College of Charleston’s men’s basketball program is set to welcome two seasoned professionals ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign. Head coach John Groce announced the appointments of Collin Terry as Director of Player Development and Austin Davis as Director of Sports Performance, signaling a strategic push to deepen the roster’s talent pipeline and athletic conditioning.
A Dual Focus on Development and Performance
Terry arrives with a résumé that blends NBA‑level player mentorship and collegiate coaching. His tenure at The Pro Training Center helped shape the career of Pascal Siakam, a four‑time All‑Star, and he previously led Life Sports Pre‑Draft, preparing a cohort of future top‑39 NBA picks. In the 2024‑25 season he served as associate head coach at Utah Prep, where he recruited some of the nation’s most coveted prospects, and earlier he contributed to the Greensboro Swarm in the NBA G League.
Davis complements Terry’s player‑development pedigree with a strong performance‑science background. A former team captain at the University of Michigan, Davis was a key figure on back‑to‑back Big Ten tournament champions and a runner‑up for the national title in 2018. After earning dual degrees in movement science, he honed his craft at the University of Akron, guiding the Zips to consecutive MAC championships. Certified in strength and conditioning, nutrition and performance coaching, Davis brings a data‑driven approach to optimizing athlete health.
The tandem of Terry and Davis reflects Groce’s intent to blend elite player development with cutting‑edge performance strategies. By leveraging connections at institutions such as the University of Michigan, Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University, the coaching staff aims to attract recruits who can thrive both on the court and in their physical preparation. The move also underscores the program’s commitment to integrating academic resources and community partnerships, including collaborations with local universities and training centers.