THE OFFICIAL NEWS MAGAZINE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BASKETBALL COACHES
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Q&A with
Dan Gavitt Vice President of Men’s Basketball Championships NCAA
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NABC EXECUTIVE STAFF Jim Haney Executive Director Reggie Minton Deputy Executive Director Ernie Kent Associate Executive Director Carol Haney Senior Director of Internal Affairs Troy Hilton Senior Director of Corporate Relations and Association Affairs Stephanie Whitcher Chief Financial Officer Rick Leddy Senior Director of Communications Rose Tate Director of Membership Ebony Donohue Associate Director of Membership Mark Heatherman Senior Director of Special Events Janelle Guidry Director of Convention Wade Hageman Assistant Director of Corporate Relations Jenna Wright Director of Convention Housing
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2 013 -14 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S President: Phil Martelli Saint Joseph’s University First Vice President: Page Moir Roanoke College Second Vice President: Ron Hunter Georgia State University Third Vice President: Jeff Jones Old Dominion University Fourth Vice President: Paul Hewitt George Mason University 2012-13 Past President: Larry Gipson Northeastern State University 2011-12 Past President: Ernie Kent Bo Ryan, University of Wisconsin Bill Self, University of Kansas Charlie Brock, Springfield College Lorenzo Romar, University of Washington Mike Brey, University of Notre Dame Gary Stewart, Stevenson University Trent Johnson, Texas Christian University Lennie Acuff, University of Alabama in Huntsville Mark Gottfried, North Carolina State University Cy Alexander, North Carolina A&T Jamie Dixon, University of Pittsburgh Johnny Dawkins, Stanford University Rick Cooper, West Texas A&M John Calipari, University of Kentucky John Thompson III, Georgetown University Jim Boeheim, Syracuse University Bob Burchard, Columbia College Dave Archer, National High School Basketball Coaches Association
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EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Executive Director: Jim Haney Deputy Executive Director: Reggie Minton CPA: Brian Welch, Welch & Associates, LLC General Counsel: Dennis Coleman, Ropes & Gray, LLP Board Secretary: Rick Leddy Sponsorship: Rick Jones, Fishbait Marketing NCAA Board Consultants: David Berst, Vice President, Division I Dan Gavitt, Vice President, Men’s Basketball N A B C I TI M E-OUT
Departments From the Editor ........................................................................ 4
What Does the NABC Do For Me? Rick Leddy
From the Executive Director .................................................. 6
Weighing In On Student-Athlete Transfers Jim Haney
NABC Chaplain’s Corner ....................................................... 9
Training Wheels Pastor Brett Fuller and Pastor Donnell Jones
National High School Basketball Coaches Association ... 19
Updating Activities and Events of the NHSBCA Dave Archer
National Center for Fathering ............................................ 20
Coaching for the Big Picture Carey Casey
The Great Marriage Experience ......................................... 21
Thoughts From Guard Your Heart Men’s Edition Dr. Gary & Barb Rosberg
Features 2013-2014 Board of Directors .............................................. 8 Q&A with Dan Gavitt, Vice President of Men’s Basketball Championships, NCAA ................... 10 NABC Foundation Benevolent Fund Helping Members In Need .............................................. 13 New NCAA Division I Initial-Eligibility Standards ............................................. 17 Woelffer Post and Seal Drill ............................................. 22 Drew Diener
Cover: NCAA Vice President for Men’s Basketball Dan Gavitt (photo courtesy of Big East Conference) Photo Credits: Page 10 (photo courtesy of Big East Conference); Page 12 (photo courtesy of NCAA); Page 14 (photos courtesy of Syracuse University and Saint Joseph’s University); page 15 (photos courtesy of Florida Atlantic University and Stockton Photo/The MAAC ); Page 22 (photo courtesy of Cardinal Stritch University).
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From the Editor, Rick Leddy
What Does the NABC Do For Me?
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very so often, members of our NABC board of directors, congressmen and NABC staff members are asked, in a variety of ways, one basic question – “What does the NABC do for me?” With the assistance of our entire staff, this seemed to be a good opportunity to offer more detailed information on how the NABC is a leader preserving, protecting and growing men’s college basketball and the coaching profession. Although the latest initiative of the NABC and NABC Foundation was launched a few short months ago, some have already labeled it the best thing that has ever been done for coaches. In this issue of Time-Out, we have provided an overview of the NABC Foundation Benevolent Fund, which began accepting applications for assistance in June. The Benevolent Fund is an opportunity to aid our brethren in need, whether it be due to job loss; a serious illness or death of a family member; some form of disaster which we see happening so more often these days; or other extreme circumstances. Please take a few minutes to read all about the benefits of this program about coaches helping coaches. College Basketball Experience (CBE) After more than 100 years of magnificent history, the CBE is the place to celebrate the game of men’s collegiate basketball. A world-class experiential entertainment facility connected to Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo., is two floors and 41,500 square feet of basketball exuberance. The CBE allows fans of all ages to experience the game of college basketball with a variety activities in an atmosphere filled with the energetic sights and sounds of college basketball. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame With the induction of its first class in 2006, the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame was opened and is housed at the College Basketball Experience. The hall of fame was created to recognize and honor the many individuals who have made men’s college basketball great, knowing that the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has a more global responsibility. Each year, the NCBHoF honors a new class of the most outstanding players, coaches and contributors in men’s college basketball at an induction ceremony on the Sunday before Thanksgiving in Kansas City. All-Star Games The NABC has created and funded senior all-star games in NCAA Divisions I, II and III, bringing deserving seniors from programs around the country to play in a game during the national championship tournament. Reese’s is the sponsor of the all-star game for the NCAA divisions. For the first time this year, the NABC is working with the NAIA for its first senior all-star game, slated for Kansas City in March. NABC Convention The annual convention, held in conjunction with the NCAA® Final Four®, is an opportunity for coaches at every level to share ideas on the game; attend basketball clinics and professional development sessions; discuss the rules of the game; learn about the new products and services available through the NABC MARKETPLACE; and attend one of the world’s greatest sporting events, the NCAA Men’s Final Four. Programs and activities for coaches’ spouses and children are also offered.
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Recruiting and Access The NABC has worked closely with the NCAA to make changes in the recruiting model from the April recruiting period to the July evaluations and to demonstrate how much coaches care about the young people you coach. Coaches now have greater access than ever to student-athletes in the summer and can build strong relationships with prospects and parents with unlimited calls and texts as well as contact with juniors. On official visits, institutions are also allowed to pay expenses for parents/guardians. NCAA/NABC Relationship The NABC has fostered a solid relationship with the NCAA to grow the game together. In addition to working as a marketing partner with the NCAA, the NABC takes part in meetings with key NCAA committees, including the Men’s Basketball Committee, the Men’s Basketball Rules Committee, the Ethics Coalition and the Basketball Issues Committee. As a result of this relationship, a new rule this fall allows coaches in NCAA Division I basketball the flexibility to hold 30 practices in 42 days, prior to the first scheduled game. TTRR and Stay In To Win The NABC and NABC Foundation facilitate two programs to promote educational programs for middle school-age students. TTRR, or Ticket To Reading Rewards, encourages students to read books outside of the classroom. Those students are then rewarded with a variety of small gift incentives and, in most cities, are visited by a college coach and often attend local college basketball games as a reward. The Stay In To Win program is designed to provide middle school students with a plan to remain in school through graduation. College coaches and athletes make school visits and work with students to deliver the message that success in education is fundamental to success in life. NABC Foundation Court of Honor Gala Held four times in the last five years, the Gala was developed to bring recognition to an individual and the game of basketball while raising foundation awareness and important financial support to the NABC Foundation, including TTRR (Ticket To Reading Rewards). During the Gala, guests join the basketball community in presenting the Court of Honor Award to an individual, businessman, educator, etc., who has roots in college basketball, values those roots in the game and has gone on to distinguish himself in his profession, exhibiting the highest standards for leadership. Past recipients have been Jerry Colangelo, chairman of USA Basketball; Former Senator Bill Bradley; Nike, Inc., Chairman Phil Knight; and Jim Nantz of CBS Sports. Awards and Recognition Each year, the NABC presents numerous awards and recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of coaches, athletes and teams on and off the court. Coaches of the year, players of the year and All-America awards are presented for the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA and the prestigious NABC Guardians of the Game Awards are presented for exemplary actions in Advocacy, Education, Leadership and Service. The NABC Honors Court recognizes academic achievement by student-athletes who have achieved a cumulative grade-point average of 3.2 or above. New programs introduced in 2013 included NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards for teams whose entire roster achieved a group grade-point average of 3.0 or above; and the Allstate NABC Good Works Team®, which honors 10 men’s basketball student-athletes, five from NCAA Division I and five from NCAA Division II and III and NAIA Division I and II, for their participation in outreach and service programs locally, nationally and globally.
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From the Executive Director, Jim Haney
Weighing In On Student-Athlete Transfers During the past 24 months much attention has been devoted to changing NCAA legislation in the area of recruiting and coaches’ access to their student-athletes in the summer. What are you focused on now? The issue of transfers is on the front burner. The NCAA has reported that 40% of freshmen men’s basketball student-athletes will leave their institution for which they signed a National Letter of Intent by the end of their second year on campus. That is a staggering percentage. Several basketball websites that track transfers in our sport indicate that over 500 men’s basketball student-athletes are transferring this year. We know from NCAA research that student-athletes who transfer graduate at a lower rate than student-athletes that do not transfer. We also know that when a student-athlete transfers, the program’s APR (Academic Progress Rate) score drops. If the program’s APR score drops below 930, the program is ineligible to compete in the NCAA championship. What steps have been taken to reduce the number of student-athletes who transfer or leave their institution? There are two immediate initiatives that have been approved by the NCAA Leadership Council and the NCAA Board of Directors. Both initiatives are intended to enhance the relationship between the college coaches and their student-athletes and recruits. By granting coaches access to work with their student-athletes during the summer, coaches and student-athletes have an opportunity to interact on a scheduled basis. Not only can the coach work with the student-athlete to become a better player for two hours a week, but the coach can also better monitor the academic work of his student-athletes who are taking summer session classes. Secondly, changes to the recruiting model for men’s basketball have been framed to create more interaction between college coaches and prospects. The hope is prospects can make better and more informed decisions on the college they attend and on the college coach for whom they would play. Furthermore, college coaches have a better opportunity to know the prospect and evaluate if the prospect is indeed someone the coach wants to join his program. To facilitate this interaction, college coaches can have in person contact with high school prospects in the fall of the junior year. Coaches can now make unlimited phone calls and text messages to prospects and prospects’ families beginning June 15 between the prospects’ sophomore and junior years in high school. In addition, universities are allowed to pay for the prospect and prospect’s parents or guardians to attend the prospect’s official visit to college campuses. Do you have any feedback from coaches, student-athletes and prospects on the success of summer access and changes to the recruiting model? We have through our coaches. They are very positive about the benefits of summer access and its tie to academic success. Furthermore, we hear good reports on the increased communication between college coaches, prospects and prospects’ parents. Do you believe these changes will result in fewer transfers? That is a great question! We certainly believe it is having a positive impact. However, better relationships between coaches and student-athletes may not overcome the student-athletes’ desire to play. If the student-athlete is not getting the playing time he wants, despite liking the coach, he may still transfer. We also know that approximately 50 head coaches’ positions change over yearly in NCAA Division I. NCAA research also shows us that a coaching change is a catalyst for student-athletes from that program transferring. 6
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What else can be done to reduce the number of transfers in men’s basketball? Men’s basketball coaches believe that besides more playing time at another institution, student-athletes are enticed to transfer based on the possibility of playing immediately through the NCAA waiver process. Although the number of transfers who are immediately eligible is small, approximately 32 this year, it is significant. Furthermore, the thought that one may get a waiver can encourage transfers. The common belief is if one can state that you have a sick relative at home and you want to get closer to home to be with that person, you will qualify for a waiver. The NABC Board of Directors believes in our sport there should be no waivers. A student-athlete who wants to get closer to home for reasons of an ill parent should transfer and spend a year to become eligible while helping his parent and attending to his academics. The board felt so strongly that they supported granting a student-athlete a sixth year to complete his fourth year of eligibility. With so many student-athletes transferring each year is there a market for these transfers? Absolutely there is. Springtime has become a time of the year where college coaches recruit transfers. College coaches are now going on other college campuses and meeting with transferring student-athletes. Assistant coaches study box scores watching to see who is not playing or getting little playing time with the anticipation of those student-athletes getting permission from their institution to transfer. These same coaches reach out to third parties who have relationships with those student-athletes to determine if the student-athletes are planning to transfer and if so to make certain that the third party knows the coach’s institution would be interested. The NCAA has rules against tampering, do they not? The NCAA does have a written permission to contact requirement, which is designed to prohibit institutions from tampering with student-athletes enrolled at other NCAA or NAIA schools, but the challenge often is to determine when tampering begins. We are aware that verbal charges of tampering are alleged when a student-athlete announces he is transferring. If there is evidence that another college coach contacts a student-athlete at another institution prior to receiving written permission from that institution, it is a NCAA violation. However, as mentioned earlier, a lot of communication on the transfer is occurring through third parties. This is a major issue and one that needs to be thoroughly discussed. There are instances where student-athletes graduate, yet have one year of eligibility remaining. Instead of taking graduate classes at the institution the student-athlete graduated from and played for, the student-athlete transfers to another institution. The NABC Board of Directors has weighed in on this practice. Tell us about student-athletes who graduate and then transfer to another institution and play one year. With as many student-athletes transferring as we have in men’s basketball, coupled with the high number of student-athletes who are attending summer school to accumulate credits toward their degree, an increasing number of men’s basketball student-athletes will graduate with one year of eligibility remaining. The NCAA permits a student-athlete who graduates and has one year of eligibility remaining to transfer to another institution provided that the graduate program at the other institution is not offered at the institution the student-athlete is graduating from. The NABC Board of Directors has also weighed in on this practice as well, noting that many of these graduates play one year for the institution they transfer to, never completing their graduate degree. Again, the board believes that this graduate student should sit out a year and play the following year. It believes that most graduate programs are two-year programs. The student-athlete would get a sixth year to complete his four years of eligibility and graduate with a master’s degree. What are the next steps in resolving this matter? The NCAA Leadership Council has been charged to discuss this matter and recommend changes. There is a subcommittee of the Leadership Council that has been formed and is discussing the matter looking for solutions in all sports. It is too early to determine when final recommendations will be forthcoming.
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2013-14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Phil Martelli Saint Joseph’s University
First Vice President: Page Moir Roanoke College
Second Vice President: Ron Hunter Georgia State University
Third Vice President: Jeff Jones Old Dominion University
Fourth Vice President: Paul Hewitt George Mason University
2012-13 Past President: Larry Gipson Northeastern State University
2011-12 Past President: Ernie Kent
Bo Ryan University of Wisconsin
Bill Self University of Kansas
Charlie Brock Springfield College
Lorenzo Romar University of Washington
Mike Brey University of Notre Dame
Gary Stewart Stevenson University
Trent Johnson Texas Christian University
Lennie Acuff University of Alabama in Huntsville
Mark Gottfried North Carolina State University
Cy Alexander North Carolina A&T
Jamie Dixon University of Pittsburgh
Johnny Dawkins Stanford University
Rick Cooper West Texas A&M
John Calipari University of Kentucky
John Thompson III Georgetown University
Jim Boeheim Syracuse University
Bob Burchard Columbia College
Dave Archer, National High School Basketball Coaches Association
NABC Chaplain’s Corner, Pastor Brett Fuller & Pastor Donnell Jones
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emember the two extra little wheels attached to the back of your first bike? They artificially simulated a smooth ride for a not-so-smooth rider. They make us think we have something we don’t; things like balance, control and whatever else we lack to stay upright and keep moving forward. Riding without training wheels can be daunting for the unskilled. First there’s the approach; then the mount. Next you grab the bike by the horns; I mean handle bars. Once you’re up with your feet off the ground that’s when you realize “I don’t know what the heck I’m doing.” It’s nearly impossible to find your balance. As soon as you find it, you lose it again. I can’t keep this thing steady. It’s super hard to go straight without unintended turns and loss of control I never really had. Now I’m tilting over and can’t stop myself from falling without putting my foot down. But when I put my foot down, I’m not moving anymore. So I try it again. So hard to keep this thing steady. So hard not to tilt over to the left or to the right. So hard to keep it going forward straight ahead. How hard it is not to fall again. But attach two little wheels and off we go. Training wheels are a great tutor. Outwardly, they offer a riding experience of what is yet to be developed inwardly. Their purpose is to bring us to the point where we can ride just as well if not better without them. Life’s a ride that was meant to be enjoyed, but figuring it out can be really hard; marriage, family, finances, work and so much more. It’s nearly impossible to find your balance. As soon as you find it, you lose it again. It’s hard to keep steady and moving forward without tilting to the left or to the right. Outwardly we appear cool while inwardly burning with anger; the kind that fuels harsh words spoken to your spouse. You put your foot down but now you’re not moving forward in marriage. It’s hard to keep from falling. Jesus said keep my commands and you will live. Store them up in your heart. Realizing the struggle to ride well in life, God gave us the Big 10 to tutor us. The ten commandments are the training wheels of life. “Don’t put anyone or anything before God...Don’t murder. Don’t commit adultery. Don’t steal....” (Exodus 20). In a conversation about the Big 10, someone asked Jesus what’s the greatest commandment ever? Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ (Matthew 22:37-39). The law speaks to the activity of our hands, but love speaks to the motivation of our hearts. When the heart is governed by God’s love, the tutor’s job is done. This all-important shift from commands in our head to conviction in our heart is extraordinary. We can sense tilting inwardly yet find our balance well before we are tilting outwardly. We can sense lust yet keep steady instead of relating to someone inappropriately. We are motivated by relationship more than rules; by devotion more than duty. When God’s words grip our hearts, our inner life comes into alignment, balance and coordination causing us to stay upright and keep moving forward. The one who really wants the ride of a lifetime thinks on God’s words until they become sheer delight. How do you take in God’s word? Is it more for medicine or more for dessert? In the former instance, we don’t feel well so we take 2 verses of scripture and call it a night. In the latter instance, we simply can’t get enough! May you learn to love the ride of life so well that the training wheels come off as what was a tutor outwardly has been developed inwardly. "Pastor Donnell Jones is pastor of Grace Covenant Church in Washington DC, Character Coach for the Maryland Terrapins and Assistant Chaplain of the NABC."
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Q&A with
Dan Gavitt Vice President of Men’s Basketball Championships NCAA
On June 28, 2012, the NCAA announced the selection of Dan Gavitt, associate commissioner for men’s basketball for the Big East Conference, as vice president of men’s basketball championships. A little more than one year in the position, Gavitt took time for a question and answer interview for Time-Out. Q: You joined the NCAA as vice president of men’s basketball championships at a particularly pivotal time, celebrating 75 years of March Madness at the NCAA® Final Four® in Atlanta. Please share with us your reflections on the first year, including some of the greatest challenges you faced. It was a very exciting first year working on the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to be part of the Final Four and March Madness. I’ve attended over 20 Final Fours starting in 1979, but until you experience the event from the inside, it’s hard to imagine the complexity of it. The challenge for the first year was just learning the intricacies of the operational side of the event. Fortunately, I work with a great championships staff that is experienced and talented, and delivered another well-run NCAA tournament. It was helpful that I knew many of the coaches, administrators, officials and media, so familiarity wasn’t an issue. Of course, like all of us I’m sure, it was very special to be part of the Celebration of 75 years of March Madness. To honor and recognize the greatest teams, players, coaches, and moments in the history of the tournament was memorable and important for our game. It’s a privilege to have the responsibility of helping shape the next 75 years of March Madness. Q: As much as you may have heard and known about the tournament selection process, please describe your first experience being in the room throughout deliberations and Selection Sunday. N A B C I TI ME-O UT
Watching the committee deliberate over the merits of dozens of teams, day and night over the course of five days, really gives you a sense of appreciation for what they go through. They have countless pages of notes taken from their monitoring of teams throughout the season, and our staff is providing them with specific reports, various computer rankings, injury updates, score alerts and so much other data, so to watch them go at it was truly eye-opening. We’ll never have a year when everyone is happy about who made the tournament and who was left out, or who was seeded too low or seeded too high, but what we do have is a process that’s conducted with utmost integrity by a group of men and women who make many sacrifices during the entire course of the season. My hope is that coaches, administrators, members of the media and fans have an appreciation for that, regardless if they agree with all of the decisions made in the selection room. Q: As the son of hall of famer Dave Gavitt, an icon in collegiate athletics who was instrumental in growing men’s college basketball to the lofty status it enjoys today, you’ve had front-line exposure to the game throughout your life. Tell us how that helped shape your career. I was blessed to have a great father who impacted who I am today in every conceivable way. More than anything, he was just an incredible man who developed me personally to treat people well and be the best that I can be. He also passed down to me his passion for the game of basketball and college athletics in general. The lessons he taught and the
examples he provided by how he went about his life and business will stay with me forever. My career in college athletics has also been positively influenced by the countless mentors and colleagues that I have been fortunate to know through their friendships and relationships with my father. I’m truly a lucky guy. Q: One of the most unique aspects of the 2014 Final Four in Atlanta was the inclusion of the men’s championship games for NCAA Division II and Division III. What was the impetus for moving the games to Atlanta and does the NCAA anticipate that happening in future years? Crowning national champions in all three divisions at the Final Four in Atlanta as a Celebration of March Madness was a terrific idea that was born before I started at the NCAA. As our men’s basketball staff worked on implementing the Division II and Division III championship games, we had two goals in mind: provide the experience of a lifetime for the student-athletes and showcase the best in college basketball at every level of competition. Based on the feedback we have received from the participants and fans, we’re pleased with the feeling that the mission was accomplished in Atlanta. The combined championships was intended as a one-time event to Celebrate 75 years of March Madness. However, there are many in the Division II and Division III memberships that believe we should consider the combined championships at future Final Fours. Each NCAA division manages and evaluates its championships independently, and as such, the commitFA L L 2 0 1 3 I
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tees and staff of each division are studying the future possibilities for men’s basketball championships. In the meantime, we are looking forward to hosting the 2014 Division II Championship in Evansville, Ind., and the 2014 Division III Championship in Salem, Va. Q: One of the responsibilities of your position is to work with the NABC, including as special advisor to the NABC board of directors. Please tell us about that and the importance of the NCAA/NABC relationship? It is personally very gratifying and fulfilling to have the opportunity to work with the NABC board of directors. As a long-time member of the NABC when I was an assistant coach and then conference administrator, I’ve been committed to the organization. And certainly having been raised by a coach, I have a deep appreciation for the coaching life and profession. It is good to be in a position to give back in some way to the coaching community that has given my family so much. The relationship that the NCAA and NABC share is of critical importance 12
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to both associations. The NCAA and NABC share many common goals – none the least of which is the overall health and success of college basketball and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. Working collaboratively and supportively together, the NCAA staff and NABC board have accomplished many positive recent initiatives – notably the NCAA/NABC marketing agreement and the men’s basketball recruiting/access model. Division I head coaches in particular are the soul and voice of college basketball. The relationship between the coaches and NCAA benefits everyone – especially and ultimately the ones that matter the most, the student-athletes. Q: With sites established for the Final Four for the next three years in North Texas, Indianapolis and Houston, the NCAA will be seeking bids soon for future sites. Please describe that process and what the NCAA will be looking for. The 2017-2020 Final Four site selection process will take a full year to complete. By November 15, prospective bid cities will provide information and commit-
ments to the NCAA for review. In December, our staff will meet with representatives of each city’s host committee in Indianapolis. The Division I Men’s Basketball Committee will then select and announce Final Four site finalists in January 2014. Completed bids are due to the NCAA in May 2014, and the committee and staff will spend the summer reviewing each bid before making site visits to each finalist city next fall. Representatives from each finalist city will make in-person presentations to the committee during its annual fall meeting, followed by the announcement in November 2014 of winning bids to host the 2017-2020 Final Fours. It’s a very thorough and timeconsuming process, as appropriate for the most important event for college basketball. The Men’s Basketball Committee has reviewed and decided to continue playing the Final Four in stadiums with a minimum seating capacity of 60,000. Together with the requirement of a city offering at least 10,000 full-service hotel rooms, there are as many as 11 cities that currently have the ability to host the Final Four.
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For more than two decades, the National Association of Basketball Coaches, through its member coaches, has been magnanimous in its efforts to support numerous charitable initiatives, both on local and national fronts. The Coaches vs. Cancer program®, a nationwide collaboration between the NABC and the American Cancer Society, has raised more than $87 million since its inception. The Infiniti Coaches’ Charity Challenge has also been a vital program in raising awareness and funds for Coaches vs. Cancer while contributing to many other programs supported by men’s college basketball coaches nationally and in their own communities. The NABC has partnered with Samaritan’s Feet, which provides shoes to needy children around the world, and the Troops First Foundation, which created several programs designed for Wounded Warriors and their families that address relationship building, mentoring, reintegration and looking forward. For several years, the NABC has worked with Troops First to bring Wounded Warriors to the annual NABC Convention and NCAA® Final Four®.
NABC Foundation Benevolent Fund
HELPING MEMBERS IN NEED
Jim Boeheim was very vocal about coaches donating to the fund and challenged all Division I head coaches at that time to match his pledge of a $5,000 donation.
The History For many years, coaches and members of the NABC board of directors voiced concern about helping those in the coaching profession in need of assistance. “The concept of creating a fund was rooted in the past and the history of coaches helping so many charitable efforts,” said Jim Haney, executive director of the NABC and NABC Foundation. “We needed to find a way to help our own brethren who were struggling.” “About six years ago, the board of directors formulated a plan for a benevolent fund and took this to the NCAA Division I head coaches meeting during our convention,” Haney said. “Jim Boeheim was very vocal about coaches donating to the fund and challenged all Division I head coaches at that time to match his pledge of a $5,000 donation. Those thoughts then crystallized into a specific board action.” But creating a benevolent fund proved to be no small task. After Hurricane Katrina hit the gulf coast states in 2005, many funds were formed to aid the victims of the devastating storm, but much of the money donated never got to the people in need. That raised concerns for the Internal Revenue Service, which tightened the rules and approval process for the creation of such funds. “Our legal counsel determined that the association could not legally operate a benevolent fund for its own members, but the NABC Foundation could legally operate such a fund,” said Haney. “The 14
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next steps were then taken to be sure that this fund met all of the requirements of the IRS and the preparation was a long, meticulous process until finally being approved in the fall of 2012.” Part of the process included creating a Benevolent Fund Committee to review applications and make decisions on disbursements. Following IRS guidelines, the five-person committee consists of Don Wagner, a private investor and member of the NABC Foundation board; Rob Groves, an attorney with experience administering similar funds; and NABC coaches Jim Baron of Canisius, Mike Jarvis of Florida Atlantic and Phil Martelli of Saint Joseph’s. “In my time in the NABC and as a member of the board of directors, the passion and compassion I have witnessed from coaches is very encouraging,” said Martelli, the current NABC president. “The Benevolent Fund is a chance to help our own and it is a very moving experience being on the committee. There are a number of us who have been made very comfortable in coaching and there are some people in our profession who really need our help.” “This is a proactive approach to help coaches and their families in difficult times and will be even better as we get down the road,” said Baron. “Everyone needs some assistance at some point in their lives, and it could be professional, emotional or financial.” Launching the Benevolent Fund The NABC Foundation officially launched
There are a number of us who have been made very comfortable in coaching and there are some people in our profession who really need our help.
the Benevolent Fund in June. The NABC contributed $80,000 as a start-up and other contributions have come from coaches, led by Boeheim. All of the head coaches from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Southeastern Conference pledged to donate $5,000 each. Numerous other donations have been received from NABC member coaches. “I cannot stress enough how important it is that everyone, regardless of the division or level, makes a contribution. No amount donated is too small,” said Jarvis. “Many coaches will lose jobs, not always because of the job they’ve done. Sometimes people who do the best job as coaches in a season do not always get the best results on the court.” “The NABC should have 100% participation by all of its members giving some amount. Sometimes a $10 contribution is more of a sacrifice for someone, compared to someone able to give much more.” Reaching Out The NABC received the first applications for assistance this summer and the Benevolent Fund Committee held regular meetings by conference call for review, discussion and to make decisions on disbursements. The common theme among applicants was job loss, leaving coaches with not only the loss of income, but a loss of medical coverage and benefits. “If you’re in the coaching business long enough, it’s more than likely that at some point you will be looking for a job,” NABC I TIME-OUT
I cannot stress enough how important it is that everyone, regardless of the division or level, makes a contribution. No amount donated is too small
said Applicant A, an NABC member for a quarter century. “The help I received from the NABC Foundation Benevolent Fund came at just the right time, not just from a financial standpoint but it was so uplifting mentally.” “Going without a paycheck for months and facing college tuitions for my children as well, the NABC Foundation provided a bright light in a dark time. I appreciate all of the coaches who have donated to the Benevolent Fund. This is a great effort for coaches to help other coaches in times of need.” Applicant B was a veteran coach not only out of a job and benefits, but dealing with a diagnosis of stage four prostate cancer. “I’ve spent all my life in coaching and, when you’re young, you think you will have a job in coaching forever. That’s not always the case,” said Applicant B. “It’s tough when you lose that job. No matter how much pride you have in your profession, there may come a time when you have to do everything you can to survive.” “We were in tough times with health issues (cancer) and finances. I don’t think it was much more than a month from applying for assistance that the NABC Foundation sent a check from the Benevolent Fund. If there are people who do not think the NABC is working for coaches, this is proof of the good work being done. This proves that coaches care about other coaches and the NABC Foundation is giving back to those who have put their hearts and souls into developing young men through coaching.” N A B C I TI M E-O UT
Members of the committee are hopeful that with a little more time, NABC member coaches who are in need of assistance will submit an application. “I’m certain that as the word gets out about the program, we will reach more coaches and the great thing is the availability,” Baron said. “There is a lot of pride in the coaching profession but a lot of families are in need of support for a variety of circumstances.” Martelli is pleased that the NABC Foundation has been able to make some disbursements but knows there is much more to do. “I know we have helped but there is still an emptiness that we haven’t done enough,” Martelli said. “It takes tremendous courage to share a story of need and the applicants we have had have made me a better person. Their courage encourages me.” Submitting an Application To be eligible for assistance from the Benevolent Fund, the individual must be a current member of the NABC who is in need of assistance due to job loss, serious illness, death of a family member, disaster or other similar circumstances. Those wishing to apply should go to the NABC Foundation website and the Benevolent Fund page (http://nabcfoundation.org/fbf) to print an application. If you have any questions, please call Stephanie Whitcher at 816-5956171 or email Stephanie@nabc.com.
There is a lot of pride in the coaching profession but a lot of families are in need of support for a variety of circumstances.
Contributing to the Benevolent Fund While many coaches have made significant contributions to the Benevolent Fund, Boeheim has been its outspoken champion. “Supporting this fund is something we HAVE to do,” said the hall of fame head coach from Syracuse. “There are many former coaches out of work right now and they need our help.” “The only way to develop this fund is for coaches to donate. If everyone contributed something, we would have a very good start for the Benevolent Fund. The BCS coaches should lead the way and we should have 100% participation. The smaller schools have to decide what works best for them but we have to get this fund off and running.” “As coaches, we’re all in this together and we count on one another. Let’s show that we really care about each other and have everyone make some contribution.” No Amount is Too Small Anyone wishing to make a donation to the NABC Foundation Benevolent Fund may do so by sending a check – payable to NABC Foundation – to: Stephanie Whitcher Director of Finance NABC 1111 Main Street – Suite 1000 Kansas City, MO 64105-2136
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New NCAA Division I Initial-Eligibility Standards
Coaches, we need your help! The initial-eligibility standards for NCAA Division I student-athletes are changing. Student-athletes entering a Division I college or university on or after Aug. 1, 2016 (this year’s 10th-grade class), will need to meet new academic standards in order to receive athletics aid, practice and compete during their first year. Academic achievement has always been important, but now more than ever, students must pay attention to their courses and grades. This starts in the ninth grade. Because of the changes in rules, students will no longer be able to make up for early academic missteps by loading up on courses late in their high school careers. First, you should know the basics. Division I student-athletes will fall into one of the following categories: Full Qualifier: A student-athlete who may receive an athletics scholarship, practice and compete in the first year of enrollment. Academic Redshirt: A student-athlete who may receive an athletics scholarship in the first year of enrollment and may practice in the first semester or quarter but may NOT compete. After the first term, the student-athlete must be academically successful at his college or university to continue to practice for the rest of the year. Nonqualifier: A student-athlete who can’t receive an athletics scholarship, can’t practice or compete in the first year of enrollment. Here are the new requirements: A Full Qualifier must: 1. Complete 16 core courses, 10 of which must be completed before the seventh semester (senior year) of high school. Seven of those 10 core courses must be English, math or science; 2. Have a minimum core-course GPA of 2.300. Grades earned in the 10 courses required before the senior year are “locked in” for purposes of GPA calculation, meaning a repeat of the locked-in courses after the seventh semester cannot be used to improve the GPA; 3. Meet the competition sliding scale requirement of GPA and ACT/SAT score; 4. Graduate from high school.
A Nonqualifier is a student-athlete who fails to meet the standards for a qualifier or for an academic redshirt. What Can You Do to Help? Educate yourself: Visit www.NFHSLearn.com and join the more than 6,000 other coaches who have completed the free online NCAA Initial Eligibility course; Educate your recruits: This rule impacts this year’s 10th-grade class and beyond, but any information you can give even your current recruits works its way through teammates, other players, coaches, etc.; Educate high school coaches: Even though the NCAA Eligibility Center has reached out to high school athletics organizations regarding these new rules, the information doesn’t always get to everyone. You can help spread the word to the high school coaching community; Educate other coaches: Summer-team coaches, AAU coaches, even some of your colleagues may not be aware of the new rules; Educate parents: Parents or guardians can be great advocates in helping get the word out to other parents, players, coaches, etc.; Educate athletics directors: The Eligibility Center sent letters to thousands of high school athletic directors, but you can help emphasize what they’ve received from us by reminding them of the changes; Educate school counselors: Counselors also received a letter from the Eligibility Center. When requesting transcripts or on visits to high schools, take a moment to talk with the counselors to make sure they are familiar with the rules. You are an integral part in helping spread the word about these rule changes. It is more important than ever to emphasize academics and the fact that, from the beginning of ninth grade, courses and grades are more important than ever. Share this information, including the available resources, with players, coaches, parents and high school administrators. Together we can make sure students have the information they need to be successful both on and off the court. Available Resources
An Academic Redshirt must: 1. Complete 16 core courses; 2. Have a minimum core-course GPA of 2.000; 3. Meet the academic redshirt sliding scale requirement of GPA and ACT/SAT score, and; 4. Graduate from high school.
For more information, see www.2point3.org and the high school resources page at www.eligibilitycenter.org. On the NCAA Eligibility Center’s website, you will find the initial-eligibility Resource Index which explains the variety of resources available to help communicate about the new standards. Of special note is a new virtual presentation that walks step-by-step through the new standards, enabling you to bring an expert into any setting.
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Updating Activities and Events of the NHSBCA by Dave Archer, NHSBCA President Emeritus
Summary of the inaugural NHSBCA Rising Senior Basketball & Leadership Academy held July 14-16, 2013 in Indianapolis. The objective this year was to test run the NHSBCA concept of a different type of summer event. The basketball coaches associations of states that could drive to Indianapolis were part of the pilot activity. The six states involved were Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin. Each team played five games over three days. The games were highly competitive, which reflected significant pride by the teams representing their states. One of the goals was to add top notch educational programming to the event to match the quality of play on the court. The off court focus was on leadership this year. Some outstanding speakers, including former Ohio State All-America and NBA standout Clark Kellogg, provided valuable information and tips to the players. Based on this year’s success, the plans for July 2014 include expanding the number of states entering a boys’ team and to pilot a girls’ division with four teams. Suggestions under consideration for next year’s event are to add an opening ceremony; a social event; video streaming of the games; and perhaps visiting famous basketball sites in Indiana such as Hinkle Fieldhouse, the gym in Knightstown as well as the NCAA Hall of Champions. An NCAA representative was in attendance this summer to review the event and make suggestions for future events. Next year’s educational theme will be character. Our thanks to the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association for their work and leadership to make this event successful. We look forward to returning next year. The annual summer meeting of the NHSBCA also took place in Indianapolis on July 16-18, 2013. This meeting was for the N A B C I TI M E-O UT
leaders of the 30-plus state basketball coaches associations. The conference started on Tuesday night with an Idea Exchange. The following categories were used to share information about the operations of the associations: fundraising ideas; sponsorship; partnerships; adoptions; insurance; membership growth and development; benefits; newsletters; on-line newsletters; websites; email blasts; blogs; halls of fame; and showcase events. Major issues and concerns that seemed prevalent in many states that were brought up and discussed were transfer rules; private and charter schools winning a disproportionate number of state titles; the number of contests allowed per state; and the lack of job security for high school coaches. The need for state basketball associations to consider getting in the legislative and legal arenas was also addressed. The NHSBCA Board met with representatives from the National Federation of High Schools, the NCAA, AAU, as well as some basketball trainers. The NHSBCA held its second annual Court of Honor Awards dinner and among this year’s honorees were: Rick Sherley- Texas; Ken Trivett –Kentucky; and Gary Filbert – Missouri (posthumously). In 2012, the first Court of Honor Award recipients were Dave Archer - New York; Tom Hursey – Michigan; Don Logan – Iowa; and Steve Witty - Indiana. In a noteworthy move, the NHSBCA unanimously voted to add Rod Seaford of the national AAU organization to the NHSBCA Board of Directors. The NHSBCA Executive Board continues to hold monthly phone conferences to continue to grow the organization and address current issues. FA L L 2 0 1 3 I
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Coaching for the Big Picture by Carey Casey, CEO, National Center for Fathering
One of the ways we need to coach our children and other children under our influence is to help them see the bigger picture of life. You can’t watch the news very long before you see people who were not prepared in this way. My Pop did this for me and my brother and sister with one word: “Watch.” He said it all the time. When we were teenagers he would say, “Watch! Don’t be at some party where you don’t need to be.” Or, “Don't be in the wrong place at the wrong time and get your car shot at. Watch!” A young man in my hometown, one of the most gifted athletes ever to come up, drowned in the river his senior year because he underestimated the currents. "Watch," Pop told us. A few years later, my cousin took off in his car late one night to go meet some girls, even after his father told him it wasn't a good idea. He missed a turn, and it ended his life. "He wasn't watching," my dad said. He said it to us over and over, and back then it was irritating, but today I see the benefits. He wanted me to think ahead and anticipate potential problems and dangers before I went somewhere or did something. More than anything, he was shaping my character. He knew that children and teens usually live in the here and now, and they don’t often think ahead. It’s hard for them to anticipate what will likely happen a minute into the future—or tomorrow or 20
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next week or next year—because of what they are about to do now. And when you realize that a lot of teenagers and adults have not been trained in this way … well, just look at the headlines. How many tragedies or crimes, or how much heartache could be avoided if people could learn to slow down and consider the bigger picture before they do or say something? I believe that’s a powerful role that fathers and father figures can play: coaching kids to see the bigger picture. I’ve tried to school up my children this way. They were always good kids, but I would often tell them things like, “Be careful who you hang out with. If you’re running with the wrong crowd, you could get in trouble even if you didn’t do anything.” Or, “If you’re out when it’s dark, don’t act in suspicious ways. Don’t give people any reason to think you’re up to something bad.” I also told them, “If you expect the worst from people, that’ll change how you treat them and you’ll probably get something harsh in return.” “Everybody deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, no matter how they look or what their position in life might be.” Every man in leadership over kids is in a position to provide that kind of coaching. You’ve been around a while and matured through the experiences of life; as
a coach, you’ve surely seen the issues and pitfalls that often cause kids to struggle. You see the bigger picture. Maybe you had a dad like mine or another father figure who drilled it into you. Maybe you had a coach whose words or encouragement had a major influence on your life. Or maybe you learned those lessons the hard way by making mistakes and going through the hard consequences. Whatever the case, you’re prepared and you’re in the right position; please use your influence to provide that kind of life coaching for the kids around you. These life lessons I’ve described may not be revolutionary truths for any of us, but they can be for those youngsters around us. And it’s vital that we prepare them—to help protect them, to set them up for greater success in life, and so that they can become positive agents for change as they go out into the world. As a coach and father figure who is committed to doing what’s best for his players, this can be a big part of your role.
Carey Casey is Chief Executive Officer at the National Center for Fathering and author of Championship Fathering (available at fathers.com). He is married with four children and five grandchildren. See more articles and resources for dads at www.fathers.com, or contact the Center with a question or comment at dads@fathers.com.
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Guard Your Heart Men’s Edition Greetings from Your Marriage Coach, Gary Rosberg! Typically my wife, Barb, writes to you with me, but in this edition I am excited to share some thoughts today from my newest book, Guard Your Heart Men’s Edition. Over the past couple years in Time-Out you have read us coach you about “guarding your heart.” Guarding your heart is essential to your marriage and we look forward to continue sharing ideas with you on how to step up your game at home. Here is an excerpt from Guard Your Heart Men’s Edition in which I share some of my personal struggle and journey to stay connected to my family in the midst of a busy season in my life. As basketball coaches, you go through busy seasons as well and I hope you will take the idea of ‘guard your heart’ seriously and protect your marriage and family. One thing—and probably only one—remains constant for anyone defending our great country: Our military men and women need to remain alert to the threats they face day in and day out for all of our protection. Whether they are in a battle zone or in training, they need to remain vigilant. Some of you may have carried a weapon and the freedom of our great country on your backs. To you, Barb and I and my family say “thank you.” We deeply appreciate you. And we can't imagine the number of times both your commander, as well as your buddy next to you, have echoed those words, “be careful out there.” “Let’s be careful out there.” That’s a good word for military. That’s a good word for cops cruising mean streets and unpredictable beats in a big city. It’s also a good word for men like you and me heading out the front door every day to face our own battery of threats and dangers and challenges. Let’s be careful out there. You may feel as if you face your own N A B C I TI M E-O UT
set of crises each morning... Will I have a job by the end of the month? Will my wife turn back to me—even though I’ve almost lost her? Will that redhead get transferred so I can concentrate on work and not temptation? Can I get back into my kids’ lives after checking out for too long? Your dilemmas may be there in the list above, or you may keep a short list of your own. But one thing remains true for guys like you and me. We need to be careful out there. We need to be wide awake. We need to be ready for the inevitable spiritual attacks, whether they're subtle and sneaky or full-blown frontal assaults. Why listen to me? Why do I have anything to tell you about men and families in crisis? Is it because of my degree in counseling? That degree has helped arm me with a lot of ammo in learning to understand men and women, but it isn't my greatest qualification. My number one qualification for taking a stand on this one is that I’ve been there. In 1983 I was staring at the frightening potential of losing my own family. Late one night, with the lights out, I asked my wife the scariest question of my life. “Barb, can I come home?” No, I wasn’t gone physically; I wasn’t living away from home. And no, I hadn’t tossed it over spiritually through some gross sin or immorality. My body and spirit were still at home, but my attention and focus had been somewhere else for a long time—longer than I wanted to admit. I had sold out to my career. I was winning in the marketplace, but losing at home. “Barb,” I whispered into the darkness, “can I return and be the leader of this family God designed me to be? I
want to be your husband again. I want to be a father to my daughters.” Gracious encourager that she is, Barbara said yes. And that was the beginning of my journey home. Home to the place where I was needed more than my career or culture would ever need me. I am home now. In fact, my daughters have grown up and have seven children between them. Now I have grandkids that call me Papa. I am home indeed, and I’m not leaving again. It wasn’t a quick return, and it wasn’t easy. It took time: time with my wife, time with my kids, time with my calendar. And time with my Lord. It took sweat, effort, and sacrifice to rebuild my family and my role as the leader of my home. But I am home. And I have learned from working with thousands of men and their families some keys to help guys guard their hearts. I don’t think there has ever been a better time in the history of our country to be men than today. But we need a battle plan. We need endurance and guts to finish the race. And we need a friend or two to run with us and help us dodge the swamps, low-lying roots, and half-hidden rocks that would bog us down or trip us up. Your squad leader or the cop giving you your daily briefing said it well: “Let’s be careful out there.” King Solomon said it even better: “Guard your heart.”
Dr. Gary & Barb Rosberg, America’s Family Coaches, are award-winning authors, popular radio hosts and internationally known speakers. Through a unique program called The Great Marriage Experience, the Rosbergs equip couples, churches and military marriages with the resources, events and tools they need to keep their marriages growing stronger for a lifetime. Join them on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to be coached UP! in your marriage and relationships. Learn more at americasfamilycoaches.com.
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Cardinal Stritch University
Woelffer Post and Seal Drill By Drew Diener, Head Coach 2013 UPS NAIA Division II Coach of the Year
We have been fortunate to have a few skilled and powerful big men in our program the past few years. To take full advantage, it has been crucial for our perimeter players to become great post feeders. Teaching our guards to read the defense to find the best passing angle has become a huge emphasis. Likewise, getting our bigs to engage the defender and use his backside to seal their defender is essential to our interior play. We also stress the importance of our bigs keeping their hands up and using their arms to shield off defenders who are looking to reach or poke the ball away on the pass. After working the drill on a regular basis, our team has embraced the idea of pounding the ball inside and has taken pride in our ability to get post players the ball at the rim.
We start with six perimeter players at the three perimeter spots (wing/top/wing) making sure the defensive players are aggressive and active. We want them to get deflections and “stand up” the offensive players. They are not allowed to deflect or steal passes between perimeter players. Offensive players are not allowed to dribble. They must stay in triple threat and use ball fakes, pivoting, and ball toughness to get the ball inside. The bigs are playing “live” underneath but not scoring on the catch. It is important that the post defender fights the ball in and doesn’t sit behind in the post. The defense should be active for deflections and not allow themselves to get sealed. This will force the offensive perimeter passers to find the right angle to get the ball inside and will force the offensive big to keep his man sealed. The drill starts with the ball up top. The offensive players must work together to get 5 clean post catches. No fumbles, deflections, or tips will count towards the five. There is no time limit or shot clock. Therefore, there is no reason for the perimeter players to make an unsure pass and turn it over. We put a huge emphasis on our bigs talking and directing the perimeter players where the ball should be passed. For example, if the big defender attempts to front, the offensive big should yell “skip” and then crab walk to the middle of the paint while keeping his defender on his back for a deep catch. The key to this drill is making sure the big defender stays aggressive. He cannot allow himself to be easily pinned and has to fight the ball in throughout the drill. This is a very exhausting drill for the bigs. We have managers ready with basketballs to keep the drill going after poor passes or deflections. After five clean catches, two fresh bigs come onto the floor and offense switches to defense on the perimeter. We found that this drill worked great in teaching our bigs how to keep a defender on his back and to use his arms to shield off potential reaches. Also, the perimeter players improve their post passing while under duress. Our center, Darren Moore, led the country in FG % at 67 last season. We believe this drill helped him achieve this success.
Drew Diener, in his fourth season at Cardinal Stritch, guided the Wolves to the NAIA Division II championship in 2012-13. The Wolves won five games over a six-day span to capture the title in the national tournament, finishing with a 35-3 won-lost record.
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