Bio

Garrett Putman joined Linc Darner's coaching staff at the University of Tampa prior to the 2023-24 season.

From Washington, D.C., Putman attended and played at McKinley Tech High School, leading the program to its first conference championship. McKinley Tech also made its first appearance in the DCIAA championship.

Putman then enrolled at Alderson Broaddus University, playing two years. He then transferred to Florida Southern College in 2011. During that time, he was part of three Sunshine State Conference titles, two regular-season SSC titles, one NCAA South Regional title and an NCAA Elite Eight appearance.

Following his graduation from FSC, he joined Knight Management Group where he worked with NBA professionals. Some of the players he worked with included Grevis Vasquez, Brandon Knight, Dez Wells, and Maurice Creek.

He has also worked with professional trainer Keith "Shot Doc" Venney and started his skills training career where he has provided skills training for nearly 10 years. Putman also works as a mentor to promote healthy lifestyles for children and adults.