Peter Funk elevated to Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Funk enters second season with the UE men’s basketball program
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Set to begin his second season with the University of Evansville men’s basketball program, Peter Funk has been elevated to Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator for the Purple Aces.
“Peter has done a phenomenal job in the duties assigned to him in his first year here at UE. A person’s greatest ability is availability and Peter is second to known in that area,” UE head coach David Ragland said. “Peter is always well prepared and organized with a problem-solving mindset. We feel honored to elevate Peter as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. He has worked extremely hard and earned an opportunity to continue to grow in this profession.”
“He is very professional and committed to making sure our student athletes have a first-class experience at the University of Evansville. I’m elated to continue to work alongside Peter as we strive to revive a storied program.”
Funk joined the UE staff in 2023 as an Assistant Coach/Chief of Staff. His first season at UE saw the program more than triple its win total from the previous season while advancing to the postseason for the first time since 2015.
“I am honored to be given the opportunity to on take this new role. I want to thank Coach Ragland for his belief in me and his encouragement to develop as a coach,” Funk exclaimed. “I’d also like to thank President (Christopher M.) Pietruszkiewicz and Dr. Ziggy Siegfried for their continued support. I am excited to continue to work hard with our players and staff to revive a storied program. Go Aces!”
Prior to joining the UE staff, Funk was the Director of Basketball Operations at Valparaiso. He worked with the Beacons as a student manager and graduate assistant before being promoted to the operations position. Peter and his fiancé Ingrid will be married in August.
