Brandon Decker is in his second stint working with coach Joe Golding at UTEP. Decker brought nine years of coaching experience at the collegiate level to the Miners upon his hire in May, 2022.
During Decker’s four years alongside Golding at Abilene Christian, the Wildcats posted three 20-win seasons and an overall record of 112-39 (.741), including two NCAA Tournament appearances and an upset of no. 3 seed Texas in the 2021 "Big Dance." During the 2021-22 season, ACU went 25-11 overall and 11-7 in the WAC.
Prior to Decker’s time in Abilene, he worked on the strength and conditioning staff at Alabama State (2015-16) where he served men’s basketball, softball and volleyball. The Hornets earned the biggest win in school history, beating Virginia Tech. It marked the first time a team from the SWAC defeated an ACC opponent. In addition, the ASU softball team won the conference championship and made regionals for the first time in school history.
Decker spent one year (2014-15) at Murray State, assisting men’s and women’s basketball, softball, golf and tennis. The Racers posted a 16-0 Ohio Valley Conference record, earning a Top 25 ranking. Decker had the opportunity to work with Cameron Payne, 2015 OVC Player of the Year and Naismith Trophy Finalist.
Decker got his start as an intern at Penn State in 2013, working with 29 of the 31 varsity sports.
Decker played basketball and baseball at the JUCO level before finishing his baseball career at Marywood University. He completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training in 2013. He went on to earn his Master’s Degree in Education at Hardin Simmons University in 2018.
A native of Wantage, N.J., Decker is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, practicing as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He is certified in Applied Functional Science (CAFS) and CPR/ First Aid from the American Red Cross.
Brandon is married to the former Peyton Little, who was a former standout basketball player at the University of Oklahoma.
