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Dennis Csensits

With 33 years of coaching experience, Dennis Csensits is a high-energy leader, motivator, and communicator. He is a community builder and holds certifications from USA Basketball and National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.  Coach Csensits is also an active member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, Pennsylvania Basketball Coaches Association, and NCAA Basketball Academy  Reach out to him at dcsensits@acchs.info 

Coach Dennis Csensits Professional experience

Head Coach — Allentown Central Catholic HS (2012-Present) 

  • - Led Program to PIAA 4A State Championship 2021

  • - Led the program to seven District XI Championships–(12-13, 13-14, 17-18, 19-20, 20-21, 22-23, 23-24) with an overall record of 247-85 (72%)

  • - Led Team to Lehigh Valley Conference Championship 2013-14

  • - Led Team to Eastern PA Conference Championship 2023

  • - Named 2023 PA Basketball Coaches Association Coach of the Year

  • - Named 2021 PIAA 4A Coach of the Year

  • - Named Allentown Morning Call – Team of the Year 2013 and 2014

  • - Named 2014 LVBR Coach of Year

  • Assistant Coach – Boys Basketball (2010 - 2012)

  • - Instrumental in leading the program to back-to-back district 11-3A championships

Head Coach - Dickinson College Head Coach – Men’s Basketball/ PE Instructor (2002 – February 2009)

  • - Responsibilities included the management and development of all phases of a college basketball program that positioned to compete on a national level in Division-III basketball

  • - Resurrected a program that had five returning players and had not qualified for the conference tournament over six years

  • - Recruited and developed six All-Centennial Conference players including five 1000 point scorers

  • - Earned an at-large bid to the ECAC post-season tournament

  • - Served on the NCAA Division-III Selection Committee (2005 – 2008)

Seven Years Experience Division I Assistant Coach

Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
Assistant Coach – Men’s Basketball (1998 - 2002) NCAA Division I

  • - Served an additional role as the recruiting coordinator

  • - Implemented International Recruiting plan, evaluating and cultivating relationships that led to successful recruitment of several international players

The Citadel, Charleston, SC
Assistant Coach – Men’s Basketball (1996 - 1998) NCAA Division I

  • Served as Recruiting Coordinator and recruited Three All League Performers that led to one of the most successful periods of Citadel Basketball

United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
Assistant Coach – Men’s Basketball (1995 - 1996) NCAA Division I

  • - Instrumental in leading the program to the 1996 Patriot League regular season championship

  • - Directed Summer Camp with Enrollment of 700 Campers

Division III Assistant Coach

Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA
Assistant Coach-Men’s Basketball (1993 - 1996)

Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA
Graduate Assistant Basketball Coach / PE Instructor (1990 - 1993)

Education

Mount St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, Maryland
- Master of Business Administration (May, 1993)

DeSales University, Center Valley, Pennsylvania
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting (May, 1990)

Playing Experience

DeSales University Basketball– Two-year starter & team captain (1986 – 1990)

A Quote From Josh Merkel , Head Coach Randolph-Macon College

"In my experience playing under Dennis’ leadership, players have the opportunity to learn what it takes to become a college player having coached at the college level himself, he knows what it takes and has created an environment where players work hard, develop their skills and learn how to be coached while getting better. An outstanding leader and tactician, he is also someone I trust at the highest level when it comes to players."

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