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Concord Men's Basketball Head Coach Accepts Job with NCAA Division 1 Program
Todd May departs after 14 years leading the Mountain Lions, taking assistant role at University of Akron
Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:58am
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The departure of a long-serving college basketball coach represents a shift in program leadership and a new era of competition.Athens TodayTodd May, the head coach of the Concord University men's basketball team for the past 14 years, has announced his departure from the program to accept an assistant coaching job with the University of Akron, an NCAA Division 1 basketball team.
Why it matters
May's departure marks the end of an era for the Concord men's basketball program, as he was the third winningest coach in the team's history, leading them to conference championships, national tournament berths, and their best three-year span ever. His move to a Division 1 program represents a career advancement opportunity.
The details
During his 14-year tenure as Concord's head coach, May compiled 152 wins, making him the third winningest coach in program history. He took over the head coaching job after serving as an assistant under Kent McBride. Under May's leadership, the Mountain Lions broke their conference championship drought, earned their first at-large berth in the national tournament since 1954, and achieved their best three-year span ever with 54 wins.
- Todd May announced his departure from the Concord men's basketball program on April 10, 2026.
- May had been the head coach of the Concord men's basketball team for the past 14 years.
The players
Todd May
The former head coach of the Concord University men's basketball team, who is departing the program to accept an assistant coaching job with the University of Akron, an NCAA Division 1 basketball team.
Kent McBride
The current Wyoming East boys basketball coach, who was May's predecessor as the assistant coach of the Concord men's basketball team.
What they’re saying
“For 14 years, Concord men's basketball has been my life, everyday with a singular focus to make the program, and the people around it better. However, all good things must come to an end.”
— Todd May, Former Head Coach, Concord University Men's Basketball
What’s next
Concord University will now begin the process of searching for a new head coach to lead their men's basketball program.
The takeaway
Todd May's departure from the Concord men's basketball program after 14 successful years marks the end of an era, as he led the team to new heights, including conference championships, national tournament berths, and their best three-year span ever. His move to an NCAA Division 1 assistant coaching job represents a career advancement opportunity, but also leaves big shoes to fill for the next Concord head coach.
