Mike’s story is one of COMMUNITY. As the first Asian American head coach in NCAA Division I men’s basketball, Magpayo is not only making history, but also opening doors of opportunities for the next generation of Asian coaches.
SUMMARY
Hook: first Asian American head coach in NCAA Division I men’s basketball
Founder and president of the Asian Coaches Association
Led the men’s basketball team to its first 20-win season at the Division I level
Four consecutive winning seasons
NARRATIVE
Breaking Records and Barriers
In 2020, Mike Magpayo made history as the first Asian American head coach in NCAA Division I men's basketball. But that moment was 10 years in the making. After working his way through the ranks and becoming head coach at UC Riverside, Magpayo has led the team to four consecutive winning seasons. Off the court, he’s the founder and president of the Asian Coaches Association, which helps open doors of opportunities for other young Asian coaches.
STRATEGY
By making history and breaking records, Mike Magpayo is an inspiring example of following your dreams. Magpayo has led the Highlander men’s basketball team to victory time and time again over the last five years, proving that UC Riverside’s athletics department is on the rise to success.
QUOTE
“I love leading this team and our coaches and couldn’t be happier with the success and progress we are experiencing as a group,” said Magpayo. “We are building something special here in a program that our entire university, city, and region can be proud of and that means everything.”
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Mike Magpayo became the first Asian American head coach in NCAA Division I men's basketball in 2020. Since then, he has led the men’s basketball team to four consecutive winning seasons and their first 20-win season at the Division I level. Off the court, he is the founder and president of the Asian Coaches Association. Through this organization, Magpayo provides a network of resources and professional support to help the next generation of young Asian coaches follow their dreams.
Instagram:
As the first Asian American head coach in NCAA Division I men’s basketball, Mike Magpayo is a force to be reckoned with. In the five years that he’s been at UC Riverside, Magpayo has led the team to four consecutive winning seasons and their first 20-win season at the Division I level.
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