Kirk Speraw - A Proven Winner
As UCF's head coach, he has led the Knights to four trips to the NCAA
Tournament, most recently back-to-back appearances in 2004 and 2005
Has led UCF to all four of its trips to the NCAA Tournament (1994, 1996, 2004, 2005)
• Was named the 2006-07 Conference USA Coach of the Year
• Named the CollegeInsider.com Conference USA Coach of the Year in 2006-07
• Guided the Knights to Atlantic Sun Championship titles in 1994, 1996, 2004 and 2005
• Selected as the CollegeInsider.com Atlantic Sun Coach of the Year in 2004-05
• Five of his squads have recorded 20-victory campaigns
• Has coached 18 all-conference performers
• Two of his players have received league player of the year honors
• Fifty-nine of his players have garnered conference all-academic honors
• At UCF, has recorded a 22-10 record in league tournament games
• Named the 1989-90 NABC/Kodak National Junior College Coach of the Year at Pensacola Junior College
• Led Pensacola Junior College to a fifth-place national finish in 1989-90
• Began his coaching career at Iowa, working as an assistant coach under Lute Olson
• Served as a member of the Hawkeyes’ staff when Iowa advanced to the 1980 Final Four
Has led UCF to 122 victories in the last six years, a mark that
ranks second among all programs in Florida during that span
Under Speraw's direction, the Knights have averaged 20 victories
since the start of the 2002-03 campaign
Since joining Conference USA, one of the top-10 leagues in the
nation, UCF has finished in the top-five in the conference standings each
year
Has coached at UCF for 15 years and is one of the most tenured
coaches in the nation
During his time at UCF, has led the Knights to 247 wins
As a head coach, has recorded 329 victories
While at UCF, has coached 17 all-conference performers
What coaches are saying about Kirk Speraw...
"He's as good of a coach that I’ve gone against in
any league I’ve been in."
Coach Larry Eustachy, University of Southern Mississippi
"I can tell you as a coach, as a person, he's unbelievable."
Coach John Cailpari, University of Memphis
"The Kirk Speraw Basketball Team Camp is very competitive and intense. It is a great way to bring your team together and learn what is needed to be successful for the next season. Our kids look forward to attending every summer."
Coach Ed Kershner, Oviedo High School
"Kirk's camp epitomizes what a team camp is all about...a great deal
of enthusiasm and tremendous competition."
Coach John O'Connell, St. Andrews High School, Boca Raton
Camp Staff
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| Jermaine Taylor | Dave Noel | Dexter Lyons | Mike O’Donnell | Josh Peppers |