Fairfield University Athletics

    Tony Newsom served the Stags as associate head coach at Fairfield University. He came to Fairfield after seven years as an assistant coach at Princeton University, where he worked with Sydney Johnson for four years. 

     He joined the Princeton program after spending three campaigns with the College of the Holy Cross where he helped the Crusaders win two Patriot League titles and advance to the NCAA tournament. The team played well in both NCAA tourneys, dropping a four-point decision to Marquette in 2002 and an 11-point game against Kansas. Both teams advanced to the Final Four in those respective years. 

     Newsom spent two years as an assistant coach with Holy Cross before earning a promotion to Associate Head Coach for the 2003-04 season. While at Holy Cross, he was involved in game preparation, scouting, and player development in addition to recruiting and scheduling. 

     Before heading to Worcester, Newsom worked the sideline at Rider University where he served as an assistant coach from 1997 to 2001. While with the Broncs, Newsom was responsible for recruiting and player development as well as film exchange and scouting. Rider enjoyed a great deal of success during his stay, registering three winning seasons. The Broncs advanced to the 1998 National Invitation Tournament (NIT) during his first season with the program. 

     Newsom also gained experience with another Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) school, coaching two seasons with Siena College in 1995-96 and 1996-97. He assisted with all facets of the program. 

     As a student-athlete, Newsom played four seasons at Niagara University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Commerce in 1993. On the court, Newsom helped guide the Purple Eagles to an NIT berth in his senior season.