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After a national search that led to nearly 400 applicants, from Division I head coaches to National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Champions, Marty Richter was selected as the 2nd head men’s basketball coach in FSW history. Charged with leading the resurgence of the Buccaneer program, Richter enters his second season at FSW in 2017-18.

The recipient of the 2018 Suncoast Conference Coach of the Year award, Richter and the Buccaneers finished the 2017-18 season 30-3 overall, earned the program's first Suncoast Conference championship (12-0 conference record), secured their second consecutive berth to the NJCAA District VIII Championship and were awarded the highest seed of the at-large bids to the NJCAA National Tournament (6-seed). The Bucs defeated tournament host Hutchinson Community College, 80-65 (March 21), in the second round of the National Tournament, before falling to Vincennes University (76-68; March 22) in the Quarterfinals. As a team in 2017-18, FSW led the nation in opponents' field goal percentage (36.8 percent) but they also ranked in the top 25 nationally in multiple categories, including blocks per game (6.9; 4th), defensive rebounds per game (32.1, 7th), assists per game (20.4, 9th), opponents' three-point field goal percentage (29.9 percent, 11th), rebounds per game (46.0, 11th), steals per game (10.2, 12th), field goal percentage (50.8 percent, 14th), total points (2,985, 18th) and points per game (90.5; 24th).

In his first season at the helm at FSW, Richter led the Purple and Aqua, who ranked No. 31 in the final NJCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Rankings (Feb. 28), to a 26-7 overall record. The Bucs earned a berth to the NJCAA District VIII Championship in the first year of the program after winning a 4-team Suncoast Conference playoff, defeating SCF (98-75; Feb. 25) and Polk State (99-94; Feb.27) The Bucs also won 16 of their last 18 games to close the regular season and were one of four schools in the state with both its men’s and women’s basketball teams represented in the State Tournament (Central Florida, Broward, Tallahassee). The Buccaneers finished the 2016-17 regular season ranked 21st nationally in assists per game (19.4), 46th in steals (9.0) and 56th in blocks (4.1). FSW also ranked in the top 60 nationally in points (52nd, 86.7) and field goal percentage (59th, 47.8 percent).

The Bucs had six student-athletes receive postseason accolades in 2016-17, as Tremell Murphy, Anthony Murphy and Nych Smith all earned Suncoast Conference First Team selections and Shanquan Hemphill, Ed Porter and Tyler Cheese earned spots on the Suncoast Conference Second Team. Along with All-Conference awards, one Buccaneer student-athlete earned an All-State/All-Region selection, with Smith picking up an NJCAA All-Region VIII/FCSAA All-State nod.

Richter, who brought vast coaching knowledge and awareness of the recruiting landscape to FSW, spent four seasons (2011-15) on the sidelines for Florida Gulf Coast University and prior to arriving at FGCU in 2011-12, Richter was an evaluator and collegiate scout for ESPN.

While at FGCU, Richter was a part of 80+ wins, three A-Sun Championship final appearances, an A-Sun Tournament title and an A-Sun regular-season championship, an appearance in the NIT and a run to the Sweet Sixteen which captivated the nation with the Dunk City phenomenon.

In 2014-15, Richter helped lead the Eagles to a 22-11 overall record and an 11-3 record in conference. FGCU won a Division-I program record 10-straight games en route to a berth in the CIT (CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament). The appearance in the CIT gave FGCU its third-difference postseason appearance in the program’s first four year of Division I postseason eligibility.

In 2013-14, Richter was instrumental in guiding the Eagles to their first Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season championship and first trip to the NIT. FGCU finished the year with a 22-13 record, including a record 14 wins as part of a 14-4 A-Sun mark. The 22 victories represented the second-most in FGCU’s Division-I era (2007-08).

Richter coached three all-conference picks during the season as Brett Comer and Bernard Thompson were both tabbed as A-Sun First Team members, and Chase Fieler was named to the A-Sun Second Team. Both Thompson and Fieler were named to the A-Sun All-Tournament Team as well, and throughout the course of the year Comer earned two A-Sun Player of the Week awards while Fieler garnered one.

In 2012-13, FGCU again appeared in the A-Sun Tournament championship game; this time turning in the most impressive 40 minutes in program history up to that point by defeating No. 1 seed and host Mercer, 88-75, on its home floor to become the first team into the 2013 NCAA Tournament.

Deemed a No. 15 seed and sent to Philadelphia, the Eagles captured the hearts of the city and the nation by defeating East Region No. 2 seed Georgetown in the second round before extending its win streak to seven games with another double-figure win over No. 7 seed San Diego State. FGCU’s up-tempo style – which produced an A-Sun best 72.9 points per game – helped FGCU become the first No. 15 seed in NCAA history to advance to the Sweet 16 and the first team since Florida in 1987 to win its first two NCAA Tournament contests. The Eagles finished with a program D-I record 26 wins.

As the team accomplishments stacked up in 2012-13, so did the individual accolades as senior Sherwood Brown was named the A-Sun Player of the Year, an Associated Press All-American honorable mention and NABC All-District 3 selection. Sophomore Bernard Thompson finished second in the nation with 102 steals en route to being named the A-Sun Defensive Player of the Year, while sophomore Brett Comer led the A-Sun in assists for the second year in a row and was named the A-Sun Tournament MVP. Junior Chase Fieler was an A-Sun All-Conference second team and All-Tournament squad choice, producing the biggest breakout season that saw him finish with 60 dunks.

In 2011-12 under then-head coach Andy Enfield, the Eagles advanced to the A-Sun Tournament title game in the program’s first year of postseason eligibility, falling just 20 minutes short of the NCAA Tournament and finishing with 15 wins.

Richter worked with ESPN from June of 2009 until coming to Fort Myers, traveling around the country to cover high school basketball. During his two years, Richter provided ESPN with evaluations and contact information for ESPN’s national recruiting data base.

A 1999 graduate and three-year letterwinner at Simpson College (Iowa), Richter began his coaching career as an assistant at his alma mater from 1999-2001. After a two-year stay at the University of South Dakota (2001-03) as a graduate assistant coach, Richter caught on to Dan Dakich’s staff at Bowling Green where he was promoted to an assistant coach from 2004-07.

Richter began his first stint as an assistant coach at Florida junior college powerhouse Chipola College during the 2007-08 season. Chipola spent 11 weeks ranked No. 1 in the NJCAA national poll, finishing the year with a 35-2 record, a regional championship and a seventh place finish at the National Tournament.

Richter then served as the video coordinator for Indiana University and interim coach Dan Dakich after his season with Chipola, joining the team for the 2008 Big Ten Championship and the NCAA Tournament. With the Hoosiers, Richter provided video edits for the postseason while helping the academic support staff.

International experience became part of Richter’s detailed resume in 2008-09, when he served as an assistant coach for the Budivelnyk Basketball Club of the Ukrainian Superleague. Richter assisted with all facets of the club, extending from game preparation, on-floor coaching, scouting of opponents, recruiting of international and American players, and individual development.

Richter then returned to Chipola College after the conclusion of the season in the Ukraine, joining the Indians for the start of regular season play. After winning another regional championship, Chipola finished third at the National Tournament with a 34-2 overall mark. Nine different players moved on to Division I programs following the season.

Richter and his wife, Brynn, reside in Fort Myers and have a son, Avery, and a daughter, Harper.

The Richter File

Education

• University of South Dakota: Master’s Degree, Athletic Administration

Professional Experience

• 2009-11 Evaluator and Collegiate Scout, ESPN

Coaching Experience

• 1999-2001: Assistant Coach, Simpson College (Iowa)
• 2001-03: Assistant Coach, University of South Dakota
• 2003-04: Administrative Assistant, Bowling Green
• 2004-07: Assistant Coach, Bowling Green
• 2007-08: Assistant Coach, Chipola College (Fla.)
• 2008: Video Coordinator, Indiana
• 2008-09: Assistant Coach, Budivelnyk Basketball Club (Ukraine)
• 2009: Assistant Coach, Chipola College (Fla.)
• 2011-13: Assistant Coach, FGCU
• 2013-15: Associate Head Coach, FGCU
• 2015-2018: Head Coach, FSW

Coaching Highlights

Florida Gulf Coast University

• Three straight postseason appearances in four seasons of Division 1 eligibility 
• The only school in D-1 history to advance to the championship game of its conference tournament in each of its first three seasons of eligibility  
• Record since the start of the 2012-2013 season: 70-35 
• Helped lead FGCU to the Sweet 16 with a record of 26-11 in its second year 

Chipola College

• Helped lead team to a 34-2 record in 2008-2009 season, including a Regional Championship, Panhandle Conference Championship and a 3^rd place finish in the 2009 NJCAA National Tournament
• Helped lead team to a 35-2 record in 2007-2008 season, including a Regional Championship, Panhandle Conference Championship and a 7^th place finish in the 2008 NJCAA National Tournament

What People Are Saying About Marty Richter

“Marty is one of the most passionate and humble coaches I have ever been around. His combination of knowledge, energy and love for basketball will make him a successful head coach and his team’s will mirror his personality. 
-Chad Buchanan, General Manager, Indiana Pacers

“Marty was a huge part of the success at FGCU and he understands how to build a basketball program. His commitment to academics and the community as well as his ability to recruit and develop basketball players will make him an excellent head coach at Florida SouthWestern State.”
-Andy Enfield, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, University of Southern California

“Marty Richter was the best hire I ever made. Marty is an incredible personality with an ability to relate to players, high school coaches and AAU staffs that makes him the perfect choice as Head Coach at Florida SouthWestern State College. In my 20-plus years as a college basketball coach, I never worked with a better person or a better assistant coach. As a Head Coach Marty Richter will bring unprecedented success on the court and represent FSW in an absolute first-class manner. Congratulations to FSW; you hired the absolute best when you hired Marty Richter.”
-Dan Dakich - ESPN Basketball Analyst

 "Florida SouthWestern State College just landed their first and most important recruit with the hiring of Florida Gulf Coast Associate Head Coach Marty Richter. Richter is the total package: terrific communicator, coach and tireless recruiter with a terrific reputation in the coaching profession. He will build a rock solid foundation at Florida SouthWestern State College that will be sustained for years to come. Richter was also a top notch scout and analyst for ESPN Recruiting Nation and was a pleasure to work with. Richter is an under the radar rising star that now everyone will see how a terrific of a coach and person Marty really is now that he has been blessed with an opportunity to lead his own program."
-Reggie Rankin, Golden State Warriors College Scout