Sparkill, N.Y. - St. Thomas Aquinas College Head Men's Basketball Coach Tobin Anderson announced that he has resigned from his position at the college, following his hiring at Division I Fairleigh Dickinson University.

"We wish Tobin Anderson and his family the best of luck as he continues his career at FDU.  Over the last 9 years, Tobin has taken the STAC men's basketball program to new heights on and off the court.  His record of success speaks for itself.  We are grateful for his commitment to excellence and we thank him for his leadership.  Tobin will always be part of the Spartan Family and has truly exemplified the Spartan Way...Making Success a Habit," commented Director of Athletics, Nicole Ryan.

In nine seasons as head coach at STAC, Anderson amassed a 209-62 overall record, with seven straight trips to the NCAA Tournament (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022), five ECC Regular Season titles (2015, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022) and six ECC Tournament Championships (2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022). His 2017 team made the school's first trip to the Elite Eight via an East Region Championship.

Anderson is a four-time ECC Coach of the Year (2015, 2016, 2021, 2022) and a has received five Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association Division II Coach of the Year honors (2022, 2021, 2017, 2016, 2015).

Anderson was named the school's seventh head coach in May 2013.

Anderson has a compiled a 394-191 overall record in 21 seasons as a head coach, which includes stints at Clarkson (1999-2004) and Hamilton (2004-2011). 

"It's hard to put into words what the last nine years have meant to me and my family", said Anderson. "STAC has become our home; a place to raise a family, build a championship program and be part of a special community. I have been lucky to work for two incredible Presidents, Margaret Fitzpatrick and Ken Daly, and two outstanding Athletic Directors in Gerry Oswald and Nicole Ryan. I have had the very best assistant coaches who have poured their heart and soul into our players and program. Most importantly, we have had incredible players who believed in being part of something bigger than themselves. The rings, banners, and trophies will get old over time, but the memories and friendships will last forever. The Spartan family is a special one and I want to thank everyone for making it an incredible nine years!"