About Coach Freddie Owens

Elite Collegiate Basketball Coach | Author | Mentor

A Wisconsin native and Badger alumnus, Freddie Owens is a veteran NCAA Division I coach with a reputation for elite player development and defensive strategy. With a coaching resume spanning the country’s most competitive conferences—including the Big Ten, Pac-12, and the Big 12—Freddie is committed to building winning cultures. Whether on the sidelines or through his writing, his mission remains the same: helping athletes and leaders reach their full potential on and off the hardwood.

See Quick Facts below: 

  • The Signature Moment: Delivered one of the most iconic shots in Wisconsin history—a game-winning three-pointer against Tulsa to propel the Badgers to the 2003 Sweet 16.

  • Championship Legacy: A 2-time WIAA State Championship Runner-Up (1997, 2000). An AAU National Championship Runner-Up (1999). A 3-time Big Ten Champion and co-captain at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2002, 2003, 2004). A 3-time Big Sky Championship Coach (2010, 2012, 2013). A Patriot League Tournament Championship Coach (2016). A 4-time NCAA Tournament Player (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) A 4-time NCAA Tournament Coach (2010, 2012, 2013, 2016)

  • Decades of Excellence: Over 20 years of NCAA Division I coaching experience, including stints at Oregon State, Iowa State, Montana and Holy Cross.

  • Community Founder: Established the Milwaukee Coaches Association (MCA) in 2016, a non-profit that has grown to over 2,000 members dedicated to elevating the craft of coaching and mentorship. YouTube channel has over 2,200 subscribers and 200k views.

  • The Author’s Voice: His debut memoir, Echoes of Stark Park (published by Legacy Pathway Press), has been hailed by Explore Authors Magazine as a raw and inspiring look at the intersection of faith, basketball, and urban growth.

  • Global Veteran: Played professionally in Estonia and Latvia, gaining an international perspective on leadership and cultural adaptability. His global travels include Germany, Russia, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Antigua, Ireland, Jamaica, and Sweden.

  • Academic Foundation: Holds a Bachelor’s in Journalism from UW-Madison and a Master’s in Higher Education from Iowa State University. Currently a Health and Physical Education teacher in the Green Bay Area.