UTSA hires Kyle Wills as team operations coordinator

By UTSA Athletics
Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2008

SAN ANTONIO — UTSA head men’s basketball coach Brooks Thompson announced Tuesday the hiring of Kyle Wills as team operations coordinator effective immediately.

“Kyle is a great addition to our staff,” Thompson said. “He learned the ropes from the ground up at a championship program in Oral Roberts for the past five years. That experience combined with his character and work ethic are what we were looking for. He has a bright future ahead of him and we’re glad he’s a part of what we’re building here at UTSA.”

Wills comes to UTSA from Oral Roberts University (ORU) in Tulsa, Okla., where he served two seasons as the men’s basketball team’s administrative assistant after a three-year stint as head student manager. Working under head coach Scott Sutton, his primary responsibilities were film exchange, camps and travel. During his time at ORU, the program qualified for four consecutive postseason appearances — three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and one NIT appearance.

“I am very fortunate to become a part of a great staff at UTSA,” Wills said. “Coach Thompson is building something special here and I am thrilled to be a part of it.”

A standout prep basketball player, Wills began his college career at Mid-America Christian University (formerly Mid-America Bible College) in Oklahoma City, Okla. In 2002-03, he helped the Evangels win the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division II Championship. As a sophomore, Mid-America Christian finished as the NCCAA Division II runner-up.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in recreation administration from ORU in May 2006, and currently is pursuing a master’s degree in education administration.

Wills attended Skiatook (Okla.) High School, where he was an all-conference performer and team co-captain. He is married to the former Danielle Cotrone of Fort Myers, Fla.