OKWU Men’s Assistant Basketball Coach Thomas Poling Passes Away Leaving Behind His Wife And Three Children

He was also the founder of the LIVE LIKE JOSH 3 ON 3 Basketball Tournament.

August 21, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on August 21, 2026

The Oklahoma Wesleyan University assistant men’s basketball coach, Thomas Poling, has tragically passed away.

According to Thomas’s profile, he graduated from Flagler College. He served as a coach and teacher at the New Bedford Public School.

From August 2007 to July 2008, he served as the golf instructor at Total Golf Adventures.

For over 1 year and 9 months, he was a marketing and sales representative at Vision Star Inc.

He served as the head coach at the Bowmen Sports from August 2013 to September 2026.

From October 2017 to September 2026, he was a basketball skills trainer and mentor at the Hope Through Hoops and head basketball coach at the Worthy Elite AAU Basketball team.

He was also the founder of the LIVE LIKE JOSH 3 ON 3 Basketball Tournament.

Then, Thomas served as the assistant men’s basketball coach at Oklahoma Wesleyan University.

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Thomas Poling Died, Leaving Everyone Devastated

As per the reports, assistant coach Thomas Poling has passed away. The cause of death has not been revealed yet.

Amanda Quary, a of Maryville University, took to her official Facebook handle and announced the tragic news. She wrote,

Edward Pierce took to the comment section and sent a prayer to the entire Oklahoma basketball family. He wrote,

Other close ones and relatives have also poured their heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to Thomas’s family to stay strong in this heartbreaking time.

His family will soon reveal the funeral service schedule. He will always be remembered for his unforgettable contribution as a coach.

Rest in Heaven, Thomas Poling.

Thomas Poling Is Survived By His Wife And Three Kids

As per the source, assistant coach Thomas Poling and his wife had one son and two daughters after moving to Dallas in 1995.

All of their kids are active in sports. Thomas also coached on several teams for all of his kids.

Thomas Poling’s two daughters and one son. (Source: )

On his , Thomas mentioned that he coached football, basketball, baseball, and softball for his kids’ teams.

However, the identities of his wife and kids have been kept private. They are currently mourning the loss of Thomas Poling.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Thomas served as the inside sales manager at the RBI PRO SWING from May 2012 to May 2013.
• He was a marketing and sales representative at the Kettlebell Convention for over 1 year and 8 months.

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