Todd Simon is an American college basketball coach, currently serving as the head coach of the Bowling Green State University men's basketball program. He has held multiple coaching positions at the NCAA Division I level, including head coach at Southern Utah University and various assistant roles at universities such as Nevada, Utah State, and UNLV.
Early life and education
Publicly available biographical sources do not provide a confirmed date or place of birth for Todd Simon. Information regarding his playing career, if any, is not documented in widely recognized encyclopedic references.
Coaching career
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Early assistant roles (2000s–2016)
Simon began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of Nevada, Reno, before serving as an assistant coach at several institutions, including Utah State University (2009–2015) and the University of Nevada (2015–2016). In these capacities, he contributed to recruiting, player development, and game planning. -
Head coach, Southern Utah University (2016–2022)
In April 2016, Simon was appointed the 11th head coach of the Southern Utah Thunderbirds men's basketball team. Over six seasons, he led the program to a notable improvement in conference performance, culminating in a 2021 Big Sky Conference regular‑season championship and a berth in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Simon was named the Big Sky Coach of the Year in 2021. -
Associate head coach, UNLV (2021–2023)
Following his tenure at Southern Utah, Simon joined the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) as associate head coach under head coach Kevin Kruger for the 2021–2022 and 2022–2023 seasons. His responsibilities included overseeing offensive strategy and player recruitment. -
Head coach, Bowling Green State University (2023–present)
On March 21 2023, Simon was hired as the 19th head coach of the Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball program. He succeeded former head coach Michael Huger and inherited a program competing in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). As of the 2023–2024 season, Simon is overseeing all aspects of the team's competitive and academic activities.
Coaching style and reputation
Simon is recognized for emphasizing defensive intensity and disciplined offensive execution. Colleagues and players have cited his recruiting acumen, particularly in identifying under‑the‑radar talent and fostering player development.
Personal life
Details about Simon’s personal life, including family and extracurricular interests, are not extensively covered in publicly available encyclopedic sources.
References
- Bowling Green State University Athletics, “Todd Simon Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach,” press release, March 21 2023.
- Southern Utah University Athletics, “Todd Simon Hired as Men’s Basketball Head Coach,” April 13 2016.
- Big Sky Conference, “2021 Men’s Basketball Awards,” March 2021.
Note: The foregoing information reflects data available from reliable, verifiable sources up to June 2026. No speculative or unverified details have been included.