Mykel Morse enters his first season as interim head coach of the West Valley College men's basketball program in 2026-27, returning to the sidelines where he previously helped build the Vikings into a state powerhouse.

Morse rejoins West Valley after serving as the director of basketball operations for the CSUN men's basketball team during the 2025-26 season. His time at CSUN was marked by historic success, as the Matadors tied a school record with 22 victories, set a program record with 14 conference wins, and earned their first-ever bid to the National Invitation Tournament.

Prior to his tenure at CSUN, Morse spent three highly successful seasons at West Valley College, serving as both the team’s defensive coordinator and director of scouting. After beginning his tenure as an assistant coach, Morse was elevated to associate head coach, where he was instrumental in the Vikings' perfect 33-0 campaign and 3C2A championship title in 2023-24. Under his defensive leadership, the Vikings finished the 2023-24 season ranked No. 1 in the state in scoring defense, allowing just 60.5 points per game. During his previous three-season stint, Morse helped lead the Vikings to three consecutive 3C2A championship tournament berths, two state championship game appearances, and an exceptional 87-9 overall record.

Morse’s collegiate coaching career began at the University of the Southwest in Hobbs, N.M., where he spent two seasons as a graduate assistant. During his time at USW, he served as the head coach of the development team and an assistant for the varsity squad, helping the program achieve the highest conference seed in school history (No. 3) during the 2019-20 season.

Originally from Parker, Colo., Morse played collegiate football at Scottsdale Community College before transferring to the University of Northern Colorado (Big Sky Conference). A defensive back for the Bears, he recorded 84 total tackles over two seasons. A standout prep athlete at Chaparral High School, Morse earned all-conference honors in both basketball and football.

Morse holds a degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Northern Colorado and a master's degree in Sports Management.

For more information about West Valley men's basketball, contact Coach Morse at Mykel.Morse@wvm.edu.