Woody Kampmann, formerly on the staff at Hobart under former Big Red assistant coach Izzi Metz, joins the Cornell men's basketball coaching staff for the 2007-08 season. Kampmann brings energy and enthusiasm to the sidelines as Cornell attempts to capture an Ivy League title.
Kampmann helped the 2006-07 Hobart squad to an 11-14 mark and a 7-7 conference record, but helped the team improve throughout the season. The Statesmen won their final four games and five of its final six games overall. He helped in the development of first-team all-league selection John Grazioli and second-team pick Mike Manning.
Prior to his stint at Hobart, Kampmann spent the 2005-06 season as an assistant coach at Williams. While at Williams, Kampmann helped the Ephs to a 17-8 record while working primarily with the perimeter players. He also served as head coach of the junior varsity program.
As a college senior, Kampmann served as a student assistant coach at his alma mater, helping guide Hobart to a 16-11 record and a first-place finish in the league regular season standings. He was part of a coaching staff that was voted as the league's best. The team earned a bid to the ECAC Tournament, and he helped the Statesmen to a victory over Plattsburgh in the quarterfinals for the programs first-ever postseason triumph.
Kampmann's collegiate playing career began with two seasons as a letter winner at Colby College before transferring to Hobart. He earned one letter as a junior before transitioning to his role as a student assistant coach.
As a young coach, Kampmann has been actively involved on the summer camp circuit, working as a clinician at Princeton and the Eastern Invitational Basketball Camps.
Kampmann is a 2005 graduate of Hobart with a degree in American studies.
