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Bob Walsh returned to Providence College to work for Head Coach Ed Cooley in 2019. The 2020-21 season marked second season with the Friars overseeing the development, scouting and recruiting efforts for the men’s basketball program. It is his second stint at Providence as he served as an assistant coach for the Friars from 1998-05.

Walsh is the author of “Entitled to Nothing” an inside look at a championship culture built with an uncommon approach to leadership. Bob Walsh joined forces at Rhode Island College with a team of tough, hungry young men to create a level of ownership that led to sustained, elite success. Together they discovered an experience inside a demanding culture that did more than just win basketball games. It had a transformational impact on their lives.

Walsh was the head coach at Rhode Island College for nine seasons (2005-14). In his 13 years as a head coach, Walsh posted a 228-163 mark (.583), including a 137-79 record (.634) in conference play. He guided Rhode Island College to eight NCAA Tournament appearances, which included three Sweet 16s and one Elite 8.

Following his tenure at Rhode Island College Walsh served as a head coach at the University of Maine from 2014-18.

He is the founder of the Dynamic Leadership Academy for young leaders and coaches and hosts the Dynamic Leadership Podcast on AthleticDirectorU.com.

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