Barry Barnes returns for his third season as head coach of the LBCC men's basketball program in 2011.

Barnes brings a two-year career record of 24-27 into the 2011-12 season. Last year, he led the Vikings to the second round of the Souther California Regional Playoffs and a 15-12 overall record.

Prior to taking over the program in 2009, Barnes had served as an assistant coach under Gary Anderson for six seasons.

During his six seasons as an assistant at LBCC, Barnes helped lead the Vikings to three consecutive South Coast Conference South Division championships (2005-2007) as well as a State Championships Elite 8 appearance in 2006. Long Beach also qualified for postseason play during five of those six seasons.

Prior to Long Beach, Barnes was an assistant coach for four years (2000-04) at Cal State Dominguez Hills. Barnes received his Bachelor’s degree in physical education from CSUDH in 2002 and is currently working on his Master’s in recreational administration.

Barnes played two seasons at LBCC (1982-84) before going on to play at Biola University. As a junior in 1985, Barnes earned second-team NAIA All-American honors.

A 1982 graduate of Lakewood High School, Barnes helped lead Lakewood to its first ever basketball CIF Championship. His senior season, he was named All-CIF and All-Moore League.

Barnes also served as head junior varsity coach and assistant varsity coach at Lakewood in 1989.

Larry Sanders begins his first season as a member of the LBCC coaching staff in 2012.