SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Spring Arbor University men's and women's basketball programs will host the 2026 Basketball Coaches Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 14, offering area basketball coaches an opportunity to learn from Cougar head coaches John Pigatti and John Williams.
 
The clinic will take place from 4-7 p.m. inside the McDonald Athletic Center on the campus of Spring Arbor University. The event will feature instructional sessions and live on-court demonstrations with SAU basketball players, providing attendees with practical drills, strategies and concepts they can incorporate into their own programs.
 
Pigatti, the head coach of the SAU men's basketball program, will present a session titled "Multi-Purpose Practice Drills." A Hall of Fame coach, Pigatti's coaching accomplishments include an undefeated national championship in 2022, National Two-Year College Coach of the Year honors and 14 Region Coach of the Year awards.
 
Williams, the head coach of the Cougar women's basketball program, will lead a session on "Full-Court Pressure Systems." Williams guided Spring Arbor to the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NAIA Women's Basketball National Championship and has led the program to three NAIA Tournament appearances. His honors include BCAM College Coach of the Year, SAU Athletic Staff Member of the Year and the university's Teaching Excellence Award.
 
Both sessions will feature live court demonstrations, allowing coaches to see drills and concepts put into practice with collegiate student-athletes.
 

Registration Information
Advance registration is $35 per person or $100 per coaching staff. Registration at the door will be available for $40 per person or $110 per coaching staff.
 
Coaches can register online through the Spring Arbor University Basketball Coaches Clinic registration page.
 
For questions or additional information, contact men's basketball head coach John Pigatti at (219) 713-1145.