Tracy Dildy facts for kids
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 26, 1966 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1985–1987 | San Diego State |
| 1987–1989 | UIC |
| Position(s) | Point guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1994–1997 | Ball State (asst.) |
| 1997–2002 | DePaul (asst.) |
| 2002–2004 | Auburn (asst.) |
| 2004–2006 | Ole Miss (asst.) |
| 2006–2007 | UAB (asst.) |
| 2007–2010 | UIC (asst.) |
| 2010–2018 | Chicago State |
| 2018–2022 | Detroit Mercy (asst.) |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 2016–2017 | Chicago State (interim) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 55–200 (.216) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| Great West tournament championship (2013) | |
Tracy Heath Dildy was born on November 26, 1966. He is an American college basketball coach. He has worked with many college teams. As of January 2019, he was an assistant coach for the Detroit Mercy team.
Tracy Dildy was also the head coach for the Chicago State University men's basketball team. He took over this role on July 12, 2010. During his time there, he led the 2012–2013 team to win a championship in the Great West Conference.
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Playing Career Highlights
Tracy Dildy was a talented basketball player before he became a coach. He played as a Point guard for two different college teams.
College Teams Dildy Played For
- From 1985 to 1987, he played for the San Diego State team.
- From 1987 to 1989, he played for the UIC team.
Coaching Journey
After his playing days, Tracy Dildy started his career as a basketball coach. He worked as an assistant coach for several college teams before becoming a head coach.
Assistant Coaching Roles
- Ball State: He started as an assistant coach at Ball State from 1994 to 1997.
- DePaul: Next, he moved to DePaul, coaching there from 1997 to 2002.
- Auburn: From 2002 to 2004, he was an assistant coach at Auburn.
- Ole Miss: He then coached at Ole Miss from 2004 to 2006.
- UAB: In 2006 and 2007, he was an assistant at UAB.
- UIC: He returned to his former playing team, UIC, as an assistant coach from 2007 to 2010.
- Detroit Mercy: From 2018 to 2022, he served as an assistant coach for Detroit Mercy.
Head Coaching at Chicago State
Tracy Dildy became the head coach for the Chicago State Cougars in 2010. He led the team for eight seasons, until 2018.
Key Achievements as Head Coach
- Great West Conference Champions: In the 2012–2013 season, his team won the Great West tournament championship. This was a big win for the Cougars!
- Moving to the WAC: After the Great West Conference, Chicago State joined the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) in 2013. Coach Dildy continued to lead the team in this new conference.
During his time as head coach at Chicago State, his overall record was 55 wins and 200 losses.
More About Tracy Dildy
Tracy Dildy has a long history in college basketball, both as a player and a coach. His experience has helped many young athletes.
External Resources
- Chicago State bio
- Player Bio: Tracy Dildy - UIC OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE: http://www.uicflames.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/dildy_tracy00.html
- New Faces, New Places: Tracy Dildy - College Basketball Nation Blog - ESPN
