MBCA NEWS Basketball Coaches Association Newsletter • WINTER 2016

President’s Message Greetings from the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association. The MBCA had another successful year in our membership … Currently we have 451 coaches enrolled - up again for the second consecutive year….. Head Coaches and assistants have all taken advantage of our Special School Discount package. Our membership drive, coupled with our Special Discount package and the work of the Executive Board, District Coordinators and League Reps all contributed to this outstanding increase. Major events meet with great success The Annual Coaches Clinic was well received with 155 coaches in attendance and featured terrific presentations by our speakers. Thanks to Clinic Chair Mark Donahue for his work in putting that program together. The Hall of Fame – Coaches Award Banquet also was a terrific success with over 200 people in atten- dance. Special thanks to Clinic Chair Jim & Dayle Reynolds for again organizing this major event. The 9th Annual All Senior Awards Breakfast in May will finalizes this year’s MBCA events. Executive Director John Franceschini will again coordinate this program as it continues to be one of our highlighted events. This newsletter includes information regarding nominations for All Senior Team and All Academic Team and brings you up to date on association news and upcoming events. All nomination forms will be available on our website MBCAorg.com. NOTE - membership is required for coaches and players to be included in our awards programs. If you are currently a member thank you for your support. If you are not - consider joining- as we are only as strong as our membership. MBCA membership year runs July 1 thru June 30. Wishing you all the best. Sincerely, Bo Ruggiero – President MBCA t MBCA - Hall of Fame - “Coach of the Year” Awards Banquet

The 54th Annual MBCA Hall of Fame banquet held at “Coaches of the Year” awards were presented to thirty two Holy Cross College November 15, 2015 was a big successful and deserving coaches in each division in all four success with over 190 people in attendance. sections of the state. Additionally, Victory Club recipients and assistant coaches of the year were recognized. The evening’s festivities tipped off with a cocktail party, followed by dinner, The Hall of Fame Induction The Leo Miller Award was awarded to Bill Gibbons- ceremony and concluded with the Awards Presentation. former MBCA President and Hall of Famer. Three distinguished coaches (Mike McVeigh / North The Presidential Award was presented to Joe Amorosino and Andover HS – Jim Hackenson / Shephard Hill Reg. Ellen Maher for their dedication and contributions over the and Mike Perry / Cardinal Spellman High School) years to the game of basketball here in Massachusetts . were inducted into the 2015 MBCA Hall of Fame. The MBCA & You The MBCA has been serving the needs of High School Basketball and its coaches for 55 years and has always been open to new people on any level of involvement. We are looking for Coaches (head and assistants) to get involved with the Association in helping us support Massachusetts High School Basketball. Should any coach like to become more actively involved in becoming a District Representa- tive – or a member of the Executive Board please contact any Executive Board member. Presently, each section of the state is assigned a District Coordinator [B and G] to represent schools and league in their district. We hope to have each league have a representative that would be the contact with our District Coordinator to disseminate information to the coaches in their respective leagues. In turn the Board would have a communication structure to receive information from coaches through the state. In order for the MBCA to continue to serve its members and high school coaches in the state we need more coaches involved. Our long range plan - 100 % representation through the state. There are several positions on the Executive Board available...We are also in need of a Girls Coordinator in the North and West and a number of league reps in all districts. Should you be interested in becoming a League Rep or serving on the Executive Board please contact us.

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2016 MBC Senior Awards Breakfast

The 9th Annual MBCA Senior Awards Breakfast will Nominations forms are included in this newsletter and can be held Saturday, May 15th at the Hogan Center at also be found on our website MBCAorg.com Holy Cross College. Nominations need be submitted to your District Coordinator. Over 90 Massachusetts male and female basketball players In the case of All Academic Team submit or contact will be honored for their excellence in academics and for Kristen McDonnell: their outstanding achievements on the court this past [email protected] - c -617-407-4287 basketball season. 37 Prospect Aver. # 1 – Norwood , MA 02062 Four sections of the State will be represented and presented their achievement awards in several categories: For additional information, contact your District Coordinator –or John Franceschini: All Academic Team [email protected] or 617-799-3711 All Senior Team District Player of the Year PLEASE NOTE: Membership in the MBCA for the 2015-16 season is required for State Player of the Year coaches and players to be included in our awards program. 24th Annual MBCA – Red Auerbach Foundation State Wide Free Throw Competition

A male and female player will be selected from each of WEST our state’s four sections to compete during halftime of Brian Miller a Celtics game at the Boston Garden on April 11th to be [email protected] crowned state champion. 413-426-3198

NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS: NORTH John Bowler Arlington High School w Need Be a Varsity player [email protected] w Must average 80% or better for season 617-462-9395 w Played minimum 75% of varsity schedule. CENTRAL - GIRLS Jim Reynolds Sectional competition dates and locations to be Doherty High School [email protected] announced by the Sectional Coordinators. Deadline for 508-864-7011 entries to site directors is March 18th. Steve Reno Sectional winners [B and G] will be contacted by [email protected] Dr. John Franceschini, Executive Director of the MBCA, with specific information related to finals at the Boston CENTRAL - BOYS Garden on April 11th... Denis Dextradeur Quabbin Regional [email protected] For more information contact: 508-873-7438 John Franceschini 24 Main Street SOUTH - BOYS Quincy, MA 02169 Jim Quatromoni [email protected] [email protected] 508-400-9007 617-799-3711

Coaches can submit a nomination for the Annual State SOUTH - GIRLS John Levangie Wide Free Throw competition for members of their Varsity Cohasset High School [email protected] team to their Sectional Free Throw Competition 781-545-0383 Coordinator.

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MAIL TO: EMAIL: CELL PHONE: Kristen McDonnell [email protected] 617-407-4287 37 Prospect Avenue # 1 Norwood , MA 02062 Spalding & Red Auerbach Youth Foundation 2016-17 Continue to Support MBCA Hall of Fame The MBCA Executive Board is extremely pleased to announce that Spalding and the Auerbach Youth Nominations Foundation have agreed to continue to provide their generous support to the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches If you would like to nominate a deserving Association. candidate for consideration into the Executive Director John Franceschini solidified our long MBCA Hall of Fame please contact Hall standing association with the Red Auerbach Foundation of Fame Chair Jim Reynolds: 508-755- and we are very appreciative of its continuous support in sponsoring our State Wide Foul Shooting Championship 8519 – [email protected] or any in conjunction with the Boston Celtics. member of the Executive Board. President Bo Ruggiero is excited to have the association continue its long standing relationship with Spalding who If you would like to nominate a coach continues to give great support to our organization. who qualifies for our Victory Club Awards Our new three year agreement is a sign of their commitment [200, 300, 400 high school wins as a to us and we are proud to have Spalding continue to be the head coach in Massachusetts] or an Official Basketball of the MBCA. assistant coach send your nomination Included in Spalding’s efforts to enhance the MBCA is their tremendous financial support of the association and the with background to Jim Reynolds or any programs we offer. member of the Board. These two organizations are very committed to high school basketball in Massachusetts and the MBCA is very grateful The 2016-17 Hall of Fame Banquet will be for their continued support. held next November at Holy Cross College. We appreciate All our members supporting both Spalding and The Red Auerbach Foundation.

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SCHOOL MAIL TO: Alex Salachi 471 Fruit Street ZIP CODE Mansfield, MA 02048 CITY / TOWN CONTACT INFORMATION: Alex Salachi: [email protected] REGISTER ON LINE: mbcaorg.net CONTACT PHONE # EMAIL 2015-16 MBCA All Senior Team & Player of the Year Nomination Form

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Postal mail or Email your nomination form to your Regional District Coordinator / League Representative …or an Executive Board member SUBMIT BY MARCH 31ST MCBA Executive Board MBCA – “Coach of the Year”

President Bo Ruggiero Cohasset High School Selection Process 1st Vice-President Mark Donahue Each League representative or designee may nominate 2nd Vice-President Tom Cavanaugh Mt. Alvernia High School one deserving candidate from their league for the MBCA Executive Director John Franceschini “Coach of the Year”- Deadline - April 15th. Publicity/Promotions Rick Grady Dover-Sherbon Regional If a league is split with teams that qualify two different Treasurer/Membership Alex Salachi Xaverian High School divisions, league may nominate a coach in each division. Secretary Chris O’Donnell Wachusett Regional Please Note - The District your team plays in during the Clinic Chairperson Mark Donahue Uxbridge High School regular season will determine which district you will be Hall of Fame Chairperson Jim Reynolds Doherty High School selected from…. Post season is one criterion the board Asst. Events Coordinator Don Byron takes into consideration; however, the full body of work Executive Director emeritus Joe Amorosino for the total season is a major factor in determining the award winner. DISTRICT COORDINATORS Reminder – Membership in the MBCA for the 2015 –16 Central Boys Dennis Dextradeur Quabbin Regional season is required for coaches and players to be included Central Girls Steve Reno Milbury High School in our awards program. North B and G Erin Cook Shrewsbury High School A “Coach of the Year” [B and G] will be selected in each West B and G John Bowler Arlington High School district in each division providing there is a deserving South Boys Jim Quatromoni Hull High School coach in good standing as a current member of the MBCA Rick Grady Dover-Sherbon Regional Once nominations are submitted - the MBCA Executive South Girls John Levangie Cohasset High School Board will review all candidates and make the selection. Kristen McDonnell Voting takes place at the May / June meeting. Those selected will be notified over the summer by the Hall of Contact Information is available in the newsletter and on our website: Fame Chairperson. The award will be presented at the Hall mbcaorg.com of Fame – Coaches Award Banquet in November. Nominations for the Assistant Coach of the Year [B and G] follow the same format. Check the website MBCAorg.com for contact information.

2015 MBCA Coaches’ Clinic Great Success The Annual MBCA Coaches’ Clinic was again held this past New England November at Holy Cross College and was very well received with 150 coaches in attendance. Basketball Hall of Fame The three hour Clinic was highlighted by separate lectures from our guest speakers inducts Four Bill Carmody – Head Coach at Holy Cross College Pat Kennedy – Former Head Coach at Florida State University MBCA members Steve Brennan – Head Coach at Babson College Four Massachusetts high Clinic Chair Mark Donahue organized an outstanding day school basketball coaches as we have received a number of favorable comments from were inducted in the New England Basketball Hall those coaches in attendance …It was a terrific way to tip off of Fame this past summer. The ceremony was held the season … on August 8th at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. The inductees included: In addition each coach in attendance received a Spalding Bo Ruggiero Tee Shirt compliments of Spalding – The official basketball Mark Donahue of the MBCA … Nick Papas Mike Rubin If you have suggestions for our guest speaker list contact a member of the Board. We would love to have your input with All four had been previously inducted in the regard to speakers or any other suggestions you may have for MBCA Coaches Hall of Fame. us to enhance the clinic in the future. MBCA c/o Alex Salachi 471 Fruit St

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