directory lists Mark Wilens with varsity boys basketball, Aaron Bennett with JV and Kylie Kleine with modified. The directory does not specify a season. Reviewed October 22, 2026; these listings do not independently establish a 2026–27 appointment.
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Our Lady of Lourdes
Jim Santoro
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Pine Bush
Kevin Kreeger
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Pine Bush’s April 16, 2026 district report on winter scholar-athlete recognition identifies Kevin Kreeger as boys basketball coach and Dan Conley as assistant for 2025–26. These historical assignments do not confirm the 2026–27 staff. Reviewed October 22, 2026.
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Pine Plains
Terry Feely
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Pine Plains’ November 4, 2025 approved board minutes appoint Terry Feely as varsity boys basketball head coach for winter 2025–26, George Sinon with JV and Zachery Funk with modified. Feely is retained as the latest documented coach while the 2026–27 appointment is checked. The district’s October 6, 2026 minutes do not contain a basketball appointment. Reviewed October 22, 2026.
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Port Jervis
Cory Puopolo
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Poughkeepsie
Mark Bianco
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A January 5, 2026 district article names Mark Bianco as Poughkeepsie boys basketball head coach during the 2025–26 season. This dated source does not confirm the 2026–27 appointment.
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Red Hook
Kevin Cayea
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Red Hook’s district Winter 2025–26 coaching directory lists Kevin Cayea with boys varsity basketball, Joe Brenner as varsity assistant, John LaBella with JV and Tim Rogers with modified. These historical assignments do not confirm the 2026–27 staff.
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Rhinebeck
David Aierstok
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Rhinebeck’s December 1, 2025 season preview identifies David Aierstok as boys varsity coach for 2025–26, returning after a year away. The district says he joined Rhinebeck in 2005. His stated priorities were defense, rebounding and consistent effort. This historical profile does not confirm the 2026–27 appointment.
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Rockland Central
Charles Hicks
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Rondout Valley
Bill Sniffen
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Rondout Valley’s published 2025–26 team history lists Bill Sniffen as head coach. He is retained as the latest documented coach while district board appointments for 2026–27 are checked. Reviewed October 22, 2026.
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S.S. Seward
Michael Washington
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S.S. Seward’s 2025–26 boys team history names Michael Washington as head coach. The March 14, 2026 BCANY membership list distinguishes the boys staff from Joe DiMattina, who is listed with the girls program. Washington is retained as the latest documented boys coach while the 2026–27 district appointment is checked. Reviewed October 22, 2026.
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Saugerties
Michael Tiano
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Saugerties Senior High School’s physical education directory lists Michael Tiano as varsity boys basketball coach. The directory does not specify a season. Reviewed October 22, 2026; a separate 2026–27 appointment has not been established.
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Spackenkill
Matthew Hoyt
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Spackenkill’s district coaching directory lists Matthew Hoyt as boys varsity head coach, Josh Riley with JV and Jaylen Rouse with modified. The directory does not specify a season. Checked October 21, 2026.
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Sullivan West
Ronj Padu
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The Sullivan County Democrat’s January 2026 winter sports guide identifies Ronj Padu as Sullivan West’s boys basketball coach and includes his team preview. Retained as the documented 2025–26 coach while the next appointment is checked. Reviewed October 22, 2026.
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Tri-Valley
Tylor Irwin
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The Sullivan County Democrat’s January 2026 winter sports guide identifies Tylor Irwin as Tri-Valley’s boys basketball head coach in its team photograph and coaching preview. Retained as the documented 2025–26 coach while the next appointment is checked. Reviewed October 22, 2026.
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Valley Central
Frank Nutt
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The Basketball Coaches Association of New York’s March 14, 2026 membership list identifies Frank Nutt with Valley Central boys varsity basketball, Michael Kelly as assistant and Adam Sontag with JV. Retained as the latest documented coach while 2026–27 board appointments are checked.
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Wallkill
Hunter Andrews
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Wallkill’s October 15, 2025 approved board minutes name Hunter Andrews as varsity boys basketball coach for winter 2025–26, with varsity assistants Michael Dennis and Jason Diehl. Michael Pascucci was appointed modified boys coach. These historical appointments do not confirm the 2026–27 staff.
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Warwick
Joe Mackey
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Warwick’s district recap published February 6, 2026 names Joe Mackey as varsity boys basketball head coach during the 2025–26 season. This historical source does not confirm the 2026–27 appointment.
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Washingtonville
Daniel Malvey
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A January 29, 2025 district profile documented Daniel Malvey’s first season coaching Washingtonville’s varsity boys, following work with the girls JV team. A Washingtonville physical education teacher hired in July 2020, he graduated from East Stroudsburg University in 2019. This dated profile does not confirm the 2026–27 appointment.
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Webutuck
Shawn Howard
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Webutuck’s 2024–25 season preview identifies Shawn Howard as the new boys varsity coach after guiding the 2023–24 JV team to nine wins. He moved up with players he had coached in the younger program. This historical profile does not confirm the 2026–27 appointment.
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