Motivation Monday - Head Women's Basketball Coach Rich Brunson

Lincroft, NJ - Head women's basketball coach, Rich Brunson, released a quote for the Jersey Blues Motivation Monday series. "College basketball is not about the accomplishments...it's about the relationships." ~ Rich Brunson

Rich Brunson was named the new head coach to lead the Brookdale women's basketball program in July 2016.  Brunson was the former Brookdale men's basketball assistant coach for five seasons.  Brunson brings more than 25 years of extensive coaching experience to Brookdale, which includes working in the ranks from high school to semi-professional.  A former NCAA Division I scholarship basketball player, Brunson was a member of the Rutgers University Men's basketball team from 1979-1983.

Coach Brunson served as an assistant basketball coach at Matawan High School, Piscataway Vocational and Raritan Valley Community College.  He also served as head coach at New Brunswick Middle school, New Brunswick Vo-tech and St Peters (New Brunswick) High School girls' basketball team.  He currently serves as Director of Recreation for Shrewsbury Township and an assistant coach in the JSBL (Jersey Shore Pro Basketball League).

Coach Brunson has played a crucial role in over 68 players receiving scholarships in major programs and professional careers overseas, including five NBA players.  He brings a hard work ethic and relentless recruiting style to the Brookdale program.  A native of Jamaica Queens, Brunson currently resides in Tinton Falls with his wife Katrina, the head cheerleading coach at Brookdale.  He also has a 16-year-old son Tyler.