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B.J. Snow enters his fourth season on the UCLA coaching staff, and first season as assistant head coach after being elevated to the position this past February. Prior to being named assistant head coach, Snow served as an assistant from 2007-08. He joined the program as a volunteer assistant coach in 2006.
"B.J. has been a valuable part of our program's success," says Ellis. "His commitment and passion for UCLA is evident every day he works with our players."
Snow arrived at UCLA after spending four years as the head men's coach at his former high school, Portage Central in Kalamazoo, Mich. During his tenure at PCHS, he led the Mustangs to three Southern Michigan Athletic Conference (SMAC) titles, including three district championships. In addition, Portage Central set the school record for wins in both 2004 (19) and 2005 (20). He also coached NSCAA/adidas National High School Player of the Year Eric Alexander, who now plays at Indiana. Snow was an assistant with the girl's team at the school.
A four-year starter on defense at Indiana from 1996-99, Snow helped the Hoosiers capture four-straight Big Ten titles, including back-to-back national championships in 1998 and 1999. Indiana's record during his time in Bloomington was 81-8-3. In addition to his efforts in the college game, Snow is also an assistant with the Under-20 U.S. Women's National Team, which is preparing for the 2010 World Cup in Germany next July.
Snow is married to U.S. Women's National team member Lindsay Tarpley.
