Chad Lance
Head Men's Basketball Coach

Contacting Coach Lance
Email: Coach Lance
Phone: 831-4189

Chad Lance starts his seventh season as the head coach for the Missouri Valley College men’s basketball program and is in his ninth season overall with the Vikings. The Vikings are looking forward to another winning season under the direction of Coach Lance. During his first four seasons the Viking have managed to put together three winning seasons and a combined record of 96-93 overall. The Vikings have been nationally ranked in the NAIA in three different seasons. They have also taken pride in finishing in the top half of the conference. The Heart of America Athletic Conference ranks as one of the toughest conferences in the country.
 
Since taking over the program Coach Lance has coached ten all-conference players, three all-American selections and seven scholar-athletes. Coach Lance states that the success of the program is due to the commitment of the players.
“We have great people. Our program strives to recruit the best student, person, and player,” Lance said.
 
Coach Lance is a native of Centralia, Ill. He received his bachelor’s degree from MVC, and a master’s degree from Lindenwood University. Coach Lance is an instructor of physical education and the facility coordinator of the Burns Athletic Complex. He, and his wife, Ellen (MVC alumna), reside in Marshall, with their two children, Jace and Jada Rae.

Coaching Experience:
·         Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Missouri Valley College 2001-2003
·         Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Hannibal-LaGrange College 2000-2001
·         Graduate Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, MVC 1998-2000

 

Chris McGill
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Contacting Coach McGill
Email: Coach McGill
Phone: 831-4017

Chris McGill enters his fifth season as head assistant coach for the Missouri Valley College men's basketball team.  Coach McGill came to Missouri Valley College after two years as assistant men's basketball coach at Brookhaven College and two years at Highlands University.  At Highlands University, McGill was the head assistant in charge of player development on and off the court, strength and conditioning, scouting, and recruiting. Coach McGill brings a defensive mentality and a work ethic that will create winners on and off the court.  Coach McGill's responsibilities for the Vikings include recruiting, player development, defense, strength and conditioning, scouting, and player academic development.  Coach McGill earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in exercise science and sports from Highlands University.

 

Coaching Experience:

·         1st Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Highlands University 2004
·         Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Highlands University 2003
·         Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Brookhaven College 2001-2003
·         Head Coach for Team Force in the Dallas All-Stars Semi-Pro League 1999

Coach McGill is a native of Dallas, Texas.  He resides in Marshall, with his wife, Courtney, and son, Colin Henry.