New UMES basketball coach has 1 year to make an impression on team — and his bosses

PRINCESS ANNE, Maryland -- Cliff Reed is used to the offseason at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

In the last few years, Reed has prepared for the upcoming men’s basketball season as a member of Bobby Collins’ coaching staff. But on March 27, UMES officials announced they would not renew Collins' contract after his four seasons as coach.

Less than a day later, Reed was appointed the interim head coach and assigned to coach the team for the 2018-19 season. After that, a national search for a permanent replacement is expected to be conducted.

However, Reed has a year to prove he has the tools needed to get UMES back to its winning ways.

Having coached at nearly every level of the sport, Reed brings years of experience to the table and a passion for helping athletes discover their true potential.

“I just want to build upon some of the big things we've established,” Reed said. “The main thing I want to do is create the culture I would like to see. I’m a military man, my thought process is a little bit different, so I want to create a culture that’s different, because that’s the foundation of a program and not just a team.”

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