Currently in the third season of his second tenure as an assistant coach with the New York University men’s basketball program, Sean Grant returned to his alma mater prior to the 2008-09 campaign.
In his two seasons back at NYU, Grant’s assistance with practice planning, player development and in-game adjustments has helped the Violets post a 34-21 record and make consecutive appearances in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Metro Tournament.
Grant began his coaching career with the Violets in 2002 after graduating from NYU’s Steinhardt School of Education with a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood and elementary education. He served two seasons as an assistant under head coach Joe Nesci from 2002-04. While helping with recruiting, practice preparation, player development, and scouting, he also was the head coach of the NYU junior varsity program in 2003-04.
Grant’s most recent stop was a two-year stint at Washington and Lee University from 2006-08. He coordinated the Generals’ recruiting, assisted in the planning of team practices and supervised the strength and conditioning program. In 2007-08, Grant was part of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Coaching Staff of the Year as Washington and Lee reached the ODAC Tournament quarterfinals.
Prior to his tenure at Washington and Lee, Grant served under former NYU assistant coach Tom Satran at Connecticut College from 2004-06, where he helped the Camels with recruiting and skill development.
A four-year player for the Violets’ men’s basketball team, Grant was a three-time University Athletic Association (UAA) Winter Sport All-Academic honoree and a recipient of the NYU Scholar-Athlete Award.
A native of Bethany, CT, Grant resides in Brooklyn, NY.
