John Ardizone joined the Oneonta women’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant in
October 2021 and became the Director of Recruiting in June of 2023. He coordinates all
off-campus recruiting and evaluations which includes the recruitment of 2026 SUNYAC Rookie
of the Year, Kayla Beaudoin. Additionally, Ardizone helps with team and opponent analytics as
well as practice and game instruction.
Ardizone previously worked as an assistant coach and athletic administrator at The
College of Saint Rose at the Division II level from 2006-2020. Here he assisted in all facets of
the program including player development, specifically post-focused workouts. Ardizone was
also responsible for recruitment, scouting, and administrative tasks which encompassed
international recruiting strategies, mastery of scouting video software, and compliance
coordination. He assisted the Golden Knights to multiple NCAA appearances.
Before his long-term position at Saint Rose, Ardizone assisted at multiple Division I
programs including Yale University (2003-04), United States Military Academy (1998-2003),
and Canisius College (1997-98). He served as a recruiting coordinator for these programs as well
as assisting with scouting strategies, practice, and game operations. Ardizone also assisted at the
University of Albany (1994-97) and R.P.I. (1992-94). He has recruited and developed multiple
basketball all-stars including an All-American, 1000 point scorers, and multiple Hall of Famers.
Ardizone received his M.S. from the University of Albany in liberal studies with a
concentration in educational psychology and attended Siena College to study marketing and
management. Aridzone currently resides in Voorheesville where he also serves as a varsity
official for Section II and NEPSAC.
