DBA Staff
Below you will find the talented staff of the DeSantis Basketball Academy.
Joe DeSantis
Joe DeSantis has 25 years division one college coaching experience. He played a crucial role in elevating the Quinnipiac University men’s basketball program from the Division II level to a respected Division I midmajor program. DeSantis’ eleven year stint leading Quinnipiac was the second-longest tenure in program history. The longest run belongs to legendary coach Burt Kahn, who posted a 459–358 record from 1960–91. In 2005&nd...
Mitch Oliver
In his second year as Head Coach at Albertus Magnus college, Mitch Oliver is on the verge of turning around this divison three program. He has recruited several in state student athletes.
A veteran of a more than a decade of collegiate coaching, Mitch Oliver spent seven years at Quinnipiac as Joe DeSantis' assistant. In addition to his teaching and scouting responsibilities, Oliver acted as the program’s recruiting coordinator.






