McHenry County College recently named Jason Robinson of Crystal Lake the new men’s head basketball coach, replacing Steve Ryan who left the position for personal reasons.
Robinson has worked as assistant basketball coach at MCC since 2007, when he was recruited by Ryan. In reviewing options as Ryan’s replacement, MCC Athletic Director Wally Reynolds said, “the best candidate was already on our staff; Jason Robinson has been the assistant for the past three seasons, doing an admirable job. This will make the transition smoother and quicker, allowing MCC to have an experienced coach who is familiar with the college, the program, the returning players and our opponents.”
It is expected that Robinson will continue and build upon the foundation of success put in place by Ryan, Reynolds said.
Prior to coaching at MCC, Robinson was the Leland High School boys head basketball coach in 1997 and 1998. He then moved on to coach at Marengo High School, first as an assistant in 1999 and then head coach from 2000-2004. He also coaches some of the top area players each spring/summer through the 17 and under Illinois Magic AAU program based in Crystal Lake.
When Robinson was a college freshman, he played for Illinois Valley Community College during the 1990-1991 season. He continued on the following year at NAIA College of the Ozarks in Branson Missouri, and finished his career as a junior and senior at Div. III Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa. At Clarke, Coach Robinson was team captain and an all-conference selection his senior year.
Robinson graduated from Clarke College with a bachelor of arts degree and received his master of arts degree from Nova Southeastern University. He teaches physical education/health at Marengo Community High School.
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