Mike Kindhart, who recently retired as a sergeant with the Illinois State Police, returns to Quincy University after a six-year hiatus from working with the Hawks.
Kindhart previously spent 20 years on the Quincy men's basketball coaching staff, serving under multiple head coaches and playing an integral role in the program's conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances.
Kindhart first joined the Hawks in 1999 after spending nine seasons as the head boys basketball coach at Payson Seymour High School. During his initial tenure at Quincy, the Hawks made five NCAA Tournament appearances.
His responsibilities with the Hawks included scouting, perimeter player development and assisting with practice organization. Prior to joining Quincy, Kindhart compiled a 139-89 career record at Payson Seymour, highlighted by a Class A regional championship during the 1992-93 season.
Kindhart is a retired Illinois State Police sergeant and remains active in the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association.
Kindhart and his wife, Karmon, reside near Payson with their daughter, Bailey, and son, Brady.
