David Dabel is entering his first year at Columbus State University as a graduate assistant coach with the men’s basketball team in the 2011-2012 season. He will assist head coach Robert Moore in all facets of the men’s basketball program with emphasis on guard development, local recruiting, film exchange, and study hall.

Dabel comes to Columbus State from Chattahoochee Technical College where he was the head JV coach for the Golden Eagles. He was also an assistant for the varsity squad and was on the bench for every game last season.

Prior to joining to the staff at CTC, Dabel played collegiately at Kennesaw State University. He transferred to Kennesaw from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth after one season. Dabel went to high school at Avon High in the Boston area.

Dabel graduated from Kennesaw State in 2010 with a degree in Sports Management. He will be pursing a master’s degree in Health and Physical Education from Columbus State.