T.J. Jordan is the inaugural head men’s basketball coach at Notre Dame of Maryland University, where he launched the men’s basketball program and quickly guided it to historic success. In just the second year of the program’s existence, Jordan led the Gators to a conference championship appearance; a remarkable milestone that set the foundation for future excellence.
Before joining Notre Dame, Jordan spent six years as the varsity head coach at McDonogh School, where he built a competitive and disciplined program known for its player development and academic excellence. Prior to McDonogh, he served three seasons as the director of basketball operations at Lehigh University, where he was part of the 2012 Patriot League championship team that won 27 games and made national headlines by defeating Duke in the NCAA Tournament. His earlier coaching stops include assistant coach at Susquehanna University and head coach at Bel Air High School, his alma mater, where he began his coaching career immediately after college.
As a player, Jordan was a four-year member of the men’s basketball team at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. During his collegiate career, he helped lead the Seahawks to a Capital Athletic Conference championship and an NCAA Sweet 16 appearance, earning the Athletics Director Award for his leadership and performance.
A Maryland native, Jordan brings over a decade of coaching experience across high school and collegiate levels. His passion for player development, commitment to excellence, and dedication to building a championship culture continue to drive the success of the Notre Dame men’s basketball program.
Jordan earned his bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s College of Maryland in 2008 and later completed his master’s degree from Goucher College in 2016. He is married to Candice, and the couple has three daughters, Natalie, Audrey, and Tori.
