Nate Conley is set for his second full season as Jeff Santarsiero’s top assistant coach. After graduating from Geneva and the Golden Tornadoes’ program in 2006, Conley returned to Geneva prior to the start of the 2007-08 season.

Conley was a four-year starter for the Golden Tornadoes and amassed some of the most impressive statistics in school history. He finished his career with 1,166 points (23rd overall) and 652 assists (4th overall). Conley played from 2002-2006 and led his Golden Tornadoes to four consecutive post-season appearances.

"It was a great thrill to return to Geneva as an assistant last year," says Conley. "It took some time to readjust to being at Geneva, but I have a great love for this place and for our players."

After graduation, Conley began his coaching career in 2006-07 as a graduate assistant at Seton Hill University. While at Seton Hill Conley continued to work toward his master’s degree in Business Administration. In addition to continuing his coaching duties, Conley began teaching in the Geneva physical education department this year.

"I love the teaching aspect of my job," Conley says. "It is nice to get a different perspective from students at Geneva outside of the basketball team. I have truly enjoyed that part of my job."

Conley reside in East Liverpool, Oh where he grew up and was a basketball star up through the high school level.

JASON MCCOWIN

Jason McCowin returns for his fourth season on the bench as one of Geneva’s assistant in 2008-09. McCowin’s last coaching position was as the head boys basketball coach at New Brighton High School, where he spent five years leading the Lions’ program.

The 1993 Geneva graduate played for the Golden Tornadoes under Jerry Slocum from 1988-90. A two-year letter winner while at Geneva, McCowin will continue his work as a teacher in the New Brighton School District.

Prior to Geneva, McCowin played and attended Blackhawk High School. Currently, he and his wife Lisa reside in Economy Township.

KEITH HUMPHRIES

Beginning his tenth season as a Geneva assistant, Keith Humphries has become a fixture on the Golden

Tornadoes sideline. Previously an assistant on the football coaching staff, Humphries is certainly no stanger to College Hill.

A graduate of Aliquippa High School, Humphries played Division I football at Louisville University. Santarsiero added Humphries to his staff to improve guard play and that is exactly what has happened during the last eight seasons.

Humphries and his wife Virta reside in New Brighton with their daughter, Seqeena.