Tony Ingle

Tony Ingle

Tony Ingle (born (1952-06-11)June 11, 1952 in Dalton, Georgia) is an American college basketball coach, most recently for the men's basketball team at Kennesaw State University in Georgia.

Playing career

Ingle was a star player at North Whitfield High School in Georgia. He played varsity all four seasons and earned MVP honors for the team in both his junior and senior years. In his final season (1971), he was named First Team All-Tri State Squad by the Chattanooga Free Press.

His collegiate career began at Dalton Junior College. In each of his two years at the school, the Roadrunners won the state and regional championships for junior colleges. Ingle finished his playing career at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama.

Coaching career

Ingle's coaching career began before his playing career was over. He coached local youth teams during his time as a student at Huntingdon College. After graduating with a degree in physical education, he returned to Georgia, where he coached at three different high schools.

His college coaching career began at Gordon College in Barnesville, Georgia. He was tasked with re-starting a basketball program that had been dormant for over a decade. Ingle built a winning program at Gordon; posting a record of 61-32 in three seasons at the school. In his final season, Ingle led the Hilltoppers to the NJCAA Region XVII championship game. In 1988, he took the head coaching job at the University of Alabama - Huntsville. The team posted a 10-18 record, but it was actually an improvement over the previous three seasons, when UAH won just 16 total games.

Personal

Ingle and his wife Jeanne are parents to five children, including three sons who are also involved in college basketball. Ingle and his wife also have five grandchildren. Ingle is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.