In 2006, Leibovitz was named the head coach at Hartford. After a 13-18 season in his first year at the helm, he led the Hawks to an 18-16 record and tie for second place in the America East Conference. During this season Hartford made it to the America East Championship game falling to UMBC 82-65. It was the highest win total in school history since joining Division I in 1984. After the 2008 season Leibovitz signed a contract extension. In 2010, Leibovitz resigned his position at Hartford to take a position as an assistant coach at Penn. His record in four seasons with the Hawks was 46-82.