EFSC names Zach Ferrell the head coach of men's basketball program

Eastern Florida State College has announced Zach Ferrell as the next head coach for the men's basketball program.

Ferrell takes over for Thomas Gray who led the Titans to a 23-7 record last season and a postseason berth. He was an assistant coach at Eastern Florida State College in the 2020-21 season and has helped the program each season since then while working as the Area Sports Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in West Melbourne.

"They say don't follow legends, well I am following two really good ones so I am not sure what I was thinking," joked Ferrell. "I have some big shoes to fill for sure but very thankful for what coach Shulman and coach Gray did here and am excited to continue the tradition and excellence of Eastern Florida State College men's basketball."

Ferrell was the head coach at Hamilton Heights Academy for seven seasons before moving to Brevard County to become former head coach Jeremy Shulman's assistant. He led Hamilton Heights to four NACA Division One National Championships and two City of Palms Signature Series championships.

"It has been a long journey, it was a blessing to be the head coach at Hamilton Heights and was able to see a lot of success with players we were able to coach and move on to the next level," Ferrell said. "I don't think anyone could have projected we would have two NBA first round draft picks and hopefully soon to be NBA Most Valuable Player. Ultimately though, my previous relationships led me here with coach Shulman. Then I was able to invest in the youth community and made this place home."

Ferrell is keeping assistant coaches Parker Whitaker and Spencer Conaster who joined the program last season under coach Gray.

"It is a huge blessing to have coach Whitaker and coach Conaster back. I was able to grow a great relationship with them last year and both are tremendously hard workers and have built a lot of great connections that have helped us really recruit a strong class," Ferrell said. "Having those guys in place has really made the transition seamless and have been working on putting together a strong team for next year."

Ferrell played and graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and is looking forward to leading the Titans program.

"I am very excited to be back in a role where we can impact young men on a deep level as well as to compete again at a high level," Ferrell said. "I feel Eastern Florida has all the pieces to be able to compete at the national level."