He coached DePaul University to a record of 64–29 from 1936 to 1940, and after a stint in the United States Army, returned to the school in 1944 to become its athletic director. From 1945 to 1950, he coached Loyola University Chicago to a record of 111–41, and guided them to a second-place finish in the 1949 National Invitation Tournament.
Under his leadership, DePaul University enjoyed a remarkable 64–29 record from 1936 to 1940. Following his military service, he returned to the school in 1944 as athletic director. From 1945 to 1950, he successfully guided Loyola University Chicago to an impressive 111-41 record and secured a second-place finish at the 1949 National Invitation Tournament.