David McFarland is the founder and owner of David McFarland Basketball, LLC where he serves in Northern Kentucky with basketball skills classes, camps, and leagues to players of all ages and skill levels.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Northern Kentucky University Men’s Basketball, Highland Heights, KY
Player, 2005 - 2009
- 2006 - Record: 17-11, GLVC Tournament, GLVC East Division Runner-Up
- 2007 - Record: 24-9, NCAA Division II Tournament Sweet 16, GLVC Conference Tournament Runner-Up, GLVC East Division Champion
- 2008 - Record: 21-8, NCAA Division II Tournament, GLVC Tournament, GLVC East Division Champion
- 2009 - Record: 24-7, NCAA Division II Tournament, GLVC Conference Champions, GLVC East Division Champion
- 4-year starter
- Team Captain (2009)
- ESPN The Magazine Men’s Basketball Academic All-District – 1st Team (2008-09)
- NKU Athletic Council Thomas J. Kearns Career Achievement Award (2009)
- GLVC Academic All-Conference Team (2006 - 2009)
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) (2007 - 2009)
Boone County High School, Florence, KY
Player, 2001 -2005
- 9th Region Runner-Up, 33rd District Champions (2004)
- 33rd District Runner-Up (2005)
- Best record in school history: 26-4 (2004)
- Team Captain (2005)
- 33rd District MVP (2004)
- 33rd District All-Tournament Team (2004, 2005)
- 9th Region All-Tournament Team (2004, 2005)
- NKAC Division I - Defensive Player of the Year (2005)
- NKAC Division I All-Star Team (2004, 2005)
- 1,000 Point Club
- 668 Career Assists (Currently 9th All-Time in KHSAA history)
- 352 Career Steals (Currently 11th All-Time in KHSAA history)
- Courier Journal All-State Team – Honorable Mention (2005)
- Cincinnati Enquirer All-Star – First Team (2004, 2005)
- Led entire Greater Cincinnati area in assists as a junior with 8.2 apg
- 4-year varsity starter
- Recorded 18 assists in a game vs. Walton Verona, 12-12-03 (Tied for fourth most ever in KHSAA history)
- Rick Bolus High Potential Recruiting - KY Top 25 Senior (Sept. 2004)
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Ryle Boys’ Basketball, Union, KY
Varsity Head Coach, 2013-2019
- 2014 - 33rd District Champions, 9th Region Tournament Qualifier
- 2017 - 33rd District Runner-Up, 9th Region Tournament Qualifier
- 2018 - 33rd District Runner-Up, 9th Region Tournament Qualifier
Dixie Heights Boys’ Basketball, Crestview Hills, KY
JV Head Coach/Varsity Assistant, 2010 - 2013
- 2011 - Record: 29-4, 9th Region Champions, 34th District Champions
- 2012 - NKAC Division I Champions, 34th District Runner-Up
- 2013 - 34th District Champions
Dixie Heights Girls’ Tennis, Crestview Hills, KY
Co-Head Coach, 2012
Northern Kentucky University Men’s Basketball, Highland Heights, KY
Student Assistant, 2009 - 2010
- Record: 17-13, GLVC Tournament Semifinals
Shining Star Sports, Cincinnati, OH
Head Coach, Ages 15U/16U/17U, 2007 – 2009
- 2007
- 15U Kentucky AAU State Final Four
- Hoosier Spring Classic Runner-Up
- Kingdome Super Regional Runner-Up
- Southwest Ohio Shootout Runner-Up
- 2008
- 16U Kentucky AAU State Champions
- Cincinnati Royals Super Regional Champions
- Club Ohio Tournament Champions
- Grassroots Shootout Final Four
- 2009
- Record: 46-9
- Undefeated in pool play while competing in the top tournaments in the nation
- 17U Kentucky AAU State Champions
- Spiece Run N’ Slam Final Four
- Grassroots Shootout Runner-Up
- AAU Super Showcase Elite 8 (Silver)
Hall of Fame Member - Shining Star Sports (2007)
College/High School Basketball Camps, Northern Kentucky Area
Camp Staff, Summers 2003 - Current
All-American Hoops, Zhengzhou, China
Camp Staff, Summer 2007
Shining Star Sports, Cincinnati, OH
17U Assistant Coach, 2005-2006
- 2006
- 17U Kentucky AAU State Runner-Up
- Hyatt Place YBOA Super Regional Champions
- Kentucky BCI Super Regional Champions
- Lakota Hawks Classic Champions
- Kings Island Memorial Day Classic Final Four
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ryle Youth Basketball League (RYBL), Union, KY
Director, 2017-2019
- Developed and implemented the Ryle Youth Basketball League (RYBL) that focused on fundamental development of players in kindergarten to fifth grade. The league sold out in year two with 240 participants.
Ryle Boys' Basketball Camp, Union, KY
Director, 2013-2018
- Led the development of the Ryle Boys' Basketball Camp into one of the premier summer basketball camps in the Greater Cincinnati area. During this time, the camp grew from 55 campers to being sold out each year with over 280 campers (2nd largest in NKY).
Kenton County Secondary Schools Activities Coordinator, Kenton County, KY
Director, 2012 -2013
- Director of all intramural sports and activities at the three county middle schools (basketball, soccer, volleyball, bowling, chess, Arts for Life)
- Implemented a co-ed volleyball league at two county high schools
EDUCATION
University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY
Rank I, School Principal, 2016
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Master of Arts of Teaching, Mathematical Sciences, 2012
Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Education, May 2010
GPA: 3.97
Summa Cum Laude
Most Outstanding Student in Mathematics (2010)
ETS Recognition of Exellence (ROE) Award, Mathematics: Content Knowledge (2010)
Attended on full academic scholarship
Boone County High School, Florence, KY
Graduated 2005
GPA: 4.0
Ranked 5th in graduating senior class