Associate head men's basketball coach Dan Perrel steps down at Hamline University

Hamline University associate head men’s basketball coach Dan Perrel has stepped down from his position, athletic department officials confirmed on Thursday.

Perrel coached at Hamline for the last two seasons with head coach Barry Wohler. In 2006, the Hamline men’s basketball program earned an MIAC Playoff appearance for the first time since 1994. They went on to defeat St. John’s in the first round for the first playoff victory for the Pipers since 1985.

“I want to thank Dan for all of his contribution to the basketball program and our department,” director of athletics Dan O’Brien said. “We wish him luck.”

Prior to joining the Hamline staff, Perrel was the top assistant at Macalester College for two seasons (2002-04). There, he coordinated the Scots' defense. In the 2003-04 season, Perrel helped Macalester to a second-place regular season finish and MIAC Tournament Championship game appearance. Macalester set a school-record for most wins in a season with 18.

Perrel served as an assistant coach at St. Olaf College from 2000-02. He coordinated the Oles' defense as well as helped with recruiting.

He was also head coach at Watertown-Mayer High School from 1996-2000. In 1999, Perrel was named Section Coach of the Year by the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association. In that year, Perrel led his team to the 2AA State Championship game. His team also made two other appearances in the Sectional Championship game and won the Wright County Conference championship in 2000.

Hamline University belongs to the NCAA Division III Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, one of the most competitive conferences in the nation. Hamline supports 19 intercollegiate athletic teams for men and women. Find out more about Hamline athletics at www.hamline.edu/hamline_info/athletics.