Alex Lewis has been promoted to Associate Head Men\u2019s Basketball Coach at Chowan ahead of the 2026-27 season. <\/p>\n
He joined the Hawks coaching staff in July 2024 as an assistant coach and is entering his third season with the program. During his first two seasons, Lewis has played an important role in player development and the program\u2019s continued growth.<\/p>\n
Since Lewis joined the staff, Chowan has compiled a combined 36-24 overall record and a 27-13 mark in Conference Carolinas play. The Hawks posted an 18-10 record in 2024-25 before finishing 18-14 in 2025-26. Last season, Chowan advanced to the Conference Carolinas Men\u2019s Basketball Championship game for the first time in program history, marking a significant milestone for the program.<\/p>\n
As Burke transitions into his role as Director of Athletics while continuing to lead the men\u2019s basketball program, Lewis will take on expanded responsibilities within the coaching staff. His promotion reflects the confidence placed in his leadership, his work with student-athletes and his continued preparation for greater responsibilities within the profession.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m excited to see Alex take on this new role. With my day-to-day duties changing as I take on the role of Director of Athletics, Alex has had to take on a bigger role, which is also preparing him to be a head coach. That\u2019s why I felt confident in naming him our associate head men\u2019s basketball coach,\u201d stated Burke.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s worked really hard over the last three years, and throughout his career, to prepare himself for this opportunity. If you look at the growth of our team from the beginning of last year to where I think we\u2019ll be this season, he\u2019s had a major impact on skill development. He\u2019s had a major impact on the faith within our program, and he\u2019s had a major impact on our identity as a whole since joining us.\u201d<\/p>\n