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VOL. 27 No. 3 http://www.bcany.org Fall 2008 Inside ➥ Plan Now to Attend Page The 27th BCANY Annual Fall Clinic is Scheduled Coaches vs. Cancer...... 17 for Friday evening, October 3 and Saturday, Last Year in Review...... 8 Fall Clinic...... centerfold October 4, 2008, in Albany, NY Why Join?...... 7 Are you serious about taking your team to the next level? Are you interested in talking hoops in a social setting? Do you commit yourself to being the best coach you can be? Do you prepare in the pre-season in a way that will help your team and help your coaching better? The 27th Annual Fall BCANY Annual Clinic is a great way to help you improve. It is a great clinic – one you will not want to All basketball coaches throughout New miss. The yellow pages of this newsletter are full of clinic information. All clinic details on insert. York State are invited to join BCANY – your professional and service organization. BCANY Membership is Vital NEW ACTIVITY! You Must Be a Member to make yourself, your staff and your players eligible for BCANY BCANY To Name the Programs, Events, Awards and Recognition. If you do not belong you, your staff and players are missing out. Some coaches ask, “What does it “Top 50” Players do for me?” the answer is “quite a bit!” A list of At the end of the 2008-2009 season, BCANY all of the BCANY activities is listed on page 7 will name the Top 50 boy players and Top 50 www.anacondasports.com along with membership information. The school girl players in the state. There will be 10 play- special “Staff Rate” for up to 5 coaches from the ers named for each of the five classifications. same staff is a significant value and easy way to This will be done through the Board of Directors take care of your entire staff. Rawlings Supports BCANY members who represent each Section or Area. BCANY has a mutually beneficial In order to be named, the player’s coach must agreement with Rawlings. For each be a BCANY member. More details will be an- approved Rawlings basketball purchased nounced in the December newsletter and on the Accurate Email Address in New York State, Rawlings will make BCANY website. a donation to BCANY to support its is VERY Important! programs. This is a terrific way for every NEW ACTIVITY! PLEASE make sure you very clearly basketball coach in the state to support print your current email address on the BCANY. When you order basketballs for membership form when you renew for the the season, please make sure you order BCANY Establishes a 2008-2009 year. WE PREFER you provide Rawlings! a HOME EMAIL ADDRESS, so that you will BE SURE TO receive emails even when school is not in ORDER THE Coaches Assist Fund session. If you do choose to provide your RAWLINGS BCANY is establishing a Coaches Assist Fund. school email address, your school’s email BASKETBALL This will be based upon the very successful security system might think it is spam and program run by the Kentucky Association of kick it back. If possible, let your school Basketball Coaches. internet person know that if it has “BCANY” This fund will be used to assist member coaches in the subject line it is not spam. who are facing a catastrophic situation. The first A function of our “coming soon” website is step is to raise money to put into this fund. No the capability to communicate more often Coming in the December money will be disbursed until a proper amount using the members using email. More is in the fund to avoid it being rapidly depleted. timely information will come your way – so Newsletter At this year’s Fall Clinic there will be a 50-50 it is very important that you provide an (Sent to members only) drawing and BCANY t-shirts will be sold to get the fund going. If individual member coaches accurate email address. If you do not have an email address, you will not receive • Fall Clinic Highlights want to contribute to the BCANY Coaches As- If you do not use sist Fund, they may do so by writing a check these communications. email, please find some way to use • Pre-Season Teams to Watch (payable to BCANY), with a note that it is for the Coaches Assist Fund. Remember BCANY is a it — perhaps a family member or staff • 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees 501.c.3 organization, so donations to the fund member can help you out. are tax deductible. BCANY Offi cers: Board of directors to Meet in october President – Bob Cimmino, Mt. Vernon HS [email protected] 1st Vice President – Dave Powers, Tuxedo HS [email protected] If you have an item that you would like the Board to consider, please notify 2nd Vice President – Pat Cauley, Hamburg HS [email protected] Past President – Al Monaco, Williamsville South HS [email protected] the Board member who represents you or contact the Executive Director. Secretary – TBA Executive Director – Dave Archer [email protected] Board of Directors: Executive Board Summer Meeting COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES : Gina Castelli, Siena (Women) [email protected] BCANY’s Executive Board held their annual summer meeting in early Bob DiNardo, Concordia College (Women) [email protected] August. The purpose of this meeting was to review BCANY activities Scott Hemer, SUNY Geneseo (Women) [email protected] Mike MacDonald, Medaille College (Men) [email protected] and set short- and long-term plans.The ideas were then discussed for Tom Spanbauer, Cortland State (Men) [email protected] placement in the 2008-2009 membership year and/or in future years. The Jeannette Yeoman, Cortland State (Women) [email protected] JUCO REPRESENTATIVES ideas will be presented and discussed at the meeting of the entire Board Kevin Foley, Suffolk C.C. (Women) [email protected] of Directors this fall. Mike Huggler, Broome C.C. (Women) [email protected] Dave Pasiak, Onondaga CC (Men) [email protected] Rich Wrase, Suffolk C.C. (Men) [email protected] Some of the items discussed at the all day meeting were: SECTION 1 (1.) Enhancing the BCANY All Star teams in each class in each Section/ B – Bob Cimmino, Mt. Vernon HS [email protected] B – Anthony Nicodemo, WCBCA [email protected] Area, (2.) Naming the “TOP 50” Boys and Girls players (10 in each clas- G – Kelly Thompson, Putnam Valley HS [email protected] sifi cation) at the end of 2008-2009, (3.) 16 minute halves, (4.) Naming a SECTION 2 B – OJ Lescault, Hudson Falls HS [email protected] Most Outstanding Player in each Section/Area, (5.) Establishing a Coaches B – Brian Fruscio, Albany Academy [email protected] Assist Fund, (6.) Having a “Legends” category for the Hall of Fame, (7.) G – Ken Strube, Shenendehowa HS [email protected] SECTION 3 Starting to gather a basketball history for each high school in the stat (8.) B – Stan Evans, Rome Free Academy (ret) [email protected] plans for the 2008-2009 BCANY Coaches vs. Cancer efforts, (9.) the new B – Buddy Wleklinski, CBA [email protected] G – Larry Stockwell, Waterville CS [email protected] website, (10.) fall clinic, (11.)growth of membership, (12.) fi nances, (13.) G – John Cifonelli, Bishop Grimes HS [email protected] Hall of Fame, and (14.) AAU programs. SECTION 4 B – Mark Woitach, Johnson City HS [email protected] B – Ben Nelson, Bainbridge-Guilford HS [email protected] G – Andy Scott, Horseheads HS [email protected] G – Michele Tidick, Vestal HS [email protected] SECTION 5 B – Chris Cardon, Irondequoit HS [email protected] B – Jim Johnson, Greece-Athena [email protected] G – Ryan Raftery, Churchville-Chili HS [email protected] SECTION 6 B – Allan Monaco, Williamsville South HS [email protected] B – Pat Cauley, Hamburg CS [email protected] G – Chris Durr, Williamsville East HS [email protected] G – Frank Martin, Allegany-Limestone HS [email protected] SECTION 7 B – Larry Converse, Plattsburgh Seton HS [email protected] G – Greg Waters, Beekmantown CS [email protected] SECTION 8 B – Joe Lores, East Rockaway HS [email protected] G – Tom Gargiulo, Bethpage HS [email protected] G – Greg Mayerhofer, Floral Park HS [email protected] SECTION 9 G – Dave Powers, Tuxedo HS [email protected] B – Todd Rose, Washingtonville HS [email protected] B – Glen McGinnis, Cornwall HS [email protected] SECTION 10 www.anacondasports.com B – Bill Merna, Ogdensburg FA [email protected] G – Tim Knowlton, Gouverneur HS [email protected] SECTION 11 B – Bill Hempfl ing, Westhampton Beach HS Billhempfl [email protected] G – Warren Fuller, Wyandanch HS [email protected] NYC CATHOLIC B – Don Kent, Msgr. McClancy HS N/A B – Kevin Pigott, Fordham Prep [email protected] Publication Date G – Bob Mackey, Christ the King HS [email protected] The deadline for submission of information for the December, 2008 New NYC PRIVATE York Hoop Report is November 1, 2008. Short articles, favorite plays and B – Ray Barile, Horace Mann School [email protected] B – Jeff Weiss, Lawrence Woodmere Academy [email protected] news items are always welcome. G – Mike Junsch, Poly Prep [email protected] NYC PUBLIC B – Ralph Bacote, Bronx Science [email protected] B – Patrick Mangan, Frederick Douglas Academy [email protected] G – vacant Which Ball to Use? AT LARGE Mike Adey, NY Mills HS [email protected] RAWLINGS Paul Clune, Sullivan CC [email protected] basketballs are the offi cial basketball for the NYS Public Warren Dart, Saratoga Springs (Modifi ed) [email protected] High School Athletic Association. The Rawlings basketball must be Kevin Daugherty, Clinton CC Kevin.Daugherty.clinton.edu Dave Decker, AAU [email protected] used for regional, state semi–fi nals and state fi nal games. Rawlings is Mike Graney, Ticonderoga HS [email protected] also the offi cial basketball for the Basketball Coaches Association of Tom Greene, Offi cial [email protected] New York, Inc. For each Rawlings basketball purchased in New York Jack Halloran, Whitney Point-retired N/A Bob Hummel, Queensbury HS N/A State, Rawlings makes a donation to BCANY to support our programs. Ed Jones, Clinton CC N/A This is a terrifi c way for every basketball coach in the state to support Jim McGowan, retired [email protected] Doug Michalski, Lockport (Modifi ed) [email protected] BCANY. Ben Nelson, Assistant Director [email protected] Dick O’Neill, Monticello HS N/A Paul Roland, Mt. Vernon HS [email protected] Chris Russo, Monticello HS [email protected] Disclaimer Notice: Jason Semo, Liberty HS [email protected] Dean Schott, Lyons HS (ret) [email protected] The New York Hoop Report is published by BCANY. The information is Charlie Tarricone, Union Endicott (ret) [email protected] compiled by Dave Archer, Executive Director of BCANY. Information is sent Board Openings: There is currently a need on the BCANY Board of Directors for (1.) Division III Women’s College Coach from the Downstate area (below Poughkeepsie); in by Board members and others. Everything is not known about every (2.) Division III Men’s College Coach from the Downstate area (below Poughkeepsie); coach or every school. The only way we can gather information is if you and (3.) NYC Public School Girls Coach. If you are interested in serving, contact Dave Archer, Executive Director for a job description. send it in. Every effort is made for accuracy. Apologies are extended for any misprints. 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BCANY – Who we are To provide the opportunity for the exchange of information and ideas on the game of basketball with New York State governing bodies and BCANY members are from all scholastic and collegiate levels of coach- other state basketball coaches associations. ing throughout the State of New York. Also included as members are 5. Hall of Fame students, officials and fans. To recognize the lifetime contributions made by individuals to the game of basketball in NY State. BCANY Vision Statement – Where we want to be 6. Issues – Rules – Legislation To be a leading state basketball coaches association in regard to mem- To be the clearinghouse of issues facing coaches and the game of bership numbers, activities and services provided. basketball in NYS basketball and when appropriate, take necessary actions. Further, basketball game rules and state directives are monitored. BCANY Mission Statement – Why we exist 7. Membership The Basketball Coaches Association of New York, Inc., exists to promote To manage the membership process efficiently and economically. the sport of basketball statewide at all levels. Further, it seeks to improve the quality of coaching, foster friendship and statewide interaction among 8. Newsletter: New York Hoop Report basketball coaches. To publish one of the best state association newsletters in a timely fashion with pertinent information in order to educate, inform and allow the exchange of ideas. BCANY is a Service Organization – We provide 9. Organization and Operations service To operate based on the BCANY Constitution. The Board of Direc- The Basketball Coaches Association of New York, Inc., is a service tors will lead the Association in an inclusive democratic manner. organization. The Board of Directors affirms that by far the best reason To conduct Association operations (informational and financial) for joining BCANY is to provide service to fellow coaches, players and processes in an efficient and economical manner. the game of basketball in general. 10. Professional Development and Growth To provide the opportunity for coaches to grow professionally. BCANY Structure – How we are organized 11. Programs and Activities: 1. A Constitution, By–Laws and an operation plan are in place. To offer programs for players and coaches to promote the game of 2. The BCANY Board of Directors consists of Boys and Girls high school basketball and to provide service to others. coaches from each NYSPHSAA section, NYC Public, Private and 12. Publicity and Public Relations Catholic schools. Also, Men’s and Women’s coaches at the Division To promote the name and activities of the Association throughout I, II, III and Junior College levels. New York State. 3. BCANY is designated as a 501.c.3. organization by the IRS. 13. Section/Area Activities: To provide a local (Section or area) presence of BCANY as an BCANY – Core Processes – this is what we do opportunity for communication, networking, education and recogni- tion. 1. Awards and Recognition: 14. Social – Networking: To recognize the efforts and accomplishments of coaches, players and contributors to the game of basketball. To provide networking opportunities in a social setting for coach- es. 2. All Star Games and Showcase Events: 15. Sponsorship – Partnership: Operate Showcase Events for high school players. To develop appropriate business relationships to generate revenue 3. Clinics: (Fall and Spring) for the growth of the association. To establish “win–win” opportunities To operate the best basketball coaches clinic in the northeast in terms between the Association and other businesses. of attendance, and educational, social and networking opportunities. 16. Web Site: www.BCANY.org 4. Communication: To have one of the best, user–friendly websites among state sports associations by providing useful information. www.BCANY.org

Fall 2008 3 From the Executive Director Dave Archer Under the leadership of President Bob Cimmino and the tireless efforts of our volunteer Board of Directors, BCANY had a great year in 2007-2008. (The highlights of 2007-2008 are contained in this issue.) Our 27th Annual Fall Clinic is shaping up as a great learning, social and professional experience. I encourage you and your entire staff to attend this clinic – you will not be disappointed. Complete information on the Fall 2008 clinic is inserted in this issue. Our website is changing. Digital Sports is designing a new website for us. The web address will not change: www. BCANY.org. This is a huge step forward for BCANY as the new site will provide the opportunity to communicate more often and more effi ciently. This is a major change for us and we hope that you will be patient as we make this transition – as I am confi dent you will like the results! This past summer in Louisville, I was honored to be elected President of the National High School Basketball Coaches Directors for the next three years. The main goal of NHSBCD is to provide a strong and infl uential voice for high school basketball coaches at the national level (related article in this issue). The NHSBCD has 22 states allied together and is growing steadily. This meeting of the leaders of state basketball coaches associations is like a “clinic” on how to improve the operations of the organziations. Great exchange of ideas! As the President of NHSBCD, I had the opportunity to make a presentation to the Board of Directors of the National Asssociation of Basketball Coaches at their meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. I was able to bring out the concerns of high school coaches to a very receptive group. The BCANY Executive Committee met in early August to plan for this year and beyond. BCANY is now in its 27th year as an orga- nization. We have grown both in number of members and more signifi cantly in programs and activities to serve our coaches and players. BCANY operates on 16 “Core Processes” that are listed in this issue. I urge you to renew your membership or join for the fi rst time as soon as you can and I will process memberships each week. I look forward to your involvement in BCANY activities. I will be as responsive as possible to any questions or requests. I am a retired Social Studies teacher, but keep busy with BCANY work and other endeavors. If I am not home when you call, I will usually be able to get back to you within a day or two. It is easiest to reach me by email: [email protected] I look forward to seeing you at the clinic. Regards, Dave

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As was reported in the December New York Hoop Report, at the Fall meeting of the NYSPHSAA Executive Committee a resolu- tion was passed: “For the 2008-2009 season, Get Involved in each Section has the opportunity to experiment with two 16 minute halves rather than four 8 BCANY!! minute quarters, if they so desire. This will be Please consider getting involved either at the completely voluntary and will NOT be utilized in local level or in general, statewide. league contests. (Tournaments and non-league games only). As coaches we are all busy, but if we each give a little of our time and expertise our organization As you are aware, BCANY has been discussing grows stronger. the concept of 18-minute halves for the past year LOCALLY or so. Getting permission to experiment with 16-minute halves in the 2008-2009 season is a Each Section/Area has a Member of the Board step in that direction. of Directors and an Assistant Director. You can contact either of them to offer your help. 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Organize a golf tournament of BCANY (607) 785-7032 • (607) 757-9691 (& fax) The Assistant Coach Award is to honor any members [email protected] • http://www.bcany.org longtime assistant coach (junior varsity, fresh- 6. Help organize a Coaches and Offi cials com- men, junior high, etc.) who has shown dedication mittee to promote sportsmanship to basketball, their school and community, and 7. Help with a Coaches vs. Cancer activity the students they educated. Assistant Coach Awards will be presented at the Annual BCANY 8. Most anything else you think would work! What is BCANY? Clinic, October 3-4, 2008 in Albany. BCANY is a professional and service organiza- A minimum of 15 years of service as an assistant IN GENERAL tion comprised of basketball coaches of all levels coach is needed to be eligible. To volunteer some time and effort for BCANY in from throughout the entire state. BCANY is general, please contact Dave Archer, Executive the only organization that exists specifi cally for Please send an email or letter to Dave Archer, basketball coaches in New York State. BCANY Director. Some areas where help is needed are: Executive Director, with the name of the As- takes a leadership role in providing professional sistant Coach, school(s) coached at by August (1.) Fall Clinic in Albany, (2.) Showcase Events development opportunities for coaches and in 1 each year. (3.) Write an article for the newsletter, (4.) Spring positively promoting our game. BCANY is an Clinic in Buffalo advocate and watch dog for our game, players Peter Bonomolo, Nyack HS and Andy Gargiulo, and coaches. We try to use our infl uence to Bethpage HS. improve basketball in our state. Fall 2008 5 New Balance – BCANY 2008 Coach of the Year Award Winners Men – Division I – Steve Donahue, Cornell University Coach Steve Donahue is the 2007-08 BCANY – New Balance Men’s Basketball Division I Coach of the Year. The BCANY selection is chaired by Coach Mike MacDonald of Medaille College. Coach Donahue led the Big Red to its first Ivy League (Ancient Eight) title and NCAA Tournament bid in 20 years. Donahue directed Cornell to a school record 22 wins against six losses, going undefeated in Ivy League play. He was also named Coach of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (district) and the United States Basketball Writers Association. Women – Division I – Quentin Hillsman, Syracuse University Syracuse Head Coach Quentin Hillsman is the BCANY - New Balance Division I Coach of the Year. The selection committee was chaired by Coach Gina Castelli of Siena College. Hillsman Led Syracuse to a 22 + 8 record and a bid to the NCAA Tournament. It was the first NCAA Tournament appearance for Syracuse since 2002. He was also named Big East Coach of the Year. Men – Division III – Tom Curle, Plattsburgh State Plattsburgh State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tom Curle is the Men’s College Division BCANY New Balance Coach of the Year. The BCANY selection committee is chaired by Ed Jones. Coach Curle led the Cardinals to their third straight State University of New York Athletic Conference Championship and an NCAA Division III tournament appearance in as many years, reaching the Sweet Sixteen. Curle was named the top coach in the East Region by both the NABC and D3hoops.com. Women – Division III – Pete Lonergan, Medaille College Medaille College Head Women’s Coach Pete Lonergan is the BCANY New Balance Women’s College Coach of the Year. Medialle notched a 26 + 3 record, winning the Allegheny Mountain College Conference for the third consecutive year. Medialle also received an NCAA Division III tournament bid for the third straight year. Lonergan has also served as Head Men’s Coach at St. Francis University (Loreto, PA) and Niagara University. His coaching career spans 25 years as a head or assistant coach. Men – Junior College – Andre Cook, Hudson Valley C.C. Coach Andre Cook of Hudson Valley C.C. is the Men’s Junior College BCANY New Balance Coach of the Year. Cook led Hudson Valley to a 30 + 1 record, including an undefeated 16 + 0 in the Mountain Valley Conference. In Cook’s four years at Hudson Valley, he has an 87 + 36 overall record. Previously he had been the Head Coach at Hudson Falls HS. He also served as the Adirondack Region scho- lastic coach in the Empire State Games. Women – Junior College – Bobby Allison, Mohawk Valley C.C. Coach Bob Allison is the BCANY New Balance Women’s Junior College Coach of the Year. Allison led Mohawk Valley to the Moun- tain Valley Conference, Region 3 titles. They finished as National runner-up. Allison’s record at Mohawk Valley is 187 + 16 leading his teams to many titles and himself being named Coach of the Year numerous times. Boys – High School – Jeff Anastasia, Olean HS Coach Jeff Anastasia is the BCANY New Balance Boys High School Coach of the Year. He led Olean to a 25 + 3 record. Olean won their seventh consecutive league title. His teams have a 47 game league win streak going. Anastasia’s squad won the NYSPHSAA Class B State Championship. His twenty-one season record at Olean is 371 + 105. Girls – High School – Co-Coach of the Year, Ken Strube, Shenendehowa HS Coach Ken Strube is the BCANY New Balance Girls HS Co-Coach of the Year. This season, Coach Strube led his team to a 21 + 3 record this season including a Suburban Council and Section 2 Class AA champi- onships. He also notched win number 500 this season! Ken was named Section 2 Coach of the Year and Women’s Basketball Coaches Association District 2 Coach of the Year. Girls – High School – Co-Coach of the Year Alex Reyda, Ripley HS Coach Alex Reyda of Ripley HS (Section 6) is the BCANY New Balance Girls HS Co- Coach of the Year. Coach Reyda led Ripley to a 16 + 9 record. Ripley won the first Sectional title in school history. They continued and won the Regional and finished as a state semi- finalist. Coach Reyda worked with this year’s junior and senior class from the time they were in 7th and 8th grade. Coach Reyda in several years not only coached the varsity team, but the Modified and JV teams as well. Victory Awards BCANY continues to honor coaches that have reached milestone number of 200 Wins - Certificates have been or will be sent to the winners victories at the varsity level in New York State. Over 1000 coaches have been Shelagh Amann, Hackley School, Stan Bujacich, Wantagh HS, Rob Gravelle, honored to date. Coaches receive a certificate for achieving 100 and 200 S.S. Seward HS, Steve Monks, Horseheads HS, Dave Pasiak, Onondaga wins. Plaques are awarded for 300 + victories. The plaques are symbolic in C.C. nature to recognize achievements in the basketball coaching profession and 400 Wins - Plaques to be awarded at the Fall 2008 Clinic will be presented at the Annual Clinic in Albany on October 3-4, 2008. Al Best, Mynderse Academy, John Demas, W.C. Bryant HS If you have passed a milestone, please send your name, the name of your 500 Wins - Plaques to be awarded at the Fall 2008 Clinic school and the number of wins achieved to the Executive Director. Names received after August 1st will automatically be saved for the next year. The Ken Strube, Shenendehowa HS, Al Knapp, VV.S. HS categories are: 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 plus wins. The following names Mike Rapone, Notre Dame of Batavia have been received for the 2008 awards: 600 Wins - Plaques to be awarded at the Fall 2008 Clinic 100 Wins - Certificates have been or will be sent to the winners. Charles Granby, Campus Magnet HS Chris Depew, Sullivan CC, Todd Julien, Pittsford Mendon, Ryan Raftery, Churchville-Chili HS, Mark Vogt, Penfield HS. 6 Fall 2008 Membership Year – Need to Renew Booklet for New The BCANY 2007–2008 membership year ends on September 30, 2008. A member must have re- joined to receive the $10.00 discount at the Annual Fall Clinic. The 2008–2009 membership card is Basketball Coaches yellow. If you don’t have one, you need to renew! Following the lead of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches and the Basketball Membership Form 3. Publishes four timely newsletters (Fall, Coaches Association of Michigan, BCANY December, February, Spring). has produced a booklet for new basketball A membership form is contained in this newslet- coaches. Coach Pat Cauley (Hamburg HS) ter. Please note that it is two–sided. One side 4. Presents Coach of the Year Awards in each section or area. organized and edited this booklet now being is for individual memberships ($30 for a head offered for the third year. This booklet is written coach and $15 for each assistant). The other 5. Names Statewide Coach of the Year for a new coach just starting out. It provides help- side is for the $70 staff rate of up to five coaches Awards for Boys and Girls High School, ful hints and things to think about as a person Please print all infor- Men and Women College and Junior Col- from the same program. embarks on a journey in this great profession. mation accurately and legibly. lege with New Balance. Copies are available at no charge. Just email $70 Staff Rate 6. Presents Victory Awards for coaches Dave Archer ([email protected]) and a copy achieving a milestone number of wins. will be emailed to you. The $70 staff rate (for up to five coaches from 7. Presents Assistant Coach Award for dedi- the same staff) is very popular. This is a great cated sub–varsity coaches. way for a Head Coach to reward their staff and Website: “Post It” help with their professional growth. 8. Presents Coaching Dedication Award for coaches with 15 or more years of service. www.BCANY.org Retiree Memberships 9. Operates the NYS Basketball Hall of Retired coaches who were active members for Fame, with annual inductions. Check out the BCANY website for a variety of at least five years may remain BCANY members 10. Provides Recognition Certificates available information about basketball in New York State. for free. However, you must fill out a new ap- to present to people important to your There is a category on the BCANY home page plication each year. program. titled “Post-It.” This is an opportunity for mem- 11. Annually names “Mr. NY Basketball” and bers to post information such as scrimmages Membership Categories “Miss NY Basketball”. and games needed, tournaments, job openings, $30 Active: Any high school and col- and other announcements. Simply email the in- 12. Annually names Junior College and Col- formation you would like posted to Dave Archer, lege head coaches lege Division Players of the Year. $15 Staff: Executive Director at [email protected]. It Any scholastic staff (JV, 13. There is a discount at the Fall Clinic. will be posted on the website within one week modified, assistant) or col- 14. Free hospitality at the State Tournament. of receipt and will remain posted for one month legiate assistant coach. 15. Discount hotel rates for State Tournament. unless you send another email telling us to take $15 Associate: AAU coaches, family, 16. Maintains a web site: www.BCANY.org. it off. If you want it posted for more than one friends, fans month, simply send another email. 17. Professional Development Committee to $15 Student: College students enrolled help coaches develop. in a coaching course Free: 18. Advisory and Issues Committee to keep on Retired coaches) top of issues that face coaches. The Coaching Dedication Award is to honor For Your Players: coaches in New York State who have coached for a number of years. Different sized plaques for Money Back Guarantee 19. Honors Scholar Athlete Awards with certifi- 15 years, 20 years, 25 years and continuing in 5 If you join BCANY for 2008–2009 and at the end cates. of the membership year you are not satisfied year increments are presented. Coaching Dedi- 20. Presents the Academic All State Team with BCANY – your membership dues will be New Balance. cation Awards will be presented at the Annual refunded to you. You simply need to write a brief Award with BCANY Clinic, October 3-4, 2008 in Albany. letter to Dave Archer, Executive Director, listing 21. Presents the Team Academic All State New Balance. Please send an email or letter to Dave Archer, the reason(s) you are not satisfied and a refund Award with Executive Director, with the name of the coach, will be sent to you. 22. Awards scholarships annually. number of years as a head coach and the 23. Conducts Statewide Free throw and names of the school(s) coached at by August 1 Free Membership for NEW Head 3–point contests. each year: 40 Years: Charles Granby, Campus 24. Names the Top 50 Players in the state. Magnet HS, 35 Years: Bill Merna, Ogdensburg Coaches 25. Conducts “Showcase Events” to display FA; 25 Years: Greg Mayerhofer, Floral Park If you are a new head coach in a New York players’ talents. HS; Pete Cerrone, Farmingdale HS; Stephanie State high school and have never been a BCANY 26. Names “BCANY All Section or Area Joannon, Port Washington HS; 20 Years:Jeff An- member – you can receive one year of member- Teams” in many sections. astasia, Olean HS; and 15 Years: Stan Bujacich, ship free! Our Board of Directors believes so For Others: Wantagh HS, Shari Rossler, Massapequa HS, strongly in BCANY that they have authorized this Spencer Mayfield, White Plains. offer. Simply fill out the membership form and 27. Encourages and monitors Coaches vs. write across the top “New Head Coach.” Cancer Program activities. 28. Provides Official of the Year Awards in Why Join BCANY? What does it do each section or area. for me? 29. Provides a Service Award in each area/ section. • The only organization in the state existing Suggestions: solely for the good of basketball coaches and 30. Provides the Golden Media Award for long time media members. Your suggestions for the improvement players. of BCANY are always welcome. Just 31. Provides the Golden Whistle Award for offi- contact Dave Archer, Executive Director • Professional development and networking. cials providing 20 or more years of service. For Coaches: with your comments. We enjoy hearing 32. Recognizes “Great Teams” in NYS basket- what you like and what you would like to 1. Promotes sportsmanship. ball history. see improved. 2. Provides the opportunity to provide service for the great game of basketball. Fall 2008 7 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2007-2008 In Review ❖ ❖ ❖❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ All BCANY Teams in most Sections/Areas BCANY “Frees and Threes” Contest for 2007- 2008 2007-2008 Golden Media Award -123 individuals honored 3 point Shot Contest A Golden Media Award certificate was pre- Clinics Girls Individual (minimum of 40 made) sented to Golden Media Award is a certificate 26th Annual Fall Clinic Amanda Rothstein, Horseheads HS (4)** to be awarded to any member of the media 4th Annual Spring Clinic in Buffalo 42-109 .3853 who has done an outstanding job in covering Girls Team (minimum of 65 made) scholastic and/or collegiate basketball. A letter Showcase Events Churchville-Chili HS (5) ** 107-307 .3485 of nomination should be sent to Dave Archer, 3rd Annual Boys High School in Buffalo Boys Individual (minimum of 40 made) BCANY Executive Director containing the 4th Annual Girls High School held in Albany Joe Licata, Williamsville South (6)** nominee’s name, address, and a description of Hall of Fame Induction 74 - 168 .4404 the work they have done. Boys Team (minimum of 100 made) Nearly 400 guests attended the BCANY Hall of Derrick Balinsky - Hornell Evening Tribune; Fame Induction this past March at the Glens Williamsville South (6) ** Jeff DiVeronica - Rochester Democrat and Falls Civic Center. Coaches: (alphabetical): 174 - 489 .3558 Chronicle; Richard Ross - The River Reporter; Foul Shooting 2007-2008 Ogdensburg Journal Vincent Cannizzaro, Girls coach at Christ the Girls Individual (minimum of 60 made) Dave Shea - ; Kevin King HS, NYC Catholic; Warren Fuller, Girls Stevens - Binghamton, Press & Sun-Bulletin; coach at Wyandanch HS, Section 11; Jim Jaclyn McKenna, Elwood John Glenn HS (8)** Shawn Vargo - Corning Leader. 125-143 .8741 Gatto, Boys coach at St. John’s Prep, NYC Girls Team (minimum of 190 made) A letter of nomination should be sent to Dave Catholic; Dick Harvey, Boys coach at Kenmore Boys Individual ( minimum of 70 made) Archer, BCANY Executive Director containing West HS, Section 6; John Lauro, Girls coach Boys Team (minimum of 200 made) the nominee’s name, address, and a descrip- at Tuxedo, North Salem, Sleepy Hollow, John tion of the work they have done. Jay and Greeley HS, Section 1; Joe Loudis, Akron HS (6)** 256-363 .7052 Boys coach at Cohoes, Mechanicville HS, *BCANY Coaches of the Year 2007-2008 Leaders of State Basketball Coaches Section 2; John Meehan, Boys coach at Boys Coaches of the Year Kerhonkson, Rondout, Marlboro HS, Sec- Associations Meet Section 1: Lou Panzanaro, Peekskill HS tion 9; Ken Thomas, Girls coach at Haldane, by Al Monaco, Past President Section 2: Dan Calhoun, Hoosic Valley HS Poughkeepsie-Lourdes, Millbrook HS, Section Section 3: Norm Stamboly, Utica Proctor HS Four years ago, Dave Archer met with represen- 1 and Michele Tidick, Girls coach at Vestal HS, Steve Porter, West Canada Valley CS tatives from a handful of leaders of other state Section 4 Section 4: Jerry Mackey, Oneonta HS basketball coaches associations. Last year, the 8th Annual BCANY New Balance Academic Section 5: Ron Ceravolo, Newark HS group formally organized as the National High All State Teams Section 6: Jeff Anastasia, Olean HS School Basketball Coaches Directors, (NHSBCD) in order to give state high school basketball coaches 34 student athletes were named to the 2008 Section 7: Dan Dorsett, Ticonderoga HS associations a greater voice on high school bas- New Balance All Academic Team while two Section 8: Darius Burton, Baldwin HS ketball issues and decisions. Today that group has Boys’ teams and eight Girls’ teams were Section 9: Dave Osczepinski, Minisink Valley HS grown to 23 states and Dave has the lead role in honored as New Balance Team-All Academic Section 10: Aaron Jones, Madrid-Waddington HS this national organization as its’ President. I had squads Section 11: No nomination received the pleasure as BCANY’s delegate of attending this 31 Scholar Athletes Honored LI/Queens Private: Jeff Weiss, Lawrence year’s NHSBD meeting with Dave in Louisville, KY 19th Annual Scholarships Awarded Woodmere Academy on July 22 and 23rd and the growth and influence of this organization has been just phenomenal in such Each winner received a $300 Scholarship from NYC Public: “AA” Dwayne Morten, Abraham Lincoln a short period of time and this is great news for all of BCANY. us involved in high school basketball. The winners were announced by BCANY “A” Donial Rodriguez, Samuel Gompers HS We had meetings with representatives from the Scholarship Committee, which is chaired by Bill National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Merna, a Board of Directors member and coach “B” Dennis Watson, Acorn Social and the National Federation of State High School at Ogdensburg Free Academy. Justice HS Associations(NFHS) and Coaches vs. Cancer. Steve Karnyski - Depew HS - Sec. 6; Divine NYC Private: Ray Voelkel, Collegiate School We are now considered to be the representative and voice of high school basketball in the U.S. Sebuharara - Vestal - Section 4; Terry Parham Bill McNally, Poly Prep NHSBCD will now have a role with the NFHS in any - Indian River HS - Section 3;Sara Lafave - NYC Catholic: Greg Dolan, St.Agnes HS new rule changes and we will also lead the NABC Ogdensburg Free Academy - Section 10; Nick Girls Coaches of the Year High School Congress. The NHSBCD will make a D’ Alessandro - Sackets Harbor H. S. - Section Section 1: Lorraine Moylan, Pearl River HS report to the NABC Board of Directors annually and 3; Joshua Douglas -Ausable Valley H. S. - Section 2: Ken Strube, Shenendehowa HS provide members for committees as requested. We Section 7; Walter Dorman, Hoosic Valley HS are also helping to form coaches associations in 52 Golden Whistle Awards Section 3: Jim Marsh, Corcoran HS states that do not currently have one. 6 Golden Media Awards Section 4: Colleen Jayne, Seton Catholic We had meetings with the directors from states as “Mr. New York Basketball” for 2008 Central far away as California, Texas and South Carolina and I realized that BCANY under Dave Archer is Sylven Landesberg of Holy Cross HS in Flushing Section 5: Ryan Raftery, Churchville-Chili HS Section 6: Alex Reyda, Ripley HS considered a leader among state associations. We “Miss New York Basketball” for 2008 Section 7: Chad Keysor, Saranac CS are the 6th largest association in the country and Shenise Johnson of Rush Henrietta HS now in our 27th year we are also the 10th oldest Section 8: Greg Mayerhofer, Floral Park coaches association. We are also one of only 6 2007-2008 College Players of the Year Memorial states to provide Showcase events and one of only Men’s Co-Players of the Year – Anthony Wil- Section 9: Steve Garner, Kingston HS 5 states to provide two annual coaching clinics. The liams, SUNY Plattsburgh – Travis Gorman, Section 10: Shawn Dack, Hammond CS meetings were a real eye opener on the services SUNY Plattsburgh Section 11: Dave Goodman, Hampton Bays HS that BCANY provides as compared to many other Mike Petre, North Babylon HS states and we are considered a role model for many Women’s Player of the Year – Jessica Laing, NYC Public: No nominations received other associations. I feel privileged to have been SUNY Cortland NYC Private: Shelagh Amann, Hackley School able to attend these meetings and your continued JUCO Men – B.J. McDowell – Sullivan County CC NYC Catholic: No nominations received support and membership in BCANY are important JUCO Women – Brittany Williams - FLCC as BCANY continues to play a prominent role in the direction of high school basketball.

8 Fall 2008 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Some Thoughts About Shooting Bulletin Board: Central New York College Exposure by Paul Clune, Sullivan C.C., BCANY Professional Development Committee Chair Shootout (Formerly the V-V-S Col- lege Shootout) will be held at V.V. S. High School: Girls: Sunday, Septem- As coaches, no matter what level or gender, that a team that shoots well from the 3-point Boys: we are always looking for ways to improve the line can make a big difference in any game. ber 28 and Visit their website at: shooting performance of our players. With the www.knappbasketbal.com or contact 15 feet: I left this one last because it has a lot Coach Al Knapp at 315-264-0297. improved athleticism of players and the “get of components to it. Let us start with the con- 8th Annual Onondaga Community Col- to the rack” attitude prevalent in today’s game, cept that it is free throw distance and therefore lege Fall Shootout players don’t seem to shoot the ball as well as muscle memory can improve shooting percent- – Saturday & Sunday, in the past. With this in mind, I have developed age both during play and with foul shots. I October 25 & 26, at Onondaga Community a concept that has helped our players improve teach the players to get to this position out College in Syracuse, NY. Varsity level there shooting percentages in game situations. of our transition and half court offense either teams and players. $375 per team. Each The concept consists of teaching players scor- before they receive the ball or with the dribble. team plays a minimum of five games. Pool ing techniques from three areas on the floor. We practice catch and shoot drills and dribble play on Saturday. Tournament format on These areas are: 1.) around the basket, 2.) 15 pull up jump shots (what I call a “pro move”) Sunday. Stop clock 16 minute half games feet and, 3.) 3-point line. I use specific shot from 15 feet. If the players are willing to get to officiated by certified officials. For more techniques from each of the areas to give play- a 15’ spot instead of 12’ or 13’ or 17’ and take information call (315) 498-2510 or e-mail ers the best opportunity to be successful from shots, the percentage of shots that go in will [email protected] . each. I then discuss how we want to get these increase. The repeated practice from this dis- Central NY, Coaches vs. Cancer shots out of our transition game and half court tance with both shooting drills and fouls shots Coaches Clinic offense during a game. will increase ability and performance and result A Coaches vs. Cancer Basketball Clinic in greater confidence in the players shooting Around the basket: Obviously players should will be Saturday October 18, 2008 at ability. I have also experienced better results in be able to make lay ups and short jump shots Cicero-North Syracuse HS. Staff confirmed: facing the basket but also should be able to foul shooting percentages by our players due to the use of this concept. Ben Drake – “The Gun” Shoot-A -Way; score with their back to the basket. Some Quentin Hillsman, SU Women’s Coach; of the moves we regularly practice are the This concept is easily applied to the offenses Mike Hopkins, SU Assistant Coach; Buddy step-dribble-step move, Mikan and reverse you run as a team. For example, take the “flex” Wleklinski, CBA Syracuse and Dave Pa- Mikan, inside pivot (Sikma) move, and drop offense, which is popular at every level from siak, OCC, will be on the clinic staff. For step moves. We also practice power moves modified to college. The three basic shots that more information email Hank Fengler at: (while being hit by defenders) and catching and you get from this offense is an “around the [email protected]. finishing when going toward the basket. Most basket” move off the flex cut, a 15-foot jump coaches do these drills already and this should shot at the elbow or a 3-pointer off the top or not be anything new to most of you. We often wing. Think about the sets or concepts you add other shots and moves and make sure all use on offense and I think you will find that this of our players practice these shots. theory of shot selection will apply as well. You 3-point line: This shot has revolutionized the may have to make some modifications, but if game and most coaches have made it a part applied, I think you will have better results in of their game plan. It is the same distance no shooting percentage. matter where it is taken and therefore can be Obviously, there is a lot more that goes into this made consistently using muscle memory. One concept, but hopefully it will help your players thing I try to stress is for our players to “toe-the- to become better scores in game situations. line” so that the shot is the same distance each Please do not hesitate to contact me if you time it is taken. Obviously, not all players are would like discuss this concept in further detail going to be allowed to shoot “3s” in game situ- at [email protected] ations. However, most coaches would agree

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❖ I really appreciate the scholarship that you awarded me with. It is really a great honor to be one of the few to receive it. Divine Sebuharara, Vestal HS

Fall 2008 9 10 Fall 2008 Great teams?? BCANY is providing a forum for a listing of past great high school DYNASTY teams in New York State. There are two categories: (1) One Avoca Central (Boys), (Section 5) Coach Marv Skillman, 1987- Season and (2) Dynasty. 1990, 79 + 4 To be listed for the One Season category provide: (1.) the Brookfi eld CS (Section 3), Boys Team, Coach Al Knapp. 190- school, ( 2. ) the coach (3.) the year, (4.) the fi nal record, (5.) list 33 record post-season titles won, (6) one paragraph of no more than fi ve sentences to describe why this was a great team. Cornwall Central HS Boys (Section 9) 1971-1972 (21 + 0), 1972-1973 (21 + 0)…42 straight wins under Head Coach Glen To be listed for the Dynasty Category provide: (1.) the school, McGinnis, assisted by Ernest Marvin (2.) the coach(es), (3.) the years, (4). overall won-lost record dur- ing the dynasty years. (5.) post season championships won and Fallsburg Central - Boys (Section 9) Coach James McDermott, (6.) one paragraph of no more than 5 sentences to describe why Assistant Coach Martin Van Vleet the school team was a dynasty. Submit the information to Dave The Years: 1969-1975, Overall record during those years 108 Archer, Executive Director by mail or email (no phone calls). + 13 Here is a list of Great Teams received so far: Fort Edward HS - Boys (Section 2) 2000-2006, Coach George ONE SEASON: Conley, won 5 of 6 Sectional Class D titles B (Section 2), 2000-2002, Coach Karen Bonitatibus, 27 + Hamilton CS (Section 3), Boys team, Coach Tom Blackford,1992- 1, Elwood/John Glenn HS - Girls (Section 1) Coach Andrew 2001, a 209 and 37 record Athanas, 29 + 0 Harrisville CS Pirates (Section 10,) 1974-1981, Coach Chuck Hamilton CS (Section 3), Boys team, Coach Tom Blackford. Folsom, 7 seasons, won 144 games and lost 20 1993-94,26 + 1 Indian Lake Central School (Section 7) Head Coach John Hamilton CS (Section 3) Boys team, 1999-2000,Coach Tom Reynolds…44-3 over three seasons), 1997 state ranking #4 went Blackford, 25 + 20-2 overall, lost in Section 7 semifi nals on a half-court shot at Indian Lake Central School (Section 7),Head Coach John buzzer (12-0 league record) Reynolds 1997-98, 17 + 6 Lackawanna HS - Boys (Section 6) 1974-1979. Head Coach LaSalle Academy, (New York City), 1997, Coach Bill Aberer, Bill Bilowus, Assistant Coach Joe Foley.With an overall record Assisted by Ray Polanco and Al Barbosa, 27 + 1 of 104 + 10 Mynderse Academy - Boys LaSalle Senior HS, Niagara Falls, (Section 6) 1987-88, Coach (Section 5), Coach Rod Verkey. Patrick Monti Assistant Coach Frank Rotundo, record of 27 + 1978-1982, 73 games and lost 4 Nyack HS - Boys LaSalle Senior HS, Niagara Falls, (Section 6) 1994-1995 Coach (Section 1), 1994-2001. Coach Gary Gray, Patrick Monti, Assistant Coach Frank Rotundo, 26-1 record, recorded 170 wins against 16 losses Maria Regina HS, Uniondale NY, Girls (Section 8) Coach Greg Newark Central HS (Section 5), 1989-1991 (1989: 20 +2, 1990: Mayerhofer, 1983-1984, 26 + 1 24+3, 1991: 22-4), 66 + 9, Coach Ron Ceravolo Mynderse Academy - Boys (Section 5), 1991-1992, Coach Ogdensburg Free Academy - Boys(Section 10): Coaches: Bill Scott Smith, 26 + 0 Merna, Mark Brady (Varsity Assistant), Mike Sargent (JV), 2002-3 Nyack HS -Boys (Section 1), 1987-88, Coach Gary Gray, 21 (20-4) ; 2003-4 (25-2); 2004-5 (22-3); 2005-6 (26-1); 2006-7 + 5 (24-3); 2007-8 (23-4). OFA has a 140-17 record over this six year period and has gone 75-3 in league play Prattsburgh Vikings CS - Boys (Section 5) – 1990-1991- Coach Prattsburgh Vikings C S - Boys Jim Burke, record: 29 - 0 (Section 5) 1985-1992 (8 years) Coach Jim Burke years Record of 176 – 19 Rome Catholic HS - Boys (Section 3), 1995-96, Coach Jim LaSalle Senior HS, Niagara Falls - Boys Kenny, Final record of 23+1 (Section 6) 1987-88 through 1995-96 (9 years) Coach Patrick Monti, Assistant Coach Suffolk Community College-Selden - Men 2002-2003, Coach Frank Rotundo 211-21 record 91% winning percentage, Red Rich Wrase,National Junior College Athletic Association – Na- Hook HS -Boys (Section 9). 2001-2006 (fi ve years). Coach Rod tional Champions, record of 31 + 1 Chando. Recorded 110 wins against only 10 losses, Shenende- Suffolk Community College-Selden; Men 003-2004, Coach howa HS Boys (Section 2). 1982-1991, Coach Jim Zullo, nine Rich Wrase NJCAA – National Champions, record of 34 + 0 year record of 191 + 26, winning. St. Aloysius Academy, Rome NY, (Section 3) 1932-1933, Coach St.Johnsville Central School - Girls (Section 2 ) 1989-1995, Stanley Evans record was 18 + 3 (7 years) Coach Pam Macek, record: 167 - 10 Watervliet HS - Boys (Section 2), 1990-1991, Coach George St. Raymond’s - Boys (NYC Catholic) 1990-2000, Coach Gary Mardigan, fi nal record of 28 + 0 DeCesare. St. Raymond’s went 211 + 88 during this stretch Wells CS,- Boys (Section 7) Coach Randy Begeal, record 22 Watervliet HS - Boys (Section 2), - (1989-1990) (1990-1991) + 2 (1991-1992) record of 75-3, Coach George Mardigan Westhampton HS Boys (Section 11), 1997-98, Coach Rich Wells CS, Boys (Section 7) Coach Randy Begeal, 1984-1990. Wrase, record of 28 + 0 Over six seasons won 84 games while losing only 14 Whitney Point HS Boys (Section 4), 1970-71, Coach Jack Whitney Point HS - Boys (Section 4), Coach Jack Halloran, Halloran,record of 20 + 1 and ranked # 1 in the NYSSWA Poll, 1987-88: 19 + 5, 1988-89: 25 + 1, 1989-90: 18+ 5, 1990-91: 23+ in the small school category 3, 1991-92: 21 + 2, 1992-93:, 23 + 4. Total of 129 + 20

Fall 2008 11 News From Around the State Each member of the Board of Directors is Dale Rashford of Utica Bd #51 IAABO. Section unexpectedly passed away recently. A former supposed to provide information on their Sec- 3 has four offi cials working in Division I – BCANY member, his teams have experienced tion/Area for this section of NY Hoop Report. Michael Kitz, D.J. Carstensen, Rusty Cooper, a great deal of success over the years includ- Naturally, the amount of news items that take and Pat Driscoll. Driscoll was the alternate in ing the 2001 Section 3 Class B2 Title. Coach place over the summer are fewer than pre- this year’s NCAA Semifi nals and Finals held in Maurer’s Team was the number three seed in sented in the other three issues. San Antonio, Texas. Coach Steve Evans, Head Class B2 with a record of 15-5 in 2007-2008. He Section 1 Boys: Several off-season changes Coach at LeMoyne College, had 36 teams at was the highly successful coach of the Wildcats have occurred, headlined by the resignation of this year’s Team Camp, which was held August Girl’s Varsity Softball Team as well. He will be Kennedy Catholic’s Tom Nelligan. In his 10 plus 2-3 at LeMoyne College. Norwich HS defeated greatly missed by all of us in the Center State years, Nelligan captured four Sectional Champi- Jamesville-Dewitt in the Varsity tournament Conference and Section 3. onships and a NYS Federation Title. JV coach while Oneida HS won the JV tournament. In Section 4 Girls: In coaching changes, Laura Colin Hanahoe will take over beginning in No- their second year, the “King of Kings” league, Littlefi eld replaces Bob Moore as the EFA Varsity vember. Darryl Atkinson replaces Artie Blank at under the direction of co-founders and for- Basketball Coach. Kristen Lemmon replaces John Jay Cross River. Long time Gorton Coach mer Utica Proctor players Donelius King and Cecily Charsky at Binghamton HS. Long time Felix Garcia will be replaced by Rob Rizzo, who Brandon Long, has a total of ten teams. They Greene HS Coach Bill Case has resigned and is has coached under Bob Hurley at St. Anthony’s, play two nights a week. The games are played moving to the state of Maine. Other resignations New Jersey for the past two seasons. Former at Proctor, Hamilton College, Utica College, include Mary Shea at Susquehanna Valley and Scarsdale coach John Rappaport returns to the and MVCC. Three offi cials are provided by the tom Kraly at Whitney Point. Jennifer Morabito sidelines taking the helm at Solomon Schecter. IAABO Bd #51 Utica. Players include: Scott from Binghamton HS and Jocelyn Ford from Hudson Valley took home the Bronze medal Knapp Siena College, Joe Smith Hamilton Lansing HS were Section 4 representatives on at the Empire State Games this summer, led College, Rob Thorp LeMoyne College, Tom the Central Scholastic Empire State Games by Croton Harmon’s Bill Thom. BCANY will Gunn, Sean Burton Ithaca College, “2” Simms Basketball Team. The team took home a silver once again sponsor the Westchester/Rockland Syracuse University, Josh Wright Syracuse medal. University, Bill Edlin Syracuse University, M. Conference players of the year. All-Conference Horseheads, EFA, Elmira Notre Dame, and Wa- player Winston Graham has left Roosevelt to McClusky, C. Turner, J. Crouch, Wes Jackson and J. Speelman. verly will participate once again in the Coaches attend The South Kent School. The 1st Annual vs. Cancer Tourney at Southside High School. Westchester County Basketball Coaches and Section 3 Girls: The dates for the Section This group, coupled with the eight-team boy’s Offi cials Golf Outing will take place on Monday 3 2008-2009 Season for Girl’s Basketball are tourney raised over $50,000 last year for the Oct. 6th at Dunwoodie Golf Course. The outing November 10th (Practice Begins in Section 3), fi ght against cancer. Long time Boys Coach will benefi t ALS. Contact Dave Greiner at 914- February 17th (Seeding Meeting), February 20th Mickey Greenberg and now in retirement will be 588-5373 for more information. and 21st (Section 3 Opening Round), February volunteer assisting Larry Dake at Vestal. Section 3 Boys: Congratulations to the 23rd and 24th (Section 3 Quarterfi nal Round), February 25th (Semi-fi nal Set-Up Meeting), The Vestal Cagers Booster Club is having a Golf Scholastic and Men’s Basketball teams in this Tourney October 5 @ The Links at Hiawatha year’s Empire State Games. The Scholastic February 27th and 28th (Section 3 Semi-fi nals), March 3rd and 4th (Section 3 Split-Class Fi- 8:30 AM Shotgun Contact Ryan Hayes or Pat team took a Silver medal, losing to Western Gray for information (Grayday13@hotmail. in the Gold medal fi nal game. The team was nals), March 7th (Section 3 Overall Class Finals), March 10th (Regional Semi-fi nals in Class A), com). Teams to watch are probably going to be: coached by Mark Woitach of Johnson City High Class AA: U-E , Binghamton, Horseheads, Class School, assisted by Ben Nelson of Bainbridge- March 14th (Regional Finals in all classes), March 20th – 22nd (NYSPHSAA Tournament at A: Maine-Endwell, EFA and Class B: Oneonta, Guilford HS. Team members: Craig Champlin, Seton Catholic, Lansing. Oxford Academy; Evan Croll, VVS; Will Gates, the Hudson Valley Community College), March Candor HS; Jim Gray, Binghamton HS; Adam 27th – 29th (Federation Tournament at the Glens Section 4 Boys: The Central Region Kemp, VVS; Alex Mirabito, Oneonta HS; Pat Falls Civic Center. scholastic men’s team won the silver med- Mott, Moravia HS; Mike Patterson, Vestal HS; Three schools will be changing classifi cation als at this year’s Empire State Games, held Junior Woodward, Whitesboro CS; and Brian this year. They are Homer (A to B), Sauquoit in Binghamton. Section 4 representatives on Zapisek, Fayetteville-Manlius HS. The Men’s Valley (B to C) and Utica Notre Dame (B to C). the team were Jimmy Gray(Binghamton),Alex Open team defeated Hudson Valley to earn That means there will be 15 schools partici- Mirabito(Oneonta),Will Gates(Candor),Craig a Bronze medal. This is the fi rst time in fi ve pating in Class AA, 15 schools in Class A, 22 Champlin(Oxford), Patrick Mott(Moravia), years that the Men’s Open team has earned a schools in Class B, 24 schools in Class C and and Mike Patterson(Vestal). The 2nd an- medal. The team was coached by David Pasiak 17 in Class D. nual BCANY Section 4 Awards Brunch was a huge success. Coaching honors went of Onondaga Community College, assisted by Some teams to watch in 2008-09 include: Michael Bowser of Cazenovia College. Team to: Jerry Mackey,Oneonta (overall), Steve Class AA Corcoran, Cicero-North Syracuse, Monks, Horseheads(class AA), Mark Ab- Members: Dan Cromwell, LeMoyne College; Fayetteville-Manlius and Oswego. Class A: Laurence Ekperigin, LeMoyne College; Jeffrey bott, Norwich(A),Adam Heck,Lansing(B),Gary Indian River, Mexico, Whitesboro and New Williams,Walton(C), and Tim Davis,Oxford(D). Foote, Cornell University; Kevin Fowler, Queens Hartford. Class B: South Jefferson, Cazenovia, College – Charlotte; Aaron Hall, Central Conn Once again, Section 4 coaches PLEASE get Clinton and Watertown IHC. Class C: Little Falls, 1000-point scorers and 200-win coaches to College; Scott Morton, SUNY Geneseo; Terry Bishop Grimes, Waterville and Weedsport. Smith, Mercyhurst College; Shane Williams, Lin- Mark Woitach at : thehawk422002@yahoo. Class D: Sackets Harbor, Richfi eld Springs, com....Also: ALL BCANY members should for- denwood College; Tom Woppiner, St. Lawrence Hamilton and Lyme. University; Zachary Thomsen, West Virginia ward Mark your pre-season ‘prognostications’ Institute of Tech. The Third Annual Mohawk Some of the top returning players include for the BCANY “Teams to watch” preview. Valley Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Tournament seniors Carly Cooper (Westhill), Kiley Evans Section 5 Boys: Long time Waterloo Coach was held at Stonebridge County Club in New (Cazenovia), Elizabeth Gadziala (Whitesboro), Joe Sposato will be back on the sidelines Hartford on August 24. The four-man scramble Bri Kiesel (Utica Proctor), Torie Lee (Fayetteville- this winter replacing Kevin Korzeniewski. tournament is under the direction of Coach Al Manlius), Leanna Ockenden (Syracuse CBA), JV Coach Shawn Sullivan has resigned from Knapp of VVS, Mike Adey of NY Mills, Steve Cari Reed (Oswego), Alyssa Sutherland (West Webster Thomas to pursue other opportunities. Heitz of Whitesboro, Norm Stamboly of Utica Genesee). Last year’s freshman coach, Jason Charno, Proctor, and Coach Dave Rhyde of Hamilton Condolences from all of us to the family of will replace him. Jim Burke of Prattsburgh has HS. Two Section 3 Offi cials worked in this Thomas Maurer, long time Girl’s Varsity Bas- 499 wins and is fast approaching the 500 mark. year’s Empire State Games – Mike Hoke and ketball Coach at Adirondack High School, who Coach Buddy Brasky of Batavia was the head 12 Fall 2008 coach of the Western Scholastic team, which cessful player in Section V girl’s basketball challenge would like to welcome Beekmantown won the gold medal at this year’s Empire State history. Lead Bloomfi eld Central to four con- Central and Moriah Central from Section 7 and Games. Senior Players to Watch in Section5: secutive Section V Class C titles (1998-2001) St Lawrence Central and Madrid-Waddington Mike Glenn: Fairport, Chad Dillard: Gates- along with four West regional championships from Section 10. Teams that have been compet- Chili, Dane Miller: Rush Henrietta, RJ Kalb: and two NYSPHAA titles (1999, 2000). Earned ing from Section 7 are: Plattsburgh High. Peru Greece Athena, Eric Miles: Wilson Magnet, Class C All State First Team honors twice Central, Saranac Central, and Seton Catholic Jordan Heath: Irondequoit, Jansen Jones: (1999, 2001) and was named MVP of the 1999 Central and Section 10 are: Ogdensburgh Penfi eld, Tyler Patterson: Aquinas, Tyshaun NYSPHAA tournament. Holds state record for Free Academy, Franklin Academy, Gouveneur Stephen: Newark, Patrick O’Keefe: Pittsford career 3-point fi eld goals made with 277.New Central, and Brushton Central. Sutherland, Vincent Jones: Monroe, Marcus Coaches are: Brockport - Orlando Benzon; Section 7 Girls: Many thanks to Larry Hoy: Batavia, Remington Glenn: Charlotte, West Irondequoit - Jeff Pierzak; Wayne - Jes- Converse, Plattsburgh Seton Catholic coach Nate Dukes: Dr. Freddie Thomas, Eric Mays: sica Quick; Aquinas - Dan Johnson; Cal-Mum for directing and operating the Seton Summer Webster Thomas, and Harlem Ivery: Brighton. - Mike Reed; Batavia - Bill Wade; and Webster League. The league included 20 boys and girls Dane Miller of Rush Henrietta has verbally Thomas - Randy Grassel. teams, with each team receiving 10 games. committed to Rutgers. Section 6 Boys: Tim Broeckl has been Larry has been running this league for over 20 Section 5 Girls: The 2008 Section 5 Bas- named the new head coach at Hamburg HS, years. His efforts are greatly appreciated by the ketball Hall of Fame Inductions: Coach - Jim replacing Pat Cauley who resigned to pursue coaches of Section 7. The City of Plattsburgh Burke - Prattsburgh: This coaching icon has his administrative degree. Broeckl had been the Recreation Department ran a women’s league been a model of success in both boy’s and girl’s JV coach at Hamburg. this summer with Section7 teams, featuring basketball. Jim has amassed 676 wins (499 Greg Lauer is the new head coach at Fredonia many former Section 7 players. The 5th annual boys, 177 girls) and has directed Prattsburgh HS replacing Dave Polechetti, who has retired. Olympic Center Holiday Hoopfest will be held Central to six Boys and four Girls Section V Lauer had been the JV coach at Fredonia. December 26-28, 2008. The Hoopfest is held at titles. His 1991 Boys team netted the NY State the Olympic Center, home of the “1980 Miracle championship with an unblemished 29-0 Pat Monti (LaSalle HS and Niagara Catholic HS) on Ice”. The event features boys and girls high record. The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle and offi cial Hank Nichols have been inducted school teams from throughout New York State. honored him in 1991 as their AGR “Coach of into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. The Hoopfest is a coaches vs. cancer event, the Year.” Coach Burke is also a member of the Monti is also a member of the New York State which has raised over $20,000 for the FitzPat- New York State Basketball Coaches and Way- Basketball Hall of Fame. rick Cancer Center in Plattsburgh, NY. The 2008 land-Cohocton Halls of Fame. Player - Jamie Rashon Tabb of Niagara Falls HS and the 2008 schedule will be released in early September. To Burke - Prattsburgh: Playing for her father Jim, Buffalo News Player of the Year will attend access the schedule, and to learn more about enjoyed a brilliant six-year career. Second lead- Central Florida CC next year. Jake House- the Hoopfest, check out the website, www. ing scorer in Section V history with 2,458 points knecht, the 6’8” center on Olean’s Class B State lakeplacidprimetime.com. (14th all time in NYS). She led Prattsburgh Cen- Champion will be attending St. Bonaventure Section 9 Boys: The Orange County tral to three Section V titles. Named to AGR First next year. Sam Moore, also of Olean HS, will Crusaders defeated the Newburgh Zion Lions Team 1992 and 1993 and earned First Team All be attending Pitt-Bradford, where he will join in the AAU Division II National Championship State honors in 1994. Jamie was the Democrat his brother in playing for their father Andy, who title game in Orlando, Florida. The irony is that and Chronicle Female Athlete of the Year for the is the head coach. Former All-WNY player Ray these two teams are Section 9 teams that are 1992-93 school year. She also garnered national Blackburn (Lackawanna HS) will also be play- located only 10 miles apart and some of the recognition as she was named to the USA to- ing for St. Bonaventure after being named a 1st players on the two rosters were opponents in day Girl’s Honorable Mention Team in 1993. team All-American at Erie CC this past season. the title game held at Disney’s Wide World of She is currently the Head Softball and Soccer A group of players from Grover Cleveland’s Sports Complex but will play on the same high Coach at Keuka College. Player - Maggie Sectional fi nalist will be playing next year. All- school basketball teams this winter. The Zion Herko - East Rochester: Lead East Rochester WNY players Anthony Greene and Tyshawn Lions were led by forward Terrance Sturdivant to four consecutive Section V Championships Edwards will be attending two time defending and guard Mike McCloud, both who attend (1989-1992). She amassed over 1000 points national champion Mott CC in Flint Michigan Newburgh Free Academy. The Crusaders team and 1000 rebounds in her career. Maggie was and Anthony Caba will be attending Brockport included 6’6” power forward Corey Quimby a three-time All Monroe County and All Greater St. next season. (Varsity 845 Player of the Year) who attends Rochester performer. Upon graduation from ER, Minisink Valley; guards Marvin Jean, TJ McPike she continued her career at Nazareth College. And fi nally - Cortland State head coach Tom Spanbauer successfully defended his title at and AJ Murphy who attend Monroe Woodbury; Player - Katie Murphy - Greece Athena: Be- guards Kevin King and Kyle Bradley who attend gan stellar career as an eighth grader leading the 8th annual SUNY Cortland WNY alumni golf outing. Among the Cortland St. alumni who Cornwall; and 6’9” center Danny Sternkopf Athena to the Class A Section V championship who attends Washingtonville. These players (1995). A two - time Monroe County Player of played are current Section 6 basketball coaches Larry Jones (Depew HS), Mark Kensy (Maryvale should be among the best in Section 9 this the Year(1998, 1999) and All Greater Rochester coming season. selection (1998, 1999). A do it all point guard is HS), Pat Cauley (Hamburg HS), Al Monaco (Wil- the Athena career leader in steals and assists liamsville South HS), Todd Banaszak (Clarence Section 9 Girls: Coach John Kuhn of Red while adding 1, career points. Attended Niagara HS) and Tom Barrett (Cleveland Hill HS). Hook HS has retired. He is the winningest girl’s University on scholarship and now serves as Section 7 Boys: Long time Willsboro Cen- coch in New York State History. SS Seward the an assistant women’s basketball coach at her tral Varsity coach Tom Welch has stepped down Class C Champion from last year moves down alma mater. Player - Kara Rodger - Waterloo: effective with the up coming season. At this time a class to Class D where it will fi nd stiff com- A member of 3 consecutive Section V champi- no one has been appointed to take over the petition from both Chapel Field and defending ons at Waterloo High School (1992, 1993, and program. The 3rd Annual Coaches vs Cancer champion Coleman Catholic. Longtime Rond- 1994) earning All Tournament honors each year. Boys and Girls CVAC Challenge At Plattsburgh out Valley coach Paul Bianco has retired. Eric Kara amassed over 1700 points in her career. State Field House will be held on Friday Jan 9th Sossler has resigned his position at Chester Kara was a three time All Greater Rochester and Jan 10th . Each school’s Varsity teams will High School. Tuxedo HS was the only team selection (1992, 1993, and 1994). In 1993, she compete, girl’s teams will play fi rst followed by from New York at the University of Notre Dame’s participated in the 1993 Empire State Games boy’s teams. Seton Catholic Central hosted the team camp in South Bend, Indiana this summer. and the World Scholar Games. Upon comple- Seton Summer League for the 21st year. There October will be a busy month as the Coaches tion of her scholastic career, Kara attended St were eight boy’s and nine girl’s teams that com- Association hosts the Hudson Valley Top 60 Bonaventure University where she captained peted. The Section 7 vs. Section 10 Challenge shootout at Sullivan County Community College the women’s softball team. Player - Heathar will be held Dec 27th at Plattsburgh State Field and also conducts its second annual Shepard - Bloomfi eld: One of the most suc- House and Dec 30th at SUNY Potsdam. The Continued on page 14 Fall 2008 13 News From Around the State Continued from page 13 coaches roundtable. Minisink Valley Junior Stephanie Dolson played on NYC Catholic Girls: Former Christ the King standout and University the national champion AAU Silver Bullets Early pre-season favorites to of Connecticut star Sue Bird was the starting point guard for the US Olym- win the sectional titles include: Class AA- Kingston, Minisink Valley and pic team in Beijing. Christ the King senior Jael Pena, will attend Chicago Warwick Class A- Cornwall Class B- Highland, Burke Catholic, Sullivan State this fall on a basketball scholarship. She was a member of the All- West Class C- Millbrook, Tuxedo Class D- Coleman Catholic, Chapel Tournament team in March at the Federation Class A tournament. Field, SS Seward Men’s Junior College: Shane Williams of Onondaga Community Section 10 Boys: Over 500 campers attended the 37th Annual College was named a NJCAA Academic All-American for the 2007-08 SUNY Potsdam Basketball Camp. academic year. Williams, a business administration major with a 3.62 grade point average and a recipient of the BCANY Scholar-Athlete Award as The St. Lawrence Team Camp hosted 20 varsity and 10 JV teams well as a member of the BCANY All-New York State Junior College Team, from Sections 2,3, 7 and 10. The Marcellus varsity emerged as the top was the only New York State player to receive the distinction. He leaves varsity team. Onondaga as its all-time leading rebounder and will continue his career Garret Sharlow (Massena) will play at St. Lawrence next season while on an athletic scholarship at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. Tom Kelso [OFA] will join the SUNY Potsdam team. In coaching movement, Kevin Watson has been named the new head The North Country was saddened by the passing of Larry Cowan. Larry basketball coach at Broome Community College. Watson, formerly had coached at Utica College and had been the Head Coach at SUNY the head coach at Chenango Forks High School, replaces Jim Evans, Plattsburgh. He also started and ran the popular Adirondack Basketball who left Broome to become the head coach at Mercyhurst North East Camp with Leo Rautins and John Kmack. Larry’s warm personality Junior College. Ed Collar is the new head coach at Fulton-Montgomery and sense of humor will be missed by his many friends. Our sincerest Community College. Collar had previously been a women’s assistant at sympathy goes out to Larry’s family. Fulton-Montgomery, and also coached at Gloversville High School. Also, former Columbia-Greene Community College head coach Bob Piano NYS Catholic Boys: The CHSAA “A” league has realigned for the will return to the sidelines this winter as the varsity basketball coach at upcoming season. The North Division will now consist of Archbishop Cairo-Durham High School. Stepinac, Cardinal Hayes, Iona Prep, and Mount St. Michael. Cardinal Spellman, Fordham Prep, LaSalle Academy, Regis, and Xavier are now The BCANY will name its third annual All-BCANY junior college team this the Central Division. The South Division will now be Bishop Ford, Naza- season. The top ten junior college players across the state in all divisions reth, Monsignor McClancy. St. Edmund’s Prep, and St. John’s Prep. Two will again be recognized. These awards will be in addition to the BCANY St. Raymond’s alumni have moved in the college coaching ranks. Chuck Player of the Year and Coach of the Year awards. A reminder to all junior Martin is the new head coach at Marist College. Orlando Antigua will college coaches that, as with all BCANY awards, coaches must be mem- leave Pittsburgh to become the new assistant at Memphis University. St. bers of the Association in order for their athletes to be considered. John’s University conducted a Team Camp for 32 squads in early June All member coaches are welcome to submit news items for the and several CHSAA participated in the four-day classic. Msgr. McClancy, Around the State section of the newsletter. Xavier HS, Archbishop Stepinac and Bishop Ford participated In the St. Peter’s College team camp in Jersey City in June. Nazareth Regional HS conducted a Team Camp in June, which had 12 teams including: St. Peter’s of Staten Isladn, Msgr.McClancy, Xavier, Fordham Prep and St. Joseph by the Sea. Manhattan College hosted a sixteen squad team Video Hoops camp which included All Hallows, St. Peter’s of Staten Island, Msgr. McClancy, Xaverian, Christ the King, Regis, Nazareth and St. Edmund’s. Digital Video Editing for Basketball Some CHSAA Brooklyn-Queens basketball players who will be playing Easy to Learn, Easy to Use & AFFORDABLE! Division I college ball this season are: Slylven Landesburg ( Holy Cross PRICE: $950 HS) will play at Virginia; Erving Walker (Christ the King) at the University CAPABILITIES: of Florida, Ryan Pearson (Christ the King) at George Mason University, Custom Terminology Blaise French (Holy Cross HS) at the University of Texas at El Paso. • Create custom terminology The NYC Empire Scholastic Boys team after winning the gold medal • Easy report review with color coded for three straight summers finished 0 + 3 this year. The team was once results • Assign grading factors for category again coached by Don Kent of Msgr. McClancy, Tom Fraher of Mt. St. terminology Michael’s and Mike Clarke, formerly of Regis HS. The CHSAA was well Video Logging represented with Chaz Williams (Bishop Ford), Chris Coyne and Sean • Track team possessions Carley (Xavier) Willie Willliams and Gary Acquna (Mt. St. Michael), Ran- • Track individual statistics • Track individual performance dall Sanabria (Msgr. McClacny) and Tyler Strafford (Moore Catholic). On-Demand Cutups Next summer’s Empire State Games will be held in Poughkeepsie. Ray • Create game situation tapes Nash, President of the Brooklyn-Queens CHSAA was honored at the • Define unique reports 7th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Tournament in August. John • Create highlight tapes Volpe, (a member of the NYS Basketball Hall of Fame) a true gentleman On-Demand Reports • View and print team and individual statistical information has retired as coach of Sacred Heart HS in Yonkers. Tom Murray has • View and print performance information retired as the coach at Cardinal Hayes HS, but will stay on as chairman • View and print points off turnovers of the Physical Education Department and Athletic Director. Assistant • View and print player game time Joe Lods is the new head coach at Hayes Playbook Tools • Diagram, save and print plays Manhattan College will host a Basketball Clinic on September 19th • Display full or half court and Howie Garfinkel will coordinate the event. Billy Donovan and Hubie Video Player and Drawing Tools • Control video play with mouse buttons and wheel Brown are two of the scheduled speakers. The field is set for the 27th • Illustrate on top of game video Annual Brother Arnold Memorial Basketball Tournament: St. Francis Prep, Cardinal Spellman, Msgr. Farrell, St. Agnes, Salesian, St.Edmunds, Call Today: 817-460-3530 St. John’s Prep and the host team Msgr. McClancy. Holy Cross HS www.wiffletree.com will play in the benedictine Classic in Richmond, VA in December and Wiffletree World, LLC Bishop Ford will play in the STOP DWI Tournamentin Binghamton in 1908 Rockbrook Drive, Arlington, TX 76006 December. Fax: 817-460-3584 Continued on page 19 14 Fall 2008 Fall 2008 15 The New Balance BB904 available at: Anaconda Sports 1-800-398-7625 www.anacondasports.com

16 Fall 2008 BCANY Fall “Showcase Events”

The 4th Annual BCANY Western New York High School Showcase is scheduled for Sunday, September 28th at the Koessler Center at Canisius College. The cost is $70 per player and is limited to 60 players on a first come, first serve basis. The event has been a complete sellout for the 1st three years of the Showcase and is open to players from all parts of New York State. Last year’s Showcase attracted 28 college coaches from both New York and Pennsylvania. Since its inception in 1993, Coaches vs. Cancer has raised millions of dollars. This pro- gram enables the American Cancer Society to support important work, including ground- For information contact Al Monaco(Williamsville breaking research that saves lives, education, advocacy, and patient services. Each year South HS) at [email protected] or call at more and more basketball teams/programs in New York State are organizing events to 716-627-3058(home), 716-997-5946(cell), or benefit Coaches vs. Cancer. 716-626-8200 (school). ❖ ❖ ❖ BCANY Announces New York State Coaches vs. 5th Annual Girls Showcase Cancer Efforts for 2008-2009 Event Scheduled for Fall ‘08 We need every coach to participate. The 5th Annual BCANY-Empire All-Stars Top 100 Show- Over $60,000 was raised by individual schools in 2007-2008. Add to that monies that case has been scheduled for October, 2008. This year the event will take place at two venues, on two separate were raised in major events and the NewYork State totals are over $100,000. weekends. The first date of Sunday, October 5th will see We are asking every high school basketball coach in New York State to publicly support the Showcase take place on the campus of Rensselaer the Coaches vs. Cancer effort by wearing sneakers to coach in your game(s) the week of Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, New York. The previous January 11 through January 17, 2009. This is the third year for this project and it is hoped four events have been well received and supported by the to bring about outstanding results. If these dates are not convenient for you – choose any college coaches throughout the northeast. On the follow- dates or games or tournament for your event. ing weekend, Sunday, October 12th the Showcase will be held on the campus of LeMoyne College in Syracuse to We are asking that at one of your home games the week of January 11 through January accommodate athletes from the central and western sec- 17, 2009, you pass a container (or make one available at your ticket counter) for fans to tion of the state. The purpose of the events is to provide make donations to the Coaches vs. Cancer program (checks should be made out to the a competitive forum where student athletes interested American Cancer Society). After the game you simply need to do two things: (1.) email in playing college basketball will receive instruction and or write Dave Archer to let him know that you participated and how much money was orientation about participating in a college sport and can collected, (2.) send a check for amount collected (payable to American Cancer Society) also compete in front of an assembled population of col- to your local American Cancer Society Chapter. So make your plans now and include it in lege coaches (Division I, II and II). your schedule of games for this season. The December issue of New York Hoop Report Participation will be limited to those players that are in will contain additional and more detailed information on how to participate. Whether you their junior or senior year in high school, at the time of do a large activity or a small one, every effort helps. If you need ideas on what you and the event. To qualify for registration, a player must secure your team can do, contact Dave Archer, Executive Director for a “Coaches vs. Cancer a nomination to participate by either their high school Ideas Sheet.” or AAU coach. The nominating coaches need to be a member in good standing of the BCANY, or a member of a We are looking for 100% of all high schools in New York State. respective coaches association from a neighboring state. Participation will be limited to the first 100 applicants that Schools that participated in the 2007-2008 BCANY Coaches vs. Cancer efforts are: have secured the above mentioned coach’s nomination Adirondack HS, Akron HS, Amherst HS, Babylon HS, Barker HS, Binghamton Seton to participate. Catholic Central, Bloomfield HS, Camden HS, Canaseraga CS, Canastota HS, Cardi- As the event will be certified by the NCAA, registrants nal O’Hara HS, Carmel HS, Cassadaga Valley HS, Cazenovia HS, Central Counties will be participating in a mandatory NCAA orientation on League, Charlotte Valley HS, Cheeektowaga HS, Cheektowaga HS, Chittenango HS, admissions requirements and guidelines for prospective Cicero-North Syracuse HS, Clarence HS, East Aurora HS, Eden CS, Elmira Heights CS, student athletes. Falconer HS, Filmore CS, Frankfort CS, Fredonia HS, Grand Island HS, Greece-Athena Interested student athletes can obtain additional HS, Greene HS, Hamburg HS, Holland HS, Iroquois HS, Ithaca HS, John F. Kennedy information, event registration/nomination and play- HS, Kenmore West HS, Keshequa CS, Lackawanna HS, Lafayette HS, Lancaster HS, er profile forms by visiting the following web site: Lawrence-Woodmere Academy, Lisbon CS, Liverpool HS, Livingston County AA Lockport www.empireallstars.com. Once there, the viewer should HS, Maine-Endwell HS, Maple Hill HS, Marcellus HS, Maryvale HS, McGraw CS, Medina follow links to the 5th Annual Empire All-stars Top 100. HS, Mercy HS, Monticello HS, Newfane HS, Newfane HS, Nichols HS, Norwich HS, Notre As participation will be limited, if you have a particular Dame-Bishop Gibbons HS, Ogdensburg FA-Boys, Ogdensburg FA-Hockey, Ogdens- student athlete in mind to nominate, you should do so burg FA-Girls, Olean HS, Onondaga HS, Onondaga C.C. Oxford Academy, Phoenix HS, prior to the end of the current school year…versus trying Pine Valley HS, Pioneer HS, Prattsburgh HS, Putnam Valley HS, Referees in Section 6, to contact students over the summer break. Early registra- Remsen HS, Rome Free Academy, Sacred Heart Academy, Salamanca HS, Sherburne tion fee discounts are listed on the website. Earlville HS, Sidney HS, Skaneateles HS, Somers HS, Southwestern HS, Spencerport Participation in this event is a great way for all our mem- HS, Springville Griffith Institute, Starpoint HS, SUNY Geneseo, Tonawanda HS, Tuckahoe bers to support their college bound/interested athletes HS, Unatego HS, Union-Endicott HS, Valley Central HS, Wallkill HS, Washingtonville HS, and at the same time demonstrate your support for our Waterloo HS Waterville CS, West Genesee HS, West Seneca West HS, Westchester Put- Association. The Showcase organizers will be looking nam Women’s Basketball Officials, Western NY Officials of Women’s Sports, Williamsville for coaches to serve as team coaches on the day of the South HS, Willsboro CS, and Wilson HS. event…you can choose to coach at one or both venues. Additionally there are some larger Coaches vs. Cancer Events from 2007-08 For further information, e-mail inquiries can be sent to [email protected]. Voice mail messages can Coaches vs. Cancer Shootout at the Glens Falls Civic Center, Annual Coaches vs. Cancer be left at 518-349-3888. If you need a quick answer to High School Basketball Classic -Boys at Manhattan College, Coaches vs. Cancer High your questions, always feel free to call one of our board School Basketball Classic - Girls, Elmira Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament (with the Josh members, Dave Decker, at 518-461-2200. Dave has Palmer Fund), Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament at LeMoyne College, Holiday Hoopfest served as the coordinator for these showcases for the in Lake Placed (for the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center) and Keshequa Christmas Coaches vs. last four years. Cancer Tournament. Fall 2008 17 President’s Column Bob Cimmino, Mount Vernon HS Certainly 2008 clearly illustrates the status and im- portance of sports worldwide as evidenced by the spectacular Beijing Olympic Games. It is no secret to our fraternity that sports transcends politics and allows for the complete education of our youth. We are fortunate to be in a position to stay involved and make a difference in so many lives. Summer 2008 has been an interesting experience to say the least as we in Mt. Vernon faced the budgetary ax in an austerity situation. When encountering elimination, you really un- derstand how important sports are to your community. Hopefully, we march on with private funding. Our locker room in Mt. Vernon is seasonal – we share with varsity football and baseball. I readily admit I totally enjoy seeing football crowd in there as I know that the weeks will pass and soon we will be able to get down to business – to do what we love to do – namely basketball. I hope you are as anxious as I am to get started. I do know if you are not excited at this time of year, it is time to move on! I look forward to seeing all of you at our October Clinic. I think it may be the best ever. Our whole staff will be there as we use the clinic as our offi cial coaching starting date in which we plan our strategies for the upcoming season.

Yours In Hoops, Bob Cimmino www.anacondasports.com

Ben Drake, New York State Representattive • 716-499-4014, [email protected]

18 Fall 2008 Join BCANY – Your Professional and Service Organization BCANY is an organization made up of basketball coaches of all scholastic and collegiate levels from throughout the entire State of New York. Coaches of men, women, and boys, girls, from urban, suburban and rural schools as well as small and large colleges are cur- rently members. PLEASE JOIN! The more coaches that join the more we can do and the more united we will be to help and promote basketball in our state! You can join BCANY and “get” the opportunity for you and your players to win awards and recognition. You will receive four timely newsletters and have the chance to network with coaches throughout the state. All of the benefi ts of belonging to BCANY are listed in this newsletter. You can join BCANY to “give” something. You would be giving to an outstanding organization the opportunity to further serve the coaches and players of the game of basketball. You can serve on a committee, be a league representative or be on the Board of Directors. You can have a hand through suggesting needed programs, activities or actions to improve basketball in New York State. Whether your reason is to give or to receive, your chance to be a member of BCANY is here. Do not let this pass you by. Please join or renew your membership now. 2008-2009 BCANY membership cards are yellow.

Basketball Coaches Association Of New York, Inc. — Code of Ethics — As the most infl uential person on the basketball court and in the interest of good sportsmanship and sound educational endeavor, a basketball coach maintaining membership in our organization should: • Know and abide by the rules of the game and by the guidelines set forth in the league or state handbooks. • Recognize and reinforce the individual worth of each team member. • Promote the personal fi tness and overall health of each team member. • Strive to promote an atmosphere where there is a balance between academics and athletics in each team member’s life. • Establish a positive and open level of communication with parents, the media and the community at large. • Provide a safe environment for practice and competition. • Respect the integrity and judgment of the game offi cials. • Respect their opponent by providing a warm welcome as hosts, displaying good sportsmanship and gamesmanship throughout the contest and by being modest in victory and gracious in defeat following the contest. • Strive to build and maintain ethical relationships with other coaches. • Strive for excellence in coaching skills and techniques through professional growth. • Encourage through standards of good conduct, direction, and example, the growth and development of leadership, initiative, integrity, fair play, and good judgment in the athletes they coach.

Adopted October 6, 2006; www.bcany.org

BCANY Executive Director Dave Archer to be Honored In Memorium: Larry Cowan former Men’s Coach at Plattsburgh State BCANY Executive Director Dave Archer will be honored at the 16th annual passed away in July from an apparent heart attack. While National Pro-Am City Leagues Association, Inc. The Awards Luncheon at Plattsburgh State, Larry served as a hard-working will be held on October 13, 2008, in the Theatre Lobby at Madison Square infl uential member of the BCANY Board of Directors. He Garden. Dave is being recognized for his vision and efforts in starting and coached Plattsburgh State for ten years and then served leading the Basketball Coaches Association of New York, Inc. BCANY has one year as Athletic Director beforw switching careers and had a positive impact on basketball throughout New York State. working in college administration. At the time of his death Since 1980, National Pro-Am has successfully coordinated grassroots Larry was Vice-President of University Advancement at sporting events across the country. National Pro-Am is a not-for-profi t Central Missouri University. Larry had suffered from a organization dedicated to providing accessible high quality sports and kidney disease and did receive a transplant in 2006. He entertainment programs on a local and national level. Coach Paul Gilvary is survived by his wife Margie and two daughters, Casey of Holy Cross HS (Queens) is also among the honorees this year. and Alexis.

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