Army (1965–1966) Schuler started his coaching career in 1965, working as an assistant for the
Army Black Knights.
Ohio (1966–1969) Schuler then went back to Ohio, his alma mater, and was an assistant coach there for three seasons.
VMI (1969–1972) Schuler subsequently joined the
Virginia Military Institute as its head coach in 1969.
Virginia (1972–1977) Schuler had a four-season stint as an assistant at the
University of Virginia.
Rice (1977–1981) Schuler became head coach of the
Rice Owls in 1977. He served in that capacity until 1981, compiling a .283 winning percentage (30–76) during his tenure there. During his first season as coach of the Blazers, Schuler led the franchise to a 49–33 record. He was first named NBA Coach of the Month in February 1987, before winning the
NBA Coach of the Year Award later that year. In his third season with the Blazers, the team was racked with dissension and posted a 25–22 record before Schuler was fired in mid-February. He recorded a .602 winning percentage (127–84) with the Trail Blazers.
Golden State Warriors (1989–1990) Schuler served as assistant coach of the
Golden State Warriors for the
1989–90 season.
Los Angeles Clippers (1990–1992) Schuler become head coach of the
Los Angeles Clippers the following year. compiling a .409 winning percentage (52–75) during his time with the Clippers.
Sacramento Kings (1992–1994) Schuler was an assistant coach with the
Sacramento Kings from 1992 to 1994.
Minnesota Timberwolves (1994–1996) Schuler was an assistant coach with the
Minnesota Timberwolves from 1994 to 1997.
Milwaukee Bucks (2003–2005) Schuler later returned to the Milwaukee Bucks as an assistant coach in 2003, before retiring at the end of the
2004–05 season. ==Personal life==