New Maryland head coach, Kevin Willard, is bringing a familiar face to College Park.
Tony Skinn will be joining Willard’s staff as an assistant coach. Skinn was at Seton Hall with Willard from 2018-21. He spent last season as an assistant at Ohio State.
“Tony is a perfect fit to join our staff here at Maryland,” said Willard. “He’s a Maryland guy. A DMV guy. He grew up here, played here, coached here and is as connected to the area as any coach. He’s a great friend and we enjoyed great success at Seton Hall. He knows the Big Ten and has developed some of the most talented young players in the nation. I’m so excited to welcome him and his family home to Maryland.”
Skinn’s local ties can play a huge role in Maryland’s local recruiting.
Prior to embarking on his college coaching career, Skinn was director of athletics at the Paul International High School in Washington, D.C., and was an assistant coach for NIKE Team Takeover. While working for NIKE Team Takeover, he helped recruit and develop student-athletes who went on to earn Division I college scholarships.
“Coming back home to work at Maryland, a school I grew up just miles away from, is a dream come true for me,” said Skinn. “Coach Willard is going to build something very special at Maryland. I can’t wait to get out and recruit the best kids in the DMV and around the country and help them develop into stars for the Terps. Our family is thrilled to be coming home.”
Skinn attended George Mason where he played on the Patriots’ 2006 Final Four team.
