He was previously an assistant coach for the Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team from 2023 to 2024.
Following an eight-year tenure at Bethel, he became an assistant coach for Mississippi State University women's basketball.
[5][6] He was later elevated to the position of interim head coach following the resignation of Nikki McCray-Penson.
[10] After his sole year with Army, Novak was hired as an assistant coach for the Northern Kentucky Norse women's basketball team before the 2023 season.
[11] Novak is currently assistant coach for the George Washington University women’s basketball team.