Cory Cole
Head Coach
The Norman High Boys Basketball Program is excited to welcome home Coach Cory Cole! Coach Cole is a 1990 graduate of Norman High School and was a member of the 1990 Class 6A State Championship Basketball Team. He is also a member of the NHS Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Cole brings a wealth of college coaching experience and success to the NHS boys basketball program. Coach Cole served as the men’s head basketball coach at Oklahoma Christian University from 2016-2019 as well as having served as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball programs at Grand Canyon University, Oklahoma Christian University and most recently the University of Tulsa. Coach Cole is also a member of the Oklahoma Christian University Basketball Hall of Fame.
Coach Cole and his wife, Cristi, have two daughters, Crislyn and Caylor, and one son, Caison
NHS Accolades:
22-23: 19-8 State Tournament appearence(1st State appearance since 2003)
23-24: 21-6 District Champs and State tournament appearance
COACHING STAFF
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Josh Gibbs
Assistant Coach
This will be his 4th year on Coach Cole's staff and 9th year total at NHS. He’s ready to work and continue to build this program back.
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Cooper Clark
Junior Varsity Coach
This will be his 3rd season at NHS, a 2015 alum and this will be his 5th year overall coaching. Clark is excited about being back at his alma mater and continuing to restore the rich tradition.
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Chris Kalinski
Assistant Varsity Coach
Coach brings over 15 years of coaching experience. He has coached at both middle and high school levels and was instrumental in developing the OKC Thunder Youth Coaching program. Chris specializes in team stats and game day operations, contributing to the strategic success of the team.
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Trai Jordan
Coached AAU for 6 years this will be his 2nd year involved in HS basketball He is excited to continue to add to the strong tradition at Norman high.