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Top coaches talk about turning power forwards into stretch fours and incorporating them into the offense.

How do you ensure that social media mishaps don’t happen on your team? This author suggests putting proactive policies in place.

The University of North Carolina is using a “full-court press” in nutrition to help its men’s basketball players rise above the competition.

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HS coach comes out … Advice for emphasizing academics … Chris Collins on communicating with recruits in the digital age … Wagner College’s Bashir Mason student teaches … Minn. state law protects coaches

In 2013, Ivan Barahona led his high school squad to a California state title just one week after piloting the El Salvador men’s national team to a silver medal in the Central American Games.

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Coach Comes Out Prior to an open gym session last June, Anthony Nicodemo, Head Boys’ Coach at Saunders Trades and Technical High School in Yonkers, N.Y., stood in front of his student-athletes and their parents and took a deep breath. He then shared a secret that he’d kept hidden for much of his life: He is gay. In coming out, Nicodemo became one of the first boys’ basketball coaches in New York to make his homosexuality public.

For Nicodemo, who has been the Saunders head coach since 2009, the decision to come out was a process that spanned several years. A trip to the 2013

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Before going public, Nicodemo came out to the Saunders principal and a few of the basketball program’s alumni. After receiving their positive feedback, Nicodemo was ready to tell his players. “Their responses were tremendous,” he says.

“Once they got over the initial surprise, they said, ‘Who cares? We love you, and we have your back, but we’re here to win basketball games.’ Twenty minutes later, we were in the gym like nothing ever happened.

“The parents had the same reaction,” Nicodemo continues. “When the story was picked up by the local media, they all had the same message: ‘He is our coach, and we support him. We don’t care that he’s gay.’”

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with my lifestyle, but I think I am respected enough in the community to step in and squash any problem before it becomes a bigger issue.”

It wasn’t long after his announcement that Nicodemo became a national story. He was featured in newspapers across the country and thrust into the public eye. Although the increased attention took some getting used to, Nicodemo has embraced his role as an advocate for LGBT individuals in athletics.

For example, as the Director of the Lower Hudson Basketball Coaches Association (LHBCA), Nicodemo is working to help his fellow coaches better understand LGBT issues. “At our fall meeting, I told our members, ‘Whether you believe it or Since coming out as gay, Anthony Nicodemo, Head Boys’ Coach at Saunders Trades and Technical High School in Yonkers, N.Y., has received complete support from his players.

LGBT Nike Sports Summit served as the final motivation he needed.

“I met dozens of LGBT athletes, coaches, and athletic administrators at the conference,” he says. “After spending time with them, I thought that if they could come out and go on to lead happy lives, I could do the same thing.”

Another factor driving Nicodemo was a growing sense of guilt about hiding something from his players. “I always preach the importance of being honest with one’s self and living your life in an open way, but I wasn’t modeling those virtues,” he says. “I felt like I was being a hypocrite, and it wasn’t a healthy way to live my life.”

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While he says the vast majority of responses to his coming out have been positive, Nicodemo has learned to brush off any backlash. “All the negative comments I’ve received have been from anonymous people hiding behind a computer screen,” he says. “Not one person has said to my face, ‘You shouldn’t be coaching.’”

Because he came out during the summer, Nicodemo had time to advise his players on handling negative comments before the season arrived. “After I made my announcement, I told them to come to me if they heard anything on or off the court instead of getting angry and taking matters into their own hands,” he says. “I know that not everyone is going to agree

not, some of you have gay players on your team,’’’ he says. “A student-athlete might not come out for another 20 years, but coaches should take his or her feelings into consideration. Kids should not be hesitant to join athletic teams because they are gay, and they shouldn’t go home in tears because of a comment a coach makes at practice.”

In addition to the impact of his own story, Nicodemo has also brought in antibullying groups to work with LHBCA members on toning down the masculine rhetoric and use of homosexual slurs that sometimes pop up in an athletic setting.

“Coaches have said that my story has changed the way they run their teams and the words they use to do so,” he says. “As coaches and administrators, I think it’s our job to protect our student-athletes and make sure sports are a place of inclusion.”

Academics

The Right Focus Getting a team to focus on schoolwork can be a tough task for many coaches. Matt O’Brien, however, finds it a breeze, as long as you put a little effort into it. Head Men’s Coach at Southwestern College, his squad has won an NAIA Team Scholar Award for the past two seasons, and he has some great advice to pass on.

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“It has been said by many coaches that you are what you emphasize, so I have chosen to emphasize academics,” O’Brien says. “I address the team formally a few times every week in the locker room about their academics and their future.

“But even more powerful than this are the conversations I have with my players on a daily basis about their upcoming assignments and tests,” he continues. “I look at their syllabuses, put their tests on my calendar, and make sure I tell them good luck or ask them how they did.”

He also gives his athletes some incentives. “If we achieve a 3.0 team GPA, they will receive new uniforms. I have found that even 21-year-old college players get excited about this. We have overspent our uniform budget in the last two years, but it’s been worth the cost since it helps to develop a culture of getting it done in the classroom.”

Another motivational tool is explaining exactly what it takes to be recognized.

“I give them the GPA figure they need in order to be recognized by the institution, the conference, and nationally,” O’Brien says. “It is amazing how many players strive to achieve a 3.5 GPA for a chance to

be an Academic All-American. I make sure each player who achieves academically is praised and receives as much attention as possible via our website, local newspaper, and other campus media.”

Study hall has also been successful for his team. “We meet Sunday nights for one and a half hours,” O’Brien explains. “All freshmen are required to attend, as well as anyone who has a GPA below 3.0. It’s amazing the extra effort some of our players will put forth to ensure they have a high enough GPA so they may have back their Sunday nights and study at their own leisure.”

O’Brien’s players are required to complete grade check sheets throughout each semester. “We usually try to limit the grade checks to twice per semester, keeping in mind that our faculty can be overwhelmed if we are constantly requesting

Motivated by Head Coach Matt O’Brien, Southwestern College has won two straight NAIA Team Scholar Awards. Below, Southwestern’s Drew Hudson uses brains and brawn to score against Baptist Bible College.

information on our athletes,” he says.

“Along with their current grade, we want to know a few key things about each student’s progress in their classes. Have they submitted all of their assignments? Have they missed or have been tardy to any classes? When a player is struggling in a certain class, our staff will make contact with that instructor to monitor his progress more carefully.”

His advice for high school coaches?

“At the high school level, I would suggest working with the players to determine their goals,” says O’Brien. “Find out the admission requirements at the colleges they are interested in. It could also be beneficial to find a local college coach to talk to your team about the importance of academics.”

Last but not least, O’Brien continually emphasizes the whys behind striving academically. “Our administration, faculty, and fans all want a program that they can be proud of both on and off the floor, and motivating our players to understand that is a key component to having a successful program,” he says. “We talk to our players about how we all have a continuing responsibility to create an atmosphere of excitement around men’s basketball and also a responsibility to be a part of the total picture of Southwestern College, with strong academic and athletic performance.”

Scheduling

Let’s Play Four When high school teams are in districts with a lot of tough competition, their coaches often use early-season games as a way to prepare their squad for the road ahead. But few have been as ambitious as Joe Cope, Head Girls’ Coach at DeKalb County High School in Smithville, Tenn., who opted to have his Lady Tigers play four games on Saturday, Nov. 16, after playing two contests just four days earlier.

The impetus behind such stacked game days was the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association’s designated “Hall of Champions” week, during which teams are allowed to play as many games as they want on any two days during the first week of the season. Some teams play two or three contests in one day, but Cope decided to push the envelope to give his young team some much-needed experience.

“Our district has a lot of great teams, so I knew I needed to get our younger athletes playing time before those games,” Cope says. “I needed to find out who I could trust in close games, because we couldn’t afford to use players who weren’t ready for that type of pressure.”

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BULLETIN BOARD and that wasn’t going to happen if we The rigorous schedule originated at DeKalb’s summer camp, when Cope started played four close games.”

To ensure his players maintained talking with other local coaches. “They their energy through the long day, Cope asked me about our school hosting a day kept an eye on how they felt and what of games during Hall of Champions week, they ate. “They ate energy chews before and I thought it was a good idea, so I starteach game and drank protein ed calling and e-mailing coaches in our shakes after,” he says. “We area,” Cope says. “They were receptive to provided healthy foods like the idea, and 20 teams committed to come salads and sliced fruit for them to DeKalb to play multiple games. to eat throughout the day.

“Initially, we were planning to play “It was also important three games, but after one team backed that we monitored them out, we agreed to play in the two games closely for injuries,” Cope we had scheduled for them,” he continadds. “One player tweaked ues. “That brought us to five scheduled her ankle, and we didn’t games, but one was cancelled after our want her to push it, so we sat opponent did not show up that day.” her out for the rest of the Once the games were lined up, Cope and his staff brainstormed how they could games.”

The planning paid off, as ensure the players stayed fresh throughDeKalb won all four games. “I was able to out what would be a very long day. “We pull our starters by halftime of the first go eight deep in our rotation, and we figtwo games, but even with that, I could ured if we managed the girls’ minutes tell they were tired in the third game,” properly, they could do it,” he says. “We Cope says. “Fortunately in the fourth also spaced out the start times so we had game, we got up by 20 points early, so I several hours between most games. Addiwas able Acr102542685171008-2246.pdf 11:07 AM to play more of my younger tionally, when drawing up the schedule, 1 2/3/14 players. At the end of the day, no girl had we made sure we didn’t face difficult opponents in consecutive games. I wanted played more than 60 minutes.”

Overall, Cope says the experience of to make sure we could rest the starters

playing four games in one day was a positive one. “It was tough having the freshmen on the court at times, because I could tell some of them weren’t ready,” he says. “But we found out who were going to be our key contributors and got

“We go eight deep in our rotation, and we figured if we managed the girls’ minutes properly, they could do it. We also spaced out the start times so we had several hours between most games.” our players some experience. All of that paid off over the next few weeks when we won some big games.

“However, I don’t think we’d play four games in one day again,” Cope continues. “You really need a deep roster to do that, and we won’t always have it.

Still, when Hall of Champions week happens next year, we’ll probably play multiple games in a day again.”

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Chris Collins, who just completed his first season as Head Men’s Coach at Northwestern University, has a reputation as a strong recruiter that began during his days as an assistant coach at Duke University, where he signed some of the most highly touted high school players in the country.

Thanks to a rule that went into effect in the summer of 2012 Collins and other NCAA Division I coaches are now permitted unlimited contact through phone calls, text messages, and social media with prospects who have completed their sophomore year of high school.

friends, a teenage prospect is not apt to answer a call and engage in a lengthy conversation with you. But now, you can simply send him a quick message asking how his day is going, and he can respond to you right away, even while doing other things. It’s much easier than expecting him to have a full conversation over the phone.

What do you see as the biggest benefit of the rule change?

Recruiting is all about developing quality relationships with kids, and the core of that is connecting with them. The new rules make that easier by allowing coaches to connect with kids through their preferred method of communication.

The rule change also better fits a recruit’s lifestyle. If they’re heading to the movies or hanging out with

How do you make sure you’re not contacting a recruit too much?

It’s tough. Anytime you hear the word “unlimited,” you know there are some coaches who will take it to the extreme. But coaches have to remember that there are some players who already don’t like the recruiting process, and bombarding them with texts will turn them off. I use this rule of thumb: Would you text someone you were in a relationship with several

Off the Court

Head of the Class The main focus of most firstyear head coaches is adjusting to their new role, implementing their system, and developing relationships with players and administrators. But when Bashir Mason took over as Head Men’s Coach at Wagner College in 2012, he had an additional challenge on his plate: completing a master’s degree in elementary education.

Mason started working towards the degree when he was hired as an assistant coach at Wagner and getting promoted wasn’t going to stop him from completing it. “After being named head coach, I thought quite a bit about whether or not it was still feasible to pursue my degree,” he says. “It would have been easier to drop the program, but given the work I’d put in, I was committed to following through.”

So Mason pushed ahead, coaching the Seahawks while also taking classes at Wagner and spending the Fall 2013 semester student teaching at nearby Michael J. Petrides Elementary School in Staten Island, N.Y. Juggling both roles, however, filled up nearly every minute on Mason’s schedule. “I taught from 7:30 to 9:30 in the morning, and then drove back to campus by 10 for the start of practice, which went three hours,” he says. “After practice, I would shower and go back to the

While leading the Wagner College men’s team last season, first-year Head Coach Bashir Mason was also a student teacher at a Staten Island, N.Y., elementary school during the fall semester.

elementary school until 3 p.m.”

After the final bell rang, Mason would return to Wagner and meet with his staff to go over film, prepare for upcoming games, and organize recruiting efforts. The key to managing his hectic schedule, says Mason, was organization.

“I had to have every minute planned out,” he says. “Following a schedule also helped prepare me for the inevitable curveballs. For example, sometimes I only had a day’s notice to get ready for a classroom observation, so I’d need to know where I could carve out time to plan.”

Mason also credits his assistant coaches with helping him navigate such a busy period. “I had to delegate certain things, like breaking down film,” he says. “I normally like to go over all of our film four or five times, but because teaching and lesson plans took up a decent amount of my day, I allowed my staff to take some of that off my hands.”

Another challenge came when making the quick transition from working with young children to instructing college-age student-athletes. To smooth his change in approach, Mason took a cue from his players. “In the locker room before games, the athletes are usually quiet, focused, and intense,” he says. “But once they get on the court, they flip a switch and start to loosen up.

“When I was teaching, I was laid back and relaxed in the classroom,” Mason continues. “But once I got into my

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While it moves recruiting into the 21st century and allows coaches to stay more connected with potential student-athletes, the rule change also puts the burden on coaches to not overwhelm recruits with a constant barrage of communication. So how can coaches walk the line between making a recruit feel wanted but not pressured?

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Recruiting Rules Changes hundred times a day? Probably not. So why do it with a recruit?

That said, every kid is different.

It’s critical to pay attention to their responses to the first couple of texts you send. If a kid replies within a few seconds each time, that’s a good indication that he’s eager to communicate with you. You can probably send him a few more messages than you would another recruit. If he responds a few hours later, you know it’s probably not a good idea to text him repeatedly.

Has your recruiting style changed as a result of the rule change?

Not really. I haven’t really taken advantage of the social media aspect of it, for example. And I think it’s important not to deviate too much from my existing philosophy regarding texts and calls, which is to contact

recruits as frequently as I do my current players. So I’ll send a couple of texts during the day, and I’ll call every day or two. I’ve never seen the value in flooding kids with messages, and I won’t start doing that now.

Another thing I’ve tried to keep consistent is the tone of my messages.

If I would ask a kid about his day in a certain way over the phone, I’ll do it the same way through text. I think it’s easy to get too casual through texting and come across like a salesman, and I don’t want to do that.

Though recent NCAA rules changes allow unlimited texting with recruits, Northwestern University Head Men’s Coach Chris Collins says it’s important not to overwhelm them with messages.

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BULLETIN BOARD me that I can’t take everything so seriously,” he says. “I realized that no matter how big college basketball grows, the players are still just kids, so I need to relax sometimes.”

High School News

Job Security It’s no secret that today’s parents want a bigger and bigger say in their children’s high school athletic experience. But what happens when their voices lead to coaches being fired? In Minnesota, state legislators have tackled this issue by introducing a law that makes it illegal to fire a coach entirely because of parent criticism.

A statement reading, “The existence of parent complaints must not be the sole reason for a board to not renew a coaching contract,” was added to an existing piece of legislation and signed into law last May. The original bill, passed a decade ago, provides coaches with certain rights upon their termination, such as a docu-

ment outlining the reasons for their nonrenewal and a chance to appeal their firing in front of the school board.

According to John Erickson, Executive Director of the Minnesota State High School Coaches Association (MSHSCA), the number of non-renewed coaching contracts in the state has risen steadily over the past decade. “We have found that a lot of terminations were driven by parents,” says Erickson. “Their involvement was putting unfair pressure on school boards and athletic directors, and coaches had no way to defend themselves.”

Besides affecting current coaches, Erickson worried the frequent terminations and public attacks would deter future individuals from joining the profession, and he believes the new legislation can help prevent this. “We fear that young men and women who were considering coaching will take one look at the hostile work environment and say, ‘I don’t want any part of this,’” he says. “But coaching needs to remain an attractive position so we can continue to draw from a wealth of talent.”

The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) sent a letter to the House and Senate Education Committee chairs stating its opposition to the bill, arguing it was unnecessary to limit what school boards can and cannot consider when evaluating coaching contracts. Additionally, they feared restricting the influence of parents’ concerns in the process would close school board members off from the wishes of their constituents.

But Erickson sees it differently. “We are not questioning the school boards’ authority in any way,” he says. “We want them to have the same latitude they’ve always had. It just seems that school boards and administrators are under incredible pressure when parents are unhappy, and we are trying to make sure that stress doesn’t influence a decision.

The boards are compelled to investigate any complaints they deem legitimate, but they are not required to follow the demands of parents.”

Erickson adds that the bill was never meant to silence parents. “This isn’t about getting parents out of athletics, because the vast majority are supportive and encouraging,” he says. “But it does give coaches the freedom to do their jobs without worrying about being unfairly attacked and fired.” CM A new law in Minnesota makes it illegal to fire a high school coach solely due to complaints from parents. At left, Rashad Vaughn of Robbinsdale Cooper High School in New Hope, Minn., scores against Hopkins (Minn.) High School.

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car to head to practice, I started to get into my ‘coaching zone,’ where I was more serious and intense.”

Despite the differences in age groups and methods of instruction, Mason found that some of his coaching skills transitioned nicely to the classroom. “As a coach, you have to explain a play to a dozen different guys, all of whom learn a little differently,” he says. “It’s the same with teaching. You’ve got 30 kids, and your job is to figure out how to reach each one of them.

“My coaching background lets me read a player’s body language to figure out the best way to approach him,” Mason continues. “So I was able to see when an elementary school kid was struggling with a concept just by observing the way they were sitting. That gave me the confidence to talk with them about it.”

In December of 2013, Mason completed his student-teaching requirement and finished the final course needed for his master’s degree. What did the teacher learn from his students? “They showed

Q&A In 2013, Pacific Hills High School defeated Cardinal Newman High School in the California Interscholastic Federation boys’ Division IV title game one week after PHS Head Coach Ivan Barahona led the El Salvador national men’s team to a silver medal in the Central American Games.

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Few high school coaches have logged as many miles or reached the heights that Ivan Barahona did in 2013.

Barahona, who moved to the U.S. from El Salvador when he was five, lived out a dream when he coached that country’s national men’s team to a silver medal in the Central American Games last March. During that same time frame, his squad at Pacific Hills High School in West Hollywood, Calif., won the California Interscholastic Federation boys’ Division IV state championship.

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between El Salvador and California, often on red-eye flights. Still, conflicts arose when the Central American Games, held in Costa Rica, and CIF playoff schedules intersected, forcing Barahona to hand the Pacific Hills reins to Assistant Coach Herman Nash for a few key sectional matchups.

Success is nothing new to Barahona. Since taking over at Pacific Hills in 2005, where he is also a science teacher, Barahona has racked up nearly 200 wins, as well as five league championships and four district crowns. He was named CIF Southern Section Coach of the Year in 2008, 2012, and 2013. In this interview, Barahona talks about coaching internationally and how he gets the most out of his high school team despite not having a gym or weightroom at his school.

CM: How did you get the opportunity to become head coach of the El Salvador national team?

Barahona: I had dreamed of coaching that team for a long time. So the past five years, a friend of mine and I have spent two weeks every summer holding camps in El Salvador. It was a way for us to give back to our native country and put ourselves on the radar of the national team organizers.

Eventually we became connected with major supporters of the national team, one of whom became Vice President of the country’s National Basketball Federation. He recommended my friend and I for coaching posts, and we were offered the jobs in January of 2013. My friend was unable to take the position, and I was hesitant to do it without him, but he encouraged me to Coaching Management POSTSEASON 2014 11

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pursue it. Still, I had to talk it over with my administrators and players at Pacific Hills before I could commit.

What were those conversations like?

I got the go-ahead from my school leaders on a Friday and spent the whole weekend thinking about how I was going to tell the team. At Monday’s practice, I explained that I’d been given an opportunity to pursue a lifelong goal of coaching the El Salvador team. At the same time, I said I knew that we had our own goals as a team, so if any of them didn’t want me to take the job, I wouldn’t. Then I told them I wanted them to think about it before answering. The next day, the team told me to go after my dream.

Were you nervous about leaving your Pacific Hills squad during such an important time?

Not really, because I was able to work it out so I could fly back and forth before and during the Central American Games, so I knew I would only miss a few playoff games and half a dozen practices over the three months. Additionally, I have a lot of trust in Coach Nash to run things the way I would,

and I had a senior-laden team, so I knew they weren’t going to slack off either.

Also, even when I wasn’t in the states, I was able to follow and communicate with the team. Our film person sent me scouting reports online, and based on those, I would e-mail Saturday practice plans to Coach Nash and the players. Then I e-mailed my

develop practice plans. Then, I’d fly back to Los Angeles on a red-eye and be at school Monday morning.

What was the biggest mental challenge transitioning between the two teams?

When I returned to Pacific Hills, I had to adjust my communication approach. Before,

“I used to yell, and then apologize later.

Now, I slow down and explain it again.“ team captains to take the team’s temperature and remind them to get some light shooting in on Sunday.

How did you handle time management during this stretch?

It was challenging and tiring at times, but I made it work. For example, when Pacific Hills had a game on Friday, I would leave the gym immediately after the game and head for the airport to catch a flight to El Salvador. With the national team, we had two-a-days over the weekend, so I’d use the time in between practices to watch tape on upcoming Pacific Hills opponents and

I used to issue the team instructions by giving an order. But once I started flying back and forth and missing some time, I thought, “You haven’t been here for three days. You can’t just start demanding things.” So instead, I’d phrase it like “Why don’t we try it this way?” The players appreciated it quite a bit.

Was it tough watching part of the Pacific Hills playoff run from afar?

It was, but one day I got an e-mail from a parent that really helped me. It said, “A teacher’s greatest moment is watching their students succeed.” Even though I couldn’t be on the sidelines for those games, I was so proud of how well they were doing.

What stands out from your experience in El Salvador?

I’ll never forget my first international victory. It was over Nicaragua, and at the time, they were the top-ranked team in Central America. My family flew in to watch the game, and it was really special.

Another moment was the first time I heard the national anthem of El Salvador played, and I realized I didn’t know the words.

I thought to myself, “You’re an idiot. You’re calling yourself the leader of this team, and you don’t even know the national anthem?”

So after the game, I started memorizing the words to the song. After that, being able to sing along enhanced my sense of pride.

How has coaching internationally helped you improve at the high school level?

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For one thing, I’m much calmer. In FIBA basketball, you’re not allowed to argue with the referees or react demonstratively to a call. So I’ve started letting things like that go, and I don’t get emotional when a call goes against us. I also realized I can’t get mad if my players don’t understand something I’m teaching them. I used to yell, and then apologize later. Now, I slow down and explain it again.

Strategically, I’ve learned to communicate better with my team during games. In the past, I would give them basic instructions,

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What’s your coaching philosophy?

At Pacific Hills, my staff and I really try to create a relaxed atmosphere off the court, so the players know we care about them as more than just athletes. The guys come over to my house for barbecues, to watch movies, and just to have fun. But we always stress that as soon as we step into a gym or film room, it’s time to be serious and work hard.

What are the keys to your success?

I want us to be good at everything as opposed to great at one or two things, because if your team is only good at a few things, when you run into a team that can stop those things, you’re in trouble. So I make sure to devote a specific amount of time in each practice to all aspects of the game.

I also keep a log of every practice so I can go back and review everything if I think we need a change. That way, I can see when we’ve spent a lot of time on one thing, like a press defense, and that we’ll need to spend some time working on a different defensive strategy at an upcoming practice.

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We don’t have a gym or a weightroom, so the coaches and players have had to learn to not get frustrated when our routine is disrupted. We have to rent court time at a local rec center, and we know there will be times when it gets double-booked and the other people will get there before us. So the guys always bring indoor shoes and outdoor shoes in case we have to practice on the asphalt.

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I will continue to coach the El Salvador team. I spent a few weeks in the fall running mini-camps, and in June, I’ll be heading to Central America to start preparing for another major tournament.

I’m very happy at Pacific Hills, but I’ve been thinking about coaching my son’s elementary school team next year. He’s in fourth grade right now, and he’s been playing basketball with a group of friends, hoping I’d coach them next year. It would be a great opportunity for me to spend more time with my family, and I’m pretty sure I’d be the only head coach of an international team who also coaches at an elementary school. CM CoachesNetwork.com

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A 7-foot-tall sharpshooter, Frank Kaminsky often patrols the perimeter as a stretch four at the University of Wisconsin, bringing a new dimension to the Badgers’ offense.

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his past season, University of Wisconsin 7-footer Frank Kaminsky broke the program’s single-game scoring record with 43 points against the University of North Dakota. In setting the mark, he shot 16 for 19 from the floor, including a perfect six for six from beyond the three-point line—not typical scoring territory for someone of Kaminsky’s size. But for the Badgers’s tallest player, hoisting shots from the outside is a big part of his game and his basketball identity.

With a lethal combination of post and perimeter skills, the lanky Kaminsky can’t be classified as a traditional small or power forward. Instead, he is what many in the game refer to as a stretch four, a position that can create matchup nightmares on the offensive end of the floor.

In the past, the power forward or “four” was usually a big, bruising player whose main purpose was to defend the basket from drives and grab rebounds on both ends of the floor. Scoring, aside from putbacks or layups, was not usually part of their offensive role—or skill set.

Today’s stretch four is a player who can shoot from the perimeter while still being able to bang on the block and snare rebounds.

On offense, this skill combination can generate a one-on-one advantage on the perimeter against a large, heavy-footed defender, while also pulling that defender—usually a key rebounder—away from the basket. Positioning a stretch four outside the threepoint line also opens up driving lanes in the paint for fleet-footed guards and small forwards and creates more room around the basket for a center to operate.

In this article, we talk with veteran coaches whose teams use the stretch four to varying degrees. They talk about how it benefits their offense, what to look for when developing a player to fill this role, and overcoming the challenges it can create on the defensive end.

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When figuring out how to best fit a multi-skilled power forward into an offensive system, coaches have a lot to consider.

They have the option to highlight the player’s guard or post skills or blend the two in a way that maximizes his or her ability.

Duke University Associate Head Men’s Coach Steve Wojciechowski describes his team’s use of the stretch four position as “the silent factor” in the Blue Devils’s accomplishments over the years. “Our most

make a basket cut,” Armstrong says. “If the defense switches and puts a smaller player on the stretch forward, we’ll run a set play where he gets the ball on the block. When he gets a larger defender, he’ll pop back out to the perimeter to shoot.”

Like Duke, Armstrong caters his offensive system to each four’s particular skill set. “My current stretch forward is also our team’s best passer, so he has a lot of freedom when it comes to driving to the basket,” he says. “I know that when he beats his defender and

The necessary skills aren’t always on display when a young forward enters high school, so Armstrong looks for physical cues when freshmen join his program.

“We rarely see incoming big players with dominant perimeter or post games, so the first thing I look for are soft hands,” he says.

“You can’t teach good hand-eye coordination—it’s generally something kids are born with. If a player has good hands, you can work with him to develop his shooting and perimeter passing skills.

“My current stretch forward is also our team’s best passer, so he has a lot of freedom when it comes to driving to the basket. I know that when he beats his defender and draws the weak-side help, he can use his court vision to find shooters open for a three or pass to our big man near the basket.” | Kyle Armstrong, Temecula Valley (Calif.) High School successful teams have always had outstanding stretch fours,” he says. “I think that stems from Coach Krzyzewski’s unconventional approach to basketball positions. He doesn’t get caught up in the traditional numbering system and never limits what his power forwards are allowed to do.

“We use our stretch forwards like the queen is used in chess—they are permitted to do anything and are not assigned a specific role,” Wojciechowski continues. “We try to take advantage of these players all over the floor.”

In deciding how the team’s fours fit in the greater offensive scheme, Wojciechowski says the Duke coaching staff has learned to design a role based on each individual’s skill set, instead of trying to force a player into a predetermined function. “A quality stretch forward almost defies definition because he can do so many different things offensively,” says Wojciechowski. “For example, when Grant Hill played at Duke, he was technically a power forward. However, because of his excellent ball handling, court vision, and passing skills, he often brought the ball up and served as the team’s primary offensive decision maker.

“We’ve also had stretch forwards like Ryan Kelly who didn’t have the same playmaking abilities as Grant, but who shot the ball extremely well from deep,” he continues. “With Ryan, we took advantage of his accuracy from behind the arc by designing set plays that allowed him to spot up.”

Kyle Armstrong, Head Boys’ Coach at Temecula Valley (Calif.) High School, gets his stretch fours into position to score by keeping them moving, ever ready to take advantage of what the defense gives them. “On ball reversal, he has to either go screen the ball and roll to the strong-side post or pass and

draws the weak-side help, he can use his court vision to find shooters open for a three or pass to our big man near the basket.”

However, unlike Duke, Armstrong isn’t able to recruit specifically for the position.

When he does use a stretch forward, it is often because the player doesn’t fit into another position.

“It’s used differently in high school than at the college level,” he says. “Our stretch fours are often skilled players who aren’t quick enough to play the wing or big enough to hold down the post. Extending our forwards gives us a chance to hide their lack of size or speed while capitalizing on what they do well.”

When Randy Baruth, Head Men’s Coach at Saginaw Valley State University, played collegiately in the late 1990s, he was a sweetshooting power forward at Dakota Wesleyan University. Now that he has his own program, the stretch four has become a big part of his offensive strategy.

“Running an offense with a stretch four is the only way I know how to play,” Baruth says. “I prefer forwards who are small and fast to those who are big and slow. We do have games where we get hurt defensively by opposing bigs on the block, but those players usually can’t keep up with my stretch fours in transition.”

It’s when running the floor that Baruth’s fours are most effective. “During our secondary break, they often trail to hit spot-up three-pointers,” he says. “We also encourage them to screen and roll in transition to further stretch the defense.”

“I also look closely at each athlete’s footwork,” Armstrong continues. “I want to see if they understand the basics of pivoting and can move naturally with the ball on the perimeter without traveling. If they have these two traits, it makes our job of turning them into a stretch four a lot easier.”

When recruiting power forwards like Kaminsky, Wisconsin Head Men’s Coach Bo Ryan doesn’t discount a prospect’s potential to step outside just because he isn’t draining threes in high school. “A lot of times, young bigs don’t shoot from behind the arc because their coaches won’t let them,” he says. “So I look for good shooting form up to 18 feet from the basket. If the player can hit from that range, I know I can get him out to 22 feet in college.”

In the same vein, Creighton University Head Men’s Coach Greg McDermott cautions coaches against ruling out a young, lanky forward based on size alone. After all, four years ago, few would have imagined that McDermott’s son, Doug, a 6-foot-7-inch, 195-pound “tweener” in high school, would transform himself into a 6-foot-8-inch, 225pound power forward as a college senior. A two-time All-American, Doug is a career 46percent shooter from beyond the arc.

“I’ll often find a potential stretch four who has the perimeter skills in high school but whose body isn’t developed to the point where he would make an impact in the paint at the collegiate level,” says Greg McDermott. “Once this type of player gets into your program and your strength and conditioning plan, his body will fill out, and he will have the power forward’s size to go

IN POSITION

Before coaches can integrate the stretch forward into their offensive system, they have to find the right player to fit the role.

MARY KATE MURPHY is an Assistant Editor at Coaching Management. She can be reached at: mkmurphy@MomentumMedia.com.

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along with his perimeter skills. You have to project how he will turn out long-term.”

LEARNING THE POSITION

When a stretch four joins Tina Martin’s women’s program at the University of Delaware, the player’s first day of practice isn’t spent shooting from the perimeter or working on post moves. Instead, Martin’s first step is to teach the athlete how to read defenses.

“The stretch four is usually going to have a mismatch on the offensive end, so she needs to learn when to take her defender inside and when she has the advantage on the wing,” says Martin. “This skill is not typically taught to younger players, and the early learning stages can be frustrating for coaches. You have to keep it pretty basic, so I usually run them through specific offensive sets and show them how to react based on what the defense does.

“You’re not likely to have a player come out of high school as the stretch forward you want them to be,” she continues. “Give them time to learn your system and grow into the position.”

Once stretch forwards get accustomed to reading defenses, Martin works on their

dual skill sets equally at practices. “Every day, we split up our posts and guards for 15 minutes of shooting and skills breakdown,” she says. “The guards get up as many shots as possible and work on one-on-one moves while the forwards and centers work on post moves, high-low passing, and step-off skills to the short corner. The stretch fours alternate between the two groups each day.”

Wisconsin’s stretch forwards spend a significant amount of time during practices developing their passing skills to meet Ryan’s expectations for the position. “When they are in the post, they need to be able to dish when they face a double team,” he says. “And when they are on the perimeter, our fours have to be able to reverse the ball or feed it into a big on the block. I’d say our fours probably work on passing more than any program in the country.”

Developing a young stretch forward in your program also entails building up their confidence and not giving them too much responsibility too soon. “It’s a coach’s job to put them in a position where they can be successful,” says Wojciechowski. “In the early stages of a stretch four’s career, we have to help them along. As they learn, grow, and

stretching history The stretch four has long been a part of the international game, where big men have been playing on the perimeter for years. Stateside, however, the birth of the college stretch forward position dates to 1986—the year the three-point line was added to all men’s NCAA competitions.

Until that time, there was nothing to be gained by having a post player shooting from outside the paint. All baskets earned two points, so if a big was going to put up a shot, coaches preferred they did it close to the basket so they could collect a potential rebound.

“The three-point line really changed the way coaches viewed their big men,” says Bo Ryan, Head Men’s Coach at the University of Wisconsin.

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who was 50 percent from the paint.

It gave us another weapon in our arsenal.”

Besides providing more scoring opportunities for power forwards, the three-point line brought defenders away from the block and out to the arc, leaving the lane open and improving offensive spacing. Eventually, this changed the nature of the game.

Motion sets built around three perimeter and two post players became less popular, replaced by ball-screen and pick-and-pop offenses.

“A lot of teams are now running four players on the perimeter with one post working down low,” says Ben Davis, Head Men’s Coach at Mount Ida College. “They emphasize spreading the floor and stretching the defense.

It brings a different pace to the game, one that both athletes and coaches favor. As a result, I think the days of slow-it-down, pound-it-inside basketball are over.”

get more comfortable on different areas of the court, we give them more freedom to make decisions and take advantage of the mismatches they create.”

THE TRADE-OFFS

For all the benefits that the stretch four can bring to a team, it is not without its challenges. To fully reap the rewards of the position, coaches have to learn how to overcome a few obstacles inherent in the position.

On offense, the stretch four often benefits from a mismatch—either posting up on a smaller player or pulling a big out to the three-point line. However, the tables are turned on defense. Because they are still considered forwards, the stretch four is often given the task of guarding a bigger, stronger power forward.

Coaches prepare their stretch fours for this disadvantage in a variety of ways. Armstrong starts by getting his players accustomed to physical play. “In practice, we always have our stretch forwards defend someone bigger,” he says. “When they spend every day being outsized on the defensive end, they learn how to deal with it and bring that knowledge with them into games.”

He also employs a host of aggressive team tactics to counteract the stretch forward’s defensive mismatch. “Our stretch fours front the post on the block and rely on weak-side help to guard against lob passes,” Armstrong says. “We also have our forwards deny the opposing big everywhere he goes, even if he’s up at the high post to set a screen or reverse the ball. That makes a lot of teams uncomfortable because the big is usually relied upon to relieve pressure on the perimeter in those situations.”

Duke protects its undersized fours down low by ramping up the defensive effort on the perimeter. “Our best post defense is the on-the-ball pressure from our guards,” says Wojciechowski. “We want them to force teams away from the basket and cause turnovers. If the ball can’t even get to the post, our stretch forward doesn’t have to worry about his defensive mismatch.”

Another challenge that comes with using stretch forwards is a decreased rebounding presence, especially on offense, because those players usually are on the perimeter when shots go up. “I think missing out on offensive rebounds and second-chance opportunities is the biggest detriment to using the stretch four,” says Armstrong. “We tell ours to crash the boards whenever possible, but if they can’t get to the basket quickly, they need to get back on defense to stop the other team’s transition.”

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mal rebounding position. “From the perimeter, a stretch four can watch the ball approach the hoop and figure out where it’s going to go if it hits the rim,” he says. “And being another step or two away from the basket gives him the space to make a countermove on the guy who is trying to block him out.”

forwards. And check in with him frequently to see if there is too much on his plate.”

FUTURE FOURS

Coaches can also get in their own way by not giving players the opportunity to broaden the skills needed to be a stretch four. “If a 6-

Martin has seen the stretch four’s popularity trickle down to skill development at the youth level. “Over the past five years, there have been fewer forwards and centers playing strictly with their backs to the basket,” she says. “More 6-foot-4-inch and 6foot-5-inch young women are working on

“From the perimeter, a stretch four can watch the ball approach the hoop and figure out where it’s going to go if it hits the rim. And being another step or two away from the basket gives him the space to make a countermove on the guy who is trying to block him out.” | Bo Ryan, University of Wisconsin And the very versatility that makes a stretch four such a potent offensive weapon can also work against you if you’re not careful. With so many different responsibilities on both the offensive and defensive ends of the court, a stretch forward can become overwhelmed.

“It’s very easy to give that player too much to think about, so you have to help them out,” says Baruth. “Plan your practices so the stretch four doesn’t have to constantly bounce back and forth between working with guards and

foot-3-inch freshman says to you, ‘Coach, I’d like to work on my outside shooting and ball handling,’ let her give it a shot,” says Martin, who had a first-hand look at the versatility of 6-foot-5-inch Elena Delle Donne as she played every position for the Blue Hens en route to becoming the second overall pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft. “By the time she’s a senior, you could have a great player on your hands.

Coaches shouldn’t stand in the way of a player’s development.”

facing up, shooting the three, and ball handling, because they realize it makes them better overall.

“I think young post players see athletes like Elena who can play anywhere on the court, and they realize they don’t have to be stuck on the block all the time,” continues Martin. “They’ve started spending more time on the perimeter and developing a whole new skill set, which helps bring more stretch forwards to the game.” CM

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How do you ensure that social media mishaps don’t happen on your team?

This author suggests putting proactive polices in place. By Steve Trifone

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On the one hand, social media is an amazing tool that has made a coach’s job easier. A coach can check the league Twitter feed while watching the team warm up. He or she can relay information to the media while on the team bus. And a coach can quickly contact the athletic trainer if there’s an injury.

On the other hand, this new way of communicating has handed coaches complicated issues to deal with, many of which have no existing guidelines. Is it okay for coaches and athletes to text each other? What should a coach do if someone anonymously forwards him or her a negative photo of an athlete?

The explosion of social media is not new, but its increasing presence in society means we need to think more deeply about its use and misuse. For many years, school districts Coaching Management POSTSEASON 2014 21

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tried to ban cell phones and student use of social media while at school. That has become unrealistic. Instead, the trend is to develop policies and procedures on social media behavior, along with educating students about using it properly.

In athletics, we need to do the same.

While following their schools’ rules, coaches should consider outlining additional specific policies on social media for their athletes.

parents want to be in the know and the need for up-to-date information is important to them. Posting on Twitter is fast and easy and can be fun to do.

EDUCATING OTHERS

Along with all the wonderful things social media can do, it’s no secret that it can be destructive. From trash-talking opponents to the posting of inappropriate mate-

sonal Facebook accounts and how “secure” they truly are. Students will seek out Facebook accounts and often find a way to view personal accounts that you think are protected. High school coaches should never use their formal name (which is easy to find) for their Facebook account and should be very careful what they post, even if they are using enhanced privacy settings. It can work well to have one Facebook account for your

During our class, we discussed a coach who had the cell number of a student-athlete in his phone. The coach accidentally sent a text, which was meant for his girlfriend, to the student. Needless to say, the text spread rapidly, and the situation became very embarrassing for the coach.

They also need to educate everyone involved about the capabilities and hazards of these communication tools.

EMBRACING CHANGE

If you do not text, are not on Facebook, or have never checked out Twitter, you need to revamp your communications toolbox. Social media has become such a huge part of American society that you risk being perceived as out of touch among student-athletes if you don’t embrace it.

You will also be missing out on tools that can help you do your job. For example, texting can streamline communications because it is so quick and easy to do. Our busy lives do not always allow for phone conversations, so a quick text has become a helpful resource.

Using Facebook to reach out to constituents is also a time-saver. You do not need to use Facebook in your personal life to set up Facebook groups that keep you easily connected to others in your coaching life. This could include a Facebook page for parents of student-athletes or another for alumni athletes.

Many coaches set up Facebook pages for their teams as a way to quickly and easily communicate important information. Items such as practice schedules, team outings, upcoming events, and parent information make these sites a worthwhile tool. A page can be set up to include parents and athletes by invitation only, thereby restricting access by others. One rule to follow at the high school level is that whenever you allow access by athletes, you need to give their parents access, too.

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rials that violate codes of conduct, online communication can lead to problems, both minor and major.

I recently presented a class to my coaching staff here at Cheshire (Conn.) High School on social media mishaps. It was well attended, and the topic stimulated great dialogue among the attendees. Here are some of the things we discussed: Privacy: I explained to our coaches that the most important thing for everyone to understand is that nothing on the Internet is private. Once you send or post something, you have relinquished control over it. That picture you only wanted friends to see can easily be forwarded to others, either intentionally or inadvertently, by anyone who received it. Pictures and messages can be easily saved or copied, and the privacy controls used by social media sites are not foolproof.

Plus, a defense based on, “I never thought anyone else would see it,” isn’t likely to carry much weight.

Proper use: We talked a lot about how to use social media responsibly, and why it’s a bad idea to communicate with students through these tools unless it’s a formal team Facebook page that includes parents. If a coach friends an athlete on Facebook, then the athlete’s posts can appear on the coach’s page. If the coach needs to discipline that same player, it’s easy to imagine the athlete posting something negative on his or her page about the coach. This post can then appear on the coach’s page, creating tension.

Another problem is if a coach went to a player’s Facebook page and saw inappropriate photos of the player or teammates. Ideally, athletes never do anything wrong, but in reality they do, and post things they shouldn’t. You probably don’t want to become a Facebook police officer.

We also discussed the use of our per-

personal life and one that is more public to use with school groups.

Properly using social media also means not posting anything negative about the athletic program. This includes refraining from talking about opponents, officials, or student-athletes. Coaching is such a highprofile job, it’s easy for even a casual comment to blow up into a social media crisis.

Know your audience: All too often people will send a message without fully thinking about the content. Even worse, sometimes we are careless about who will receive the message. Before hitting send, make sure you know who your words are going to. The “Reply All” button can cause huge difficulties when unintended recipients are included.

Keep it simple: Less is more when replying to messages from parents. Quick answers are a better response than a journal of your deepest thoughts. If you find yourself having a lengthy conversation via e-mail or text, cut it off. A face-to-face meeting is more effective at that point.

Understand the consequences: During our class, we discussed a coach who had the cell number of a student-athlete in his phone.

The coach accidentally sent a text, which was meant for his girlfriend, to the athlete. Needless to say, the text spread rapidly, and the situation became very embarrassing for the coach. The coach was suspended pending further investigation.

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After getting up to speed on social media best practices for themselves, coaches should educate athletes on the topic. Along with a discussion on privacy, similar to what is in STEVE TRIFONE is Director of Athletics and Department Leader in Applied Technology at Cheshire (Conn.) High School. He can be reached at: strifone@cheshire.k12.ct.us.

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the above text, here are some areas I discuss with our student-athletes: Blogs and electronic chat rooms: Today’s student-athletes need to be educated on the potential pitfalls of using these sites. Many times, athletes will post comments hoping to stimulate conversation with another school.

Most, if not all, comments posted on blogs and chats are based on emotion, not a thoughtful expression of ideas. People can hide behind fictitious names, and there are usually no boundaries. Student-athletes can be quickly lured into replying to comments on such sites. My advice to athletes is to stay away from the temptation by simply not reading them.

Texting: The main message here is to think before you send. A hasty negative message by one athlete can cause dissention among teammates. In addition, studentathletes need to be reminded that once sent, text messages cannot be taken back.

Some students also need instruction on when it is not appropriate to text. Last spring, my freshmen baseball coach caught a player texting a friend in the dugout during a contest. Needless to say, that athlete spent the

remainder of the game on the bench without his cell phone.

Online photos: Most high school students have a Facebook or Instagram account. I ask all of my athletes to look at their photos on these accounts. I then ask them if they would show those same photos to their grandparents. If they answer, “No,” it is time to remove the picture. While I do get some laughter from the audience, there are also some rumblings from those who realize a few of their photos are not grandma-appropriate.

When athletes counter that their Facebook page is private and they only “friend” people they know, I remind them that in reality, nothing on the Internet is completely private. Once one other person has access, there is no way for you to control who can and cannot view it.

In discussing photos, we also talk about how camera phones are prevalent. Students take pictures wherever they are, and it’s easy to unknowingly be in a photo posted on someone’s Facebook page or website. If you are doing anything that might be seen as negative, it can very easily end up in a photo for the world to see. These can be found by a

do’s & don’ts A couple of years ago, the University of Michigan implemented a social media policy that requires its student-athletes to inform the athletic department of all their accounts and follow some specific guidelines. Below are those guidelines.

dO set your security settings so that

only your friends can see your account.

dON’T accept friends or follow

requests if you are not sure who they are coming from.

dO understand that who you have

listed as followers or friends is a reflection on you.

dON’T put anything on social media that you would not want your family, your future employers, those reading the front page of the newspaper, or the whole world to see.

dON’T post when you are emotional, like right after a game. You are most likely to say something you will regret.

dO be familiar with the department’s

social media policy and the consequences for violating it.

dON’T post anything about a recruit, even if it is someone you know, as this will result in an NCAA rules violation.

dO ask questions if you are not sure what you are doing is okay.

RULES & GUIDELINES

dON’T post anything that could be

More and more school districts are putting social media policies in place, which is a great way to set expectations for students and staff. Whether or not your school has done this, you should consider coming up with some policies that apply specifically to your team.

One rule we adhere to is that coaches and student-athletes may not friend each other on Facebook. Under no circumstances should a coach provide a student-athlete access to their social media accounts. And a coach should also never have access to a student’s Facebook account. The one exception is for team pages.

retweet—will this positively reinforce my brand?

construed as an endorsement or promotion of a business, product, or service, even if the business is owned by a relative or friend.

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college coach or employer or used as evidence of illegal activity. We stress two things: do not attend events that could endanger your reputation, and do not jump into every picture being taken without thinking about what it shows.

Twitter: Similar rules apply for Twitter accounts. We explain to student-athletes that the world does not need to know about every minute of their life. Overuse of a media tool will most likely lead to something you did not want people to know. In addition, when faced with the 140-character limit, it can be difficult to convey exactly the meaning you intend, and tweets are often misinterpreted because of this.

Bullying: Kids are accustomed to posting comments about others without a lot of thought. Student-athletes should understand that negative comments towards others can be hurtful, and even seen as cyber-bullying, which is not tolerated in most schools. The ramifications of bullying can be destructive for the victim and for the one doing the bullying. Remind students that once a comment is in writing, it becomes proof the statement was made, and the digital footprint will always be in existence.

It can be helpful to also talk about social media to parents during the preseason parents’ meeting. The main point to get across to parents is to stop and think before they express opinions about their children’s sports teams. Being the parent of a student-athlete can stir strong emotions, and when something doesn’t go right, it’s easy to vent on Facebook. Ask them to refrain from doing so.

You can also require parents to abide by a “24-hour rule” when communicating with you. If a parent has an issue, ask them not to send a message to you within the first 24 hours. The tone of an e-mail or text written one hour after a game is going to be quite different from one addressing the same issue 24 hours later. Ask them to take a day to process their thoughts.

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Another policy we’ve implemented is to restrict use of cell phones in locker rooms.

All school districts disallow security cameras in locker rooms since their presence would be an invasion of privacy. Yet when a team enters the locker room, the athletes are most likely carrying cell phones with a built-in

ting players about basic information will get the word out quicker than a phone tree.

While this may be true, I do not like the practice of coaches having personal cell phone numbers of athletes—or athletes having the coach’s cell number. It can easily lead to conversations that should never happen.

student-athletes are using right now. Some of the latest social media platforms are already old news (remember MySpace?) and the Facebook explosion may be replaced by something else before we know it. We also need to be ready to navigate any hazards the next craze may bring.

You can also require parents to abide by a “24-hour rule” ... The tone of an e-mail or text written one hour after a game is going to be quite different from one addressing the same issue 24 hours later. camera. A quick shot of someone undressing could become problematic. A copy of that photo sent to a Facebook or Twitter account can suddenly put indecent pictures of your players all over the Internet.

Our policy states that all cell phones need to be turned off in a locker room. Calls to home must be made in the parking lot or hallway. Anyone found using a cell phone in a locker room faces disciplinary action.

While we don’t have a formal policy on texting between coaches and athletes, I discourage the practice. Some coaches feel tex-

ONE STEP AHEAD

Because of the reach and immediacy of social media, making sure we communicate properly is more important than ever. We can’t forget about the importance of face-toface conversation, while at the same time keeping up on how our students are communicating through electronic devices.

Know what’s out there now and be ready for what will come next. CM

The social media craze is here to stay, and one thing we can be sure of is that it will continue to change. Coaches need to be in tune with all of the communication tools

A version of this article was previously published in our sister magazine, Athletic Management. For more articles, visit: www.AthleticManagement.com.

Any message to an athlete should take the conventional avenue: phone call at home or personal conversation. As an alternative way to get information such as schedule changes out quickly to the team, the coach can speak with the team captain, who then disseminates it via text.

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James Michael McAdoo and his Tar Heels teammates benefit from individualized diet plans and social media reminders on nutrition.

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The University of North Carolina is using a “full-court press” in nutrition to help its men’s basketball players rise above the competition. By Mary Ellen Bingham

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From the moment his alarm clock sounds, a typical day in the life of a University of North Carolina men’s player is jam-packed with activities. After a morning of classes and possibly a session with a tutor, the afternoon may bring a team meeting, treatment for a sore ankle in the athletic training room, and a strength workout, followed by an intense practice that runs until early evening, two hours of study hall, and, hopefully, an early bedtime so he has the energy to do it all over again the next day.

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they’re in college, after all—it’s easy to see how one of the vital components of a basketball player’s success can easily fall by the wayside: proper nutrition. For players to maintain healthy eating habits during their busy seasons, top-notch nutrition education and support is essential.

With concerns like these in mind, we developed a “full-court press” here at UNC to educate all of our student-athletes on nutrition. Our program covers a range of topics—from game-day meal plans to grocery shopping—and we utilize everything from team meetings to social media to get our messages across.

Similar to the full-court press on defense, we have found that collaboration and com-

munication among all members of our Performance Team—which includes athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, a sport psychologist, and sport nutritionists— is the most effective way to enhance the athletes’ experience. This ensures everyone is on the same page and dedicated to providing consistent messaging and reinforcement around nutrition strategies.

It’s a concerted effort to promote a culture of healthy eating within the UNC men’s team. Jonas Sahratian, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Men’s Basketball, incorporates tips about healthy eating and hydration into his daily conversations with players, and Doug Halverson, Head Athletic Trainer for Men’s Basketball, also regularly

Case Study A 6-foot-8-inch freshman men’s basketball player arrived at campus weighing 195 pounds and was cleared to gain an additional 15 to 20 pounds. However, after several months he had achieved only minimal weight gain. Eventually he admitted to skipping meals because he was having trouble fitting them into his schedule, which is packed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

A typical entry in the player’s food record read as follows: 7:30 16 ounces of orange juice 11:00 1 protein bar, 1 apple

1:00 2 crispy chicken sandwiches

20 ounces of lemonade 3:00 2 nutrition shakes 9:00 12-inch sub with grilled

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The record reveals an inadequate intake of total calories, protein, fat, and carbohydrates, and his food choices are low in nutrient density, with few fruits and vegetables. In addition, he isn’t spacing his meals properly. For this player to meet his weight-gain goals in a healthy way that allows him to optimize his body’s ability to train and recover, his

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diet should focus on quality sources of protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats, and his meals should be spread consistently across the whole day.

Here’s a sample meal plan for this player, not including the water he should be drinking throughout the day:

a.m.

7:15 Omelet (4 eggs with ham,

spinach, mushrooms, avocado,

shredded cheese)

1½ cups sweet potato home fries

16 ounces low-fat milk

1 medium-sized apple 11:00 3 ounces mixed nuts

8 ounces tart cherry juice

p.m.

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breasts, 2 cups sautéed broccoli,

2 cups brown rice, 8 ounces Greek

yogurt, 2 cups mixed fresh berries 2:15 (Weight Room) Sports drink,

Recovery shake 3:30 (Practice) Sports drink 6:15 Two 5-ounce sirloin steaks, 2 cups

mashed potatoes, 2 cups mixed

vegetables sautéed with extra

virgin olive oil, 16 ounces low-fat

chocolate milk 9:15 High-calorie nutrition shake (Greek

yogurt, banana, protein powder,

peanut or almond butter, milk)

Fish oil supplement (optional)

touches base with each player regarding their hydration and fueling strategies. Team Physician Tom Brickner, may prescribe micronutrient testing and provide supplementation, along with referring them to me for nutritional counseling, as needed. With this type of collaborative culture, players get the message!

GAME PLAN

Our first step in developing fueling strategies is to understand our athletes’ unique requirements. Since there is no “one-sizefits-all” plan, to be effective they must be tailored to each player.

When creating individual nutrition plans, I meet with the player to assess his nutritional needs. I may have him complete food records or recall a typical day of eating and together we then set personal health and performance goals and design simple and realistic strategies to optimize his performance. For example, a player who never touched a vegetable until he arrived on campus isn’t likely to immediately start eating every vegetable in sight, so we design his plan to slowly expand his palate.

Along with developing fueling strategies, we focus on three areas: recovery nutrition, supplementation, and hydration. We use the following approaches in these areas: Recovery Nutrition: We tell players to “Honor your recovery window” after vigorous physical activity, which creates muscle breakdown. We teach our players to rebuild their muscle strength through solid recovery nutrition practices. These include getting the right amount of fluids, electrolytes, carbs, and protein within 30 minutes of finishing a workout, practice, or game. Drinks such as low-fat chocolate milk and recovery smoothies are a good way to refuel. Proper recovery nutrition can help athletes stay healthy and strong throughout the season.

Supplementation: Because of the catabolic effects of playing basketball over a long season, supplementation is crucial, not only for muscle restoration and recovery, but also to aid in the preservation of lean body mass.

We provide multivitamins to each player and micronutrient supplementation when needed. Though not provided by the school, athletes can also opt to take protein powMary Ellen Bingham is the Head Sports Nutritionist at the University of North Carolina, where she works closely with many of the varsity sports teams, including men’s basketball. She can be reached at: BinghamM@email.unc.edu.

The author would like to thank Jonas Sahratian, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Men’s Basketball, and Doug Halverson, Head Athletic Trainer for Men’s Basketball, for their contributions to this article.

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However, it’s important to note that before a student-athlete at UNC takes any type of nutrition supplement, they need to

Because basketball players vary greatly in size, shape, and body composition, they often require very distinct nutrition plans.

For example, some players have an ectomorph somatotype, meaning they aren’t

this, we provide structure to their eating schedule and offer small reminders throughout the day.

First of all, we urge players to settle on a game-day nutrition strategy early in the sea-

Once the players have been taught how to optimally fuel their bodies, the real challenge is getting them to consistently stick to their nutrition plans, which is especially difficult due to their hectic schedules. To aid in this, we provide structure to their eating schedule and offer small reminders throughout the day. have it approved by the sports medicine department. The staff carefully reviews the supplement to assess its efficacy, safety, and legality for college athletes.

Hydration: To ensure adequate hydration, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends a minimum of 125 ounces of water daily for male athletes, in addition to what’s needed to replace fluid lost during physical activity (16 to 24 ounces per pound of weight lost). Our men’s basketball players are given a one-liter water bottle to carry with them throughout the day to help them consume their recommended amount of fluid.

predisposed to storing fat or building muscle and have long, thin muscles and limbs.

They have to work harder to put on and retain lean muscle mass. Other players face the opposite challenge and have to be very diligent about keeping their body-fat percentage down.

MAKING IT HAPPEN

Once the players have been taught how to optimally fuel their bodies, the real challenge is getting them to consistently stick to their nutrition plans, which is especially difficult due to their hectic schedules. To aid in

son and stick with it until the season is over.

There should be no “NEW”-trition on game day, as we like to tell them. The stakes are too high, and any failed experiments could adversely affect their performance. Sticking to a schedule also helps players develop a routine, making it easier for them to incorporate healthy habits into their daily lives.

In an effort to maintain energy levels and achieve body composition goals, players should aim to eat every few hours, spreading meals and snacks consistently over the course of the day. However, to adhere to a schedule like this they have to be disciplined and will-

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ing to plan ahead. It can seem like a daunting prospect, and this is where the full-court press is so effective. Members of the Performance Team let the players know that they’re not going it alone by constantly reinforcing and encouraging their commitment.

For example, our Staff Sports Nutritionist, Rachel Stratton, and I utilize Twitter to share helpful tips on nutrition and hydration with our players. Our UNC Sports Nutrition handle—@WeFuelTheHeels—tweets easy recipes and articles of interest. We also encourage the players to tweet us pictures of their healthy and balanced meals.

In addition, we stress the importance of eating breakfast and getting a jumpstart on the day. But we also understand that it can be hard for our players to pull themselves out of bed following a tough practice or big game the night before. If a player is struggling with this and needs additional motivation, he can hold himself accountable by texting pictures of his breakfast to Coach Sahratian.

To make sure our players eat at appropriate times, we remind them to always carry snacks with them. We provide suggestions for healthy, portable, and calorie-dense options,

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such as nuts, trail mix, apples with peanut butter, and nutrition bars. Nutritious shakes are also available to players as a post-workout recovery snack after strength and conditioning sessions. Players who need to gain weight are steered toward higher-calorie shakes, while those looking to lose weight are encouraged to take in lower-calorie choices.

When the squad eats together as a team, we make sure there are plenty of healthy options. A typical team breakfast will include omelets with a variety of fillings, oatmeal with toppings, grits and assorted cold cereals, fresh fruit, breakfast potatoes, Canadian bacon, and French toast. The menu for lunch or dinner is usually two or three lean protein options, cooked vegetables, tossed salad, and fresh fruit, as well as pasta, bread, potatoes, or rice.

Players are taught to build a balanced plate, which includes a variety of fruit and vegetables, a lean protein source, and a starch.

For all the effort behind the full-court press, we’re careful not to sour the players on healthy eating by making the process too rigid. Typically, though, our players are encouraged to make healthy choices 80 to 90 percent of the time, depending on the peri-

odization of the team’s training schedule and their progress toward their goals. We don’t want to rob them completely of their favorite foods!

With the full-court press approach, we’ve changed the way our players look at nutriFor an example of a resource UNC gives its basketball players to help them follow their nutrition plans, please look for “Tip Sheet” in the blog section of our sister website at: www.Training-Conditioning.com/blogs.

tion. Our fueling strategies give them specific information about what and when they should eat, and our focus on areas such as recovery nutrition, supplementation, and hydration makes sure nothing falls through the cracks. Even with their busy schedules, we’ve shown the players that it’s still possible to reap the rewards of a balanced fueling strategy. CM A version of this article appeared in our sister magazine, Training & Conditioning. To access more T&C articles visit: www.Training-Conditioning.com.

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Slow reactions are marked when the strap separates at the Velcro® connection. TurfCordz resistance products provide a versatile, safer, and more comfortable workout.

NZ Manufacturing • 800-886-6621 www.turfcordz.com

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Reduce Groin Injuries

The High Stepper develops explosive power in the hip flexors and legs. The stepper uses a running motion, which substantially increases athletes’ speed, quickness, and durability. Coaches notice fewer groin injuries with their athletes after training on the High Stepper. The High Stepper can improve 40-yard dash times, decrease groin injuries, and train the legs to explode higher and more powerfully.

Powernetics • 800-829-2928 www.powernetics.com

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Motivational Tool

The Polar Team App is a cost-effective way to start integrating heart rate training into your coaching.

The Polar Team App works with Polar H7 Bluetooth® Smart heart rate sensors, enabling you to see your players’ heart rates in real time during activity. It serves as a powerful motivation tool for both the team and individual players. For more information, call 800-277-1314 ext. 3012, or email david.difabio@polar.com.

Polar Electro, Inc. • 800-277-1314 www.polar.com

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513. . .Active Ankle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

523. . .Airborne Athletics (Dr. Dish). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

521. . .Airborne Athletics (iC3 Shot Trainer). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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505. . .Cramer (ESS Ankle Compression Sleeve). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

525. . .DC Sports (personalized basketballs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

526. . .DC Sports (String Sack Pack). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

509. . .Future Pro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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501. . .Polar Electro (Polar Team 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

502. . .Polar Electro (Polar Team App). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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519. . .SMi Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

506. . .Spalding (Arena® Portable Backstops). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

508. . .Spalding (Slam-Dunk® Precision 180 Goal). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

511. . .TurfCordz®/NZ Manufacturing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

517. . .Wilson (Custom Basketballs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

527. . .Wilson (ProFusion™). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Team Equipment Show Your Team Colors

Opponents will always know it’s your house with Wilson Custom Basketballs.

Show your team colors with a full-color, durable, non-slip logo on your game ball. Customize the Wilson NCAA Game Ball, Wave Game Ball, Evolution Game Ball, or Wilson autograph balls with your logo or mark. The minimum order needed for a custom order is as low as 12 balls, and lead-times are usually just a few weeks. Contact Wilson Customer Service for more information.

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. • 800-245-5454 www.wilson.com

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“Buy 15 uniforms, get $500 of any Wilson product FREE.” Purchase a set of Wilson’s revolutionary ProFusion™ custom basketball uniforms and receive free Wilson product for your program or personal use. You can select from 30 different uniform styles, 27 colors, and five great fabrics. The ProFusion™ sublimation process offers crisp, bold colors that will never crack, peal, or come unstitched, while providing players with the lightweight comfort that today’s game demands.

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Every roll of Cramer 100-percent cotton porous tape is like the next, which means you can count on it to unwind consistently, conform better, and adhere longer. Cramer 950, constructed with a latex-free adhesive, is perfect for athletic trainers or athletic programs looking for a high-quality, economically priced porous tape alternative. Cramer Products has been an industry leader in sports medicine and athletic training room supplies for more than 85 years.

Cramer Products, Inc. • 800-345-2231 www.cramersportsmed.com

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Engineered Performance

The patented Cho-Pat Dual Action Knee Strap provides full-mobility with an extra dimension of relief from painful and weak knees. The exclusive range of sizes ensures a better fit and maximum performance.

Its above-the-knee support reduces the force of quad muscles on the knee and lessens potential for misalignment. Meanwhile, below-theknee support improves tracking and reduces displacement.

Dynamic Pain Diffusion™ absorbs and disperses the pain causing forces to relieve stress and reduce inflammation. ®

Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products, Ltd. • 800-810-1740 www.medi-dyne.com Circle No. 503

Unrestricted Movement The ESS Ankle Compression Sleeve’s patented articulated ankle joint allows for unrestricted movement while providing mild compression and support to the joint.

Compression provides a performanceenhancement benefit as well as mild muscular support. The unique knitted design allows for lightweight fit and exceptional stretch and comfort.

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DC Sports • 518-665-0370 www.dc-sports.com

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Extra Relief

Cramer Products, Inc. • 800-345-2231 www.cramersportsmed.com

DC Sports is pleased to offer personalized basketballs that are custom-printed with your logo or design and in your colors.

These are high-quality, indoor/outdoor rubber basketballs that are great for camp giveaways and fundraisers. Kids love them, and with these, they will have no excuse but to go out in the driveway and practice. Fifteen different colors of stock basketballs are also available.

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Wilson Sporting Goods Co. • 800-443-0011 www.wilson.com

Great for Giveaways and Fundraisers

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The AS1 Pro features a newly engineered performance fit that implements a more ergonomic cut for improved support and control. The speed-lacing system uses coated round laces that thread more easily through the wide open lace eyelets and allows for quicker application and removal.

The vertical strapping system helps secure ankle and reduce the risk of injury. This brace is designed for the right or left foot.

Active Ankle Systems • 800-800-2896 www.activeankle.com

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Convenient and Customizable

The DC Sports String Sack Pack is a high-quality, 14” x 18”, water-resistant, heavy nylon bag. There are six color options for these two-tone bags, with white piping and a black bottom. The bags have strong, non-break strings with reinforced ties and a zippered inside pocket for valuables. Custom screen printing is available, with no set-up or art charges. The available colors are black, navy, royal, red, maroon, and dark green.

DC Sports • 518-665-0370 www.dc-sports.com

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More Products Convenient & Affordable

Flexible Schedules

The 12-month, 36-credit Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion at California University of Pennsylvania is 100-percent Web-based. The flexibility of the online program allows professionals or military personnel, who would be precluded from attending graduate school in the traditional sense, to complete the M.S. program while still maintaining their fulltime positions. For more information and a list of degree programs, contact Cal-U.

Purchase affordable insurance conveniently online for your sports teams, leagues, tournaments, events, camps and clinics at www.sportsinsurance-kk.com. The Web site is simple to use and provides an option to buy coverage immediately when you are using a credit card.

Sexual abuse and molestation coverage is now available when purchasing liability coverage. Celebrating 60 years of insuring the world’s fun, K&K Insurance is a trusted provider of coverage for the sports and recreation industry.

California University of Pennsylvania • 866-595-6348 www.calu.edu/go Circle No. 514

K&K Insurance • 800-426-2889 www.sportsinsurance-kk.com

Awards and Promotions

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SMi Awards is the official awards supplier of the NFHS, with a full line of custom logo watches, plaques, rings, gift sets, and more. These items are perfect for senior/letterwinner awards, championship teams, and staff gifts--plus more than 300,000 promotional products are available. The company offers significant pricing incentives for annual purchases and will work with you on an unparalleled personal level to provide service you expect and deserve. If you’re looking for a reliable awards supplier with quality products, outstanding prices, and 26 years of experience, contact SMi Awards.

Designed for Working Adults

SMi Awards • 800-326-8463 www.smiawards.com

American Public University • 877-777-9081 StudyatAPU.com/sports Circle No. 516

American Public University offers more than 180 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs designed for sports and health science professionals, coaches, athletic directors, and working adults like you--completely online. American Public University has been nationally recognized by the Sloan Consortium for effective practice in online education. Classes start monthly with eight- and 16-week courses.

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