Eric Taylor, the 2009-10 Coach of the Year MCCAA Western Conference, is in his fifth season and the last two as the women’s head coach at Grand Rapids Community College. He was an assistant under Kelly McKwen for two seasons.
During his two seasons, Taylor has lead his team to a Western Conference Championship and a Regional Final appearance. Also in his first year, the raiders finished with a 23-4 overall record and 15-1 in the conference for the best finish in school history. The raiders were also the best defensive team in the Western Conference in 2009-10. Under Taylor guidance, the raiders have posted 27-26 record in two seasons.
Working under coach, Kelly McKwen has taught me a lot in terms of coaching and the administrative side of things. Playing professional basketball in Europe for thirteen years has been a great personal, social and basketball experience. This opportunity has help build a philosophy which came from playing in different countries and playing for different coaches.
At Oakland University Taylor was a two time All-American under Greg Kampe before taking his career to the European circuit where he played for 13 years. He also had a NBA tryout with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1994. Taylor, a native of Grand Rapids, MI, graduated from Wyoming Park High School.
He earned his bachelor’s degree from OU (1993) and master’s degree from GVSU (2010).
Taylor is married to Megan and has two kids Braylon and Kamryn.
