Bio

He is responsible for recruiting, social media, and practice plans as well as operations for the basketball program.

Prior to coming to Columbia, Sweeney spent the past three seasons at Ave Maria University (FL) where he helped the team to a 22-10 record in 2023-24 and an NAIA National Tournament Second Round appearance. During his tenure at AMU, the men's basketball team earned a trip to the Sun Conference Tournament Championship, an NAIA National Tournament at-large berth, and the first NAIA National Tournament vistory in program history.  In addition to his duties as an assistant coach, Sweeney ran the Gyrene developmental teams.

Ave Maria, Sweeney spent two seasons with Gardner-Webb University, serving as video coordinator and graduate assistant.  

Before Gardner-Webb, Sweeney served as a student manager for four seasons with the Saint Louis University men’s basketball team.  During his time with Saint Louis, he served as the assistant to the video coordinator while also assisting in daily basketball operations.  In his last season, Saint Louis captured the Atlantic 10 title and a trip to the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament.  

Sweeney has previous experience working with IMG Academy, The Hoop Group, and numerous basketball camps across the country.
 
A native of Summit, NJ, Sweeney has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Louis University (MO) and obtained his Master’s Degree in Sport Education from Gardner-Webb University (NC).