2014-15 Carson-Newman Men’s Basketball Media Guide Starting in the fall of 1991, Benson spent time on staff at Lincoln Memorial University (1991-92), Carson-Newman (1992-93), and Tennes-see (1993-96). While at Tennessee, Benson was a part of a National Invitational Tournament appearance (1995-96) and helped produce two top 20 recruiting classes. A native of Newport, Tenn., Benson graduated from Cocke County High School in 1987 and earned a B.A. degree in History from Carson- Newman in 1991. He earned a Master's degree in Educational Curriculum and Instruction from Lincoln Memorial University in 1996. Benson and his wife Tabbatha reside in Jefferson City. They have one daughter, Abby and one son, Jake. Murray Bartow, Head Basketball Coach, East Tennessee State University "I obviously, from knowing Chuck for a number of years, think it's a great, great hire for Carson-Newman...I think Chuck is exactly what Carson-Newman was looking for as both a player, and as a person...Chuck is a smart coach, and has been around a number of very success-ful coaches, and I think he'll draw from that and bring a very exciting style of play to Carson-Newman." Buzz Peterson, former University of Tennessee head coach "I am just very excited for Chuck and his family...Chuck has a strong passion for the game and even a stronger passion for recruiting...He understands so much of this game is recruiting and takes the challenge of it head on. I would expect to see real changes in the talent at Carson-Newman in the near future." Bobby Lutz, Winningest Coach in UNC Charlotte History "I think it's a great hire for Carson-Newman...I spent nine years at Pfeiffer (University) at a similar level, and believe Chuck has all the quali-ties that will make him very successful, not only at C-N, but anywhere...He knows how to build a program, and understands how important success on the court, in the classroom, and later contributions by former players are to building a program... Chuck is a great balance of what a coach should be today. He understands the importance of building winning character on the court and in life. He has a great basket-ball IQ and passion for the game, and he couples that passion with a great demeanor and keeping life in perspective. " Collin Crane, C-N basketball alum '13 and Missouri State head strength coach "I've seen every level of basketball from being an assistant strength coach at Florida to playing high school ball at Karns and can tell you Carson-Newman and Chuck Benson run a first class program all the way. He does a great job of making the players feel important. The program truly has a Division I feel. I grew more playing four years for him than any years previous to that in my life." CHUCK BENSON YEAR-BY-YEAR Year School Position Record 89-90 Carson-Newman Student Manager 90-91 Morristown Covenant Academy Head Coach 91-92 Lincoln Memorial Graduate Assistant 92-93 Carson-Newman Assistant Coach 93-94 University of Tennessee Assistant Coach 94-95 University of Tennessee Assistant Coach 95-96 University of Tennessee Assistant Coach 96-97 Martin Methodist College Head Coach 12-22 97-98 Martin Methodist College Head Coach 15-18 98-99 Martin Methodist College Head Coach 18-15 99-00 Martin Methodist College Head Coach 23-11 00-01 Martin Methodist College Head Coach 23-10 01-02 Martin Methodist College Head Coach 25-9 02-03 Martin Methodist College Head Coach 21-10 03-04 University of Tennessee Assistant Coach 04-05 University of Tennessee Assistant Coach 05-06 UNC Charlotte Assistant Coach 06 UNC Wilmington Assistant Coach 06-07 Carson-Newman Associate Head Coach 07-08 Carson-Newman Associate Head Coach 08-09 Carson-Newman Associate Head Coach 09-10 Carson-Newman Associate Head Coach 10-11 Carson-Newman Head Coach 11-16 (8-10) 11-12 Carson-Newman Head Coach 15-14 (8-10) 12-13 Carson-Newman Head Coach 20-8 (12-6) 13-14 Carson-Newman Head Coach 19-9 (16-6) TOTALS 202-142 (11 years) 44-32 SAC (4 years) 6
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