Chris Willer '04 returns for his second season as an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach.

Willer served as the head coach of the Poland Regional High School Varsity Boys Basketball program for the last three years and guided the Knights to postseason play in both 2006 and 2007.

During his two years as a player at St. Joe's, Willer was known to be a hard-nosed competitor who possessed an excellent work ethic. These traits were recognized by his teammates after his sophomore season when he received the James Killoran Award, given annually to the individual who is voted by team members as the hardest worker in practice throughout the season.

"We are thrilled to add Chris Willer ‘04 to our basketball staff and College Community," adds Coach Sanicola. "I'm excited to have Chris back; he was always one of my favorite players. He's a great competitor and possesses a terrific understanding of basketball. Chris is going to bring a great personality along with a high level of enthusiasm to our program, and in turn will be a valuable asset in everything we do here at Saint Joseph's College."

As a high school player, Willer helped lead Valley High (Bingham, ME) to a 75-5 record and three consecutive state titles while tallying 1,127 points and 483 assists as a four-year varsity player.

Willer graduated with honors from Saint Joseph's College in 2004 with a degree in Physical Education. He currently teaches Physical Education and serves as the Co-Curricular Director at Minot Consolidated School. He resides in Poland, ME with his wife Jill and his baby daughter Genevieve.