History of Blaine Taylor in Timeline

Blaine Taylor is a retired American college basketball coach. He is best known for his twelve seasons as the head coach of the Old Dominion Monarchs men's basketball team. His tenure lasted from 2001 to 2013.

January 14, 1958: Blaine Taylor's Birth

Blaine Taylor was born on January 14, 1958.

1979: Beginning of University of Montana Basketball Career

Blaine Taylor started his basketball career as a point guard for the University of Montana in 1979.

1981: Recognition as Outstanding Athlete and Most Inspirational Player

Blaine Taylor received recognition as the University of Montana's most outstanding male athlete and won the Naseby Rhinehart Award for Most Inspirational Player in 1981.

1984: End of First Assistant Coaching Stint at University of Montana

In 1984, Blaine Taylor finished his first period as an assistant coach at the University of Montana while also being a graduate student.

1986: Second Assistant Coaching Stint at University of Montana

Blaine Taylor returned to the University of Montana in 1986 to serve as an assistant coach under Stew Morrill.

1991: Promotion to Head Coach at University of Montana

Blaine Taylor was promoted to the position of head coach for the University of Montana Grizzlies in 1991.

1998: Departure from University of Montana

Blaine Taylor concluded his role as head coach of the University of Montana Grizzlies in 1998.

2001: Assistant Coach at Stanford University

Blaine Taylor joined Stanford University as an assistant coach under Mike Montgomery in 2001.

2001: Start of Old Dominion Coaching Career

In 2001, Blaine Taylor began his tenure as head coach for the Old Dominion Monarchs men's basketball team.

2005: First CAA Tournament Championship and NCAA Appearance

Blaine Taylor led the Old Dominion Monarchs to their first CAA Tournament championship and NCAA tournament appearance in 2005.

2006: NIT Semifinal Run

Blaine Taylor guided the Old Dominion Monarchs to the NIT semifinals in 2006, where they lost to the Michigan Wolverines.

2007: NCAA Tournament Appearance

Blaine Taylor led the Old Dominion Monarchs to an NCAA tournament appearance in 2007.

2009: CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament Victory

In 2009, Blaine Taylor led the Old Dominion Monarchs to victory in the inaugural CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.

2010: Second CAA Tournament Championship and NCAA Tournament Success

Blaine Taylor guided the Old Dominion Monarchs to their second CAA Tournament championship and NCAA tournament appearance in 2010, achieving a first-round victory against Notre Dame before losing in the second round to Baylor.