Jack Kaminer is an American former basketball coach. He spent 32 years coaching at the high school and college levels before retiring in 1997 and was named a league coach of the year 14 times by varying organizations.[1] Kaminer took over the City College of New York (CCNY) men's basketball program in February 1971 after head coach David Polansky resigned.[2][3][4] In his four years as CCNY's coach he compiled a record of 36 wins and 44 losses. In the early 1960s he played for Long Island University on a basketball scholarship.[5]

Jack Kaminer
Playing career
1961–1963LIU Brooklyn
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1970–1974CCNY
Head coaching record
Overall36–44 (college)

Kaminar also coached at Wingate High School, Franklin K. Lane High School, Truman High School, and Scarsdale High School.[6] He was inducted into the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002.[1][4]

Head coaching record

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College

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Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
CCNY Beavers (Independent) (1970–1974)
1970–71 CCNY 3–5
1971–72 CCNY 14–9
1972–73 CCNY 10–16
1973–74 CCNY 9–14
Total: 36–44 (.450)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Jack Kaminer, 2002". New York Basketball Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
  2. ^ "Polansky of C.C.N.Y. Quits Basketball Post". The New York Times. February 6, 1971. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
  3. ^ "C.C.N.Y. Picks Kaminer". The New York Times. March 30, 1971. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Hoops Hall of Fame welcomes large class". Post Star. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  5. ^ "Focus for a Future". focusforafuture.org. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  6. ^ "Beloved SHS Coach Joel Katz Passes Away at Age 79". scarsdale10583.com. Retrieved September 19, 2016.