Coach Omar Sanchez enters his first year as the Head Coach Basketball Coach for the men's program. Sanchez has spent the last seven seasons as former head coach Dennis Jones' assistant with both the men's and the women's teams.

Sanchez was in charge of post play, defense and strength and conditioning. In 2003-04 Sanchez played a vital role helping the Lady Hawks to a 33-4 record, a Cal Pac championship and a trip to the NAIA Div. II National Tournament where they lost in the "Sweet Sixteen" to Evangel University 64-61.

Sanchez also leads the department's Master Coaching Program, ensuring ethical coaching and leadership. Sanchez started at UC Davis, but after blowing out his ACL and having reconstructive knee surgery, Sanchez transfered Solano College where as a captain and All Conference player guided the Falcons to second place finish in the Bay Valley Conference and play-off berth as he averaged 10 points and 8 rebounds.  

Sanchez then transferred to Holy Names and helped lead his team as a two year captain and defensive player to one conference title and two appearances in the National Tournament, the last time Holy Names has been to the dance prior to the appearance in 2006. In his two year stint with the Hawks, Holy Names was #1 in the country in many defensive categoies, a great reason for their success.

Over the last seven years through the mentorship of Coach Jones, Coach Sanchez has experienced the many aspects of coaching, from: planning practice, breaking down film and provide scouting reports, to planning trips, to helping in the development of the overall success of the men's basketball program.

Sanchez received a BS in Biology from Holy Names University and also completed his Master in Education where he studied the "What is the impact of a year round periodization program on overall confidence and fitness of an intercollegiate college men's basketball team."

With his Master in Education degree and his CSCS certification, Coach Sanchez also teaches the Intro to Strength Training class at HNU. Through the development of his website and insight in the world of fitness he has been able to contribute to this program in many ways.

Sanchez, a native of Los Angeles, CA, lives in Oakland. Omar is married to a Calgary, Canada native Marinella Sanchez and has a young daughter Mila Eustolia Sanchez.

Tobin Costen returns to Holy Names after a 10 year hiatus from HNU. Coach Costen was part of the 2002 Hawks team that were conference champions and tournament conference tournament champions.

Coach Costen brings years of coaching experience to the Hawks staff. As a division I player Coach Costen played for the Bulldogs of Gonzaga University from 1990-1994. He continued his career in Germany where he played professionally for a short stent.

In 1995, Costen became the Senior Vice President for No Limit Entertainment. Costen was directly involved in the fast paced, highly competitive and entertainment industry. He was directly involved in acquiring and developing musical talent and production companies.

Coach Costen then moved in 2000 to Director of Sales and Marketing for GD California, INC. At GD California, he directed all aspects of sales, marketing and acquisitions of new product launches in the San Francisco Bay area. During this time he was a part time assistant coach for Holy Names University. In 2002 Coach Costen moved companies and worked as a Senior District Manager for Aramark Uniform Services. At Aramark he provided overall planning and direction to achieving operating, financial, and human resources goals for approximately 8 route sales representatives.

Over the next 5 years Coach Costen worked for Shred -It USA as a Market General Manager.At Shred-It he represented the overall interest of the company in a specific business market area and was responsible for planning, administering, monitoring, and optimizing the performance of all assets (investment/resources) and operations.

In the last three years he has worked as a General Manager with Aramark Refreshment Services as well as teach part-time in the business department at Holy Names University.

Coach Costen will assist the men's program for the third year overall.

Costen received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications/Marketing at Gonzaga University in 1994 and a Masters of Business Administration (Management/Leadership) from Holy Names University in 2008.

Coach Costen resided in Pleasanton with wife of 18 years Adina Costen and two children, Kasandra, 15 and Theo, 12.

Marshal Hartman returns to the Hawks after five year absence. From 2005-2007 Marshal Hartman was part of the 2005 and 2006 National tournament team. Hartman was also able to lead the Hawks to one California Pacific Conference Title as well as two California Pacific Conference Tournament Championships.

Hartman is currently #4 all time in total points, field goals (456), and field goal attempts (891). He also is currently #1 points per game (19 pts/g) and free throw percentage (83%). On 7 occasions Hartman put up 30+ points including 37 points against Point Lima Nazarene University on Nov. 11, 2005 and 39 points against Menlo College on February 25, 2006 in the California Pacific Conference Tournament Championship game.

Prior to attending Holy Names, Hartman attended California Baptist University and Portland State University.

 In 2006, Hartman joined the Alameda County Sherriff Department where he has been working over the last 5 years.

Hartman has a two year old son Jaxson Cash Hartman and resides in Alameda, California.

Coach Salim enters his first season as an assistant coach for the Hawks. Coach Salim was part of the 2002-2004 Men's Basketball Team. In 2002 he helped the Hawks win a California Pacific Conference Championship, as well as, California Pacific Tournament Championship and National Tournament Appearance.

Salim brings experience and knowledge to the guard positions. After completing his BA in Business and Communications at Holy Names University, Coach Salim pursued his CA Real Estate License. Once he completed his Real Estate License he also received his Life Insurance License and P& C Broker License.

In 2005 Coach Salim worked for Fremont Investment & Loans as an Account Executive. After two year of working with Fremont Investment he moved over to Lehman Brother/ BNC MTG Inc., where is also served as an Account Executive. Before leaving Lehman Brothers in 2008 he left being ranked #3 on his team of 25 reps.

Over the last three years Coach Salim has been working at Liberty Mutual Insurance as an Insurance agent/Financial Services and independently working in real estate.

Coach Salim will be assisting this coming year in guard player development which includes: ball handling, footwork, shooting, and film breakdown.

Coach Carter enters his second season as graduate assistant for Holy Names University. Last season Carter helped the Hawks win a California Pacific Conference Tournament Championship and aided the Hawks in returning to the National Tournament after a three year absence.

Carter comes to us from Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. At Union College Coach Carter player basketball for four year and made the Dean List ever year while at Union. At 6'9" Coach Carter played a center position for the Bulldogs and in his senior year was one point away from making the National Tournament for the first time in school history after being defeated by Milligan College in regulation.

Coach Carter was born in Georgetown, Kentucky and has a brother (Jared Carter) who has played in the Developmental League of the NBA with the Fort Wayne, Mad Ants and the Erie Bay Hawks in Michgan.

Carter aspirations are to one day coach, over the last year he has assisted in post development as well as various conditioning drills. This year Coach Carter will assist in recruiting and run our strength and conditioning programs.

In 2009 Carter graduated from Union College with a dual BA in Business Administration and Business Management and Marketing.

Currently Coach Carter is in the MBA program at Holy Names University and is working on his Business Marketing MBA.

Coach Clyde enters his first season as a graduate assistant for the Hawks. Last season Coach Clyde spent the year finishing his degree in Business Marketing.

This season Clyde will spend this year helping with guard play and defense. As a player for the Hawks in 2008-2010 Clyde was labeled as the best defender and every night he guarded the opposing team's best player. In 2010 Clyde received the Defender of the Year award by the Hawks.

Prior to Holy Names, Coach Clyde attended East Los Angeles College in Southern California.

In 2010, Coach Clyde graduated with a degree in Business Management and Marketing from Holy Names University. Currently he is working on his MBA in Business Marketing and will complete his degree in May 2012.