Trinity's Cunningham Named Guardian of the Game

Trinity's Cunningham Named Guardian of the Game

(Story taken from the Trinity University website)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Trinity University Tigers head men's basketball Coach Pat Cunningham has been named a Guardian of the Game by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).

According to the NABC Web site: "The Guardians Awards recognize NABC coaches who exemplify one of the four Guardians of the Game core values: Advocacy, Leadership, Service and Education."

The recipients were honored last Sunday at the NCAA Men's Final Four in Houston.

Coach Cunningham received the Advocacy Award, which recognizes leadership and guidance on issues affecting the basketball community.

Recently completing his 12th season at the Trinity helm, Coach Cunningham is very active in the basketball community. He has served for four years on the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship Committee, and is chair of the NABC committee which selects the outstanding service awards.

Coach Cunningham  was instrumental in helping to start the NABC Division III All-Star Game, part of the DIII Basketball Championship weekend.

In addition, Coach Cunningham is Trinity's NCAA compliance officer.

On the court, Coach Cunningham is the winningest men's basketball coach in Trinity history. His teams have amassed a record of 233-97 (.706) over 12 seasons.

Coach Cunningham has guided the Tigers to four Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Championships, and six NCAA Division III postseason appearances, including 2009.

The Tigers advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight in 2005. Trinity completed that season with a school-record 25 victories. Coach Cunningham's teams have produced six 20-win seasons.

Respected by his peers, Coach Cunningham was elected the SCAC Men's Basketball Coach of the Year on four occasions, in 2000, 2004, 2006 and 2009.