Smith leaving TVCC for Moberly

Search for replacement to begin immediately

The search for a head men’s basketball coach at Trinity Valley Community College is under way after Pat Smith announced his resignation over the weekend.

Smith, who recently completed his sixth season as the college’s head men’s basketball coach and is in his second year as athletic director, has accepted a similar position at Moberly Area Community College in Missouri. He previously served as head coach there in 2001-2004.

Smith’s hiring is expected to be approved tonight at a meeting of the MACC board of trustees.

In his six seasons at the helm of the Cardinal basketball program, Smith compiled a 122-67 record, including a Region XIV Conference North Zone championship in 2010-11. The Cardinals were 28-10 in conference play the last two seasons combined.

Smith leaves TVCC with a 580-362 career coaching record.

“Coach Smith will definitely be missed here at Trinity Valley,” said TVCC President Dr. Glendon Forgey. “In his years here, Coach Smith has exhibited strong character, integrity and dedication to the Cardinal program.

“In just six years, he has built the Cardinals into a force to be reckoned with in this conference. I want to thank him for his excellent service to this institution and wish Coach Smith the best in all his future endeavors.”

At Moberly, Smith returns to the site of his high-water mark as a head coach on the JUCO level. In 2001-02, he led Moberly to a Region 16 championship, a fifth-place finish at the national tournament appearance and 30-7 record. He was 69-32 in his first tenure at Moberly.

Prior to his arrival at TVCC, Smith spent two seasons at Bemidji State University. He has also served as head coach at a variety of colleges, both at the junior college and NCAA levels.

In addition to coaching responsibilities in his successful career, Smith also served as athletic director at St. Catharine Junior College and Jacksonville College.

Forgey said the search for a new men’s basketball coach will begin immediately.

“Trinity Valley is known for its strong athletic programs, and so I have full confidence that we will have a variety of qualified candidates from which to choose.” Forgey said. “The position will soon be posted and, in order to allow the program to continue to run smoothly, we will be looking to name a new head coach as quickly as possible.”