North Carolina Coaches Association N.C. COACH Volume 21, Number 2, summer 2016

From the Clinic Desk by Mac Morris n the spirit of trying to react to the you can enlighten us, we certainly can suggestion said that if you didn’t without attending a session, the lines will criticism leveled in the survey, I will address these in future newsletters. The attend the sessions with the be long. It was suggested that we have try not to be an old man moaning suggestion that we include a section of coaches speaking, you couldn’t sessions on topics other that X’s and O’s. andI groaning and being negative. As I frequently-asked questions is a good one Aattend the rules session. It is a little We have tried this in the past and no one have written numerous times, the title and we probably should try to imple- discouraging to see 200 coaches in a ses- showed up for these sessions. I remember “coach” is very important to me. Any ad- ment this. sion and then 750 in the rules session, a session about teaching the learning- vice I could give to continue this legacy but I’m afraid we couldn’t police that. disabled athlete where 500 coaches were was the purpose of the columns. I can’t oncerns about the Clinic were Another survey responder suggested in the previous session and fewer than 20 help being an old man, but I will try not that the sound system in the Pa- we ask coaches for speaker suggestions; stayed for this topic. So we have steered to give anyone any advice. vilion is not powerful enough. and we have done that without much away from this. For the responder who CWe are not able to use the Pavilion this luck. I have had some good responses wanted sessions run by NFHS clini- realize that a very small percentage of summer because of the renovations from wrestling coaches to help with cians that sponsor the required courses: survey recipients bothered to reply, needed to convert it to an arena for the some speakers, but not much from other we don’t have a relationship with the but I will try to address some of the Hornets NBDL team. I’m sure when it sports. NFHS, so that wouldn’t work. We had ideasI included. One of the suggestions goes on-line again in 2017 the PA system suggestions about developing online was to include articles on coaching in will be up to par. There was another nother responder requested we registration and we are working on that the newsletter. We have tried that, but suggestion to bring back the Division I go back to giving credit for at- right now. finding coaches who would do an article football coaches, and if someone could tending the Clinic. We used to has been very difficult. They get busy figure out how to do that we would ap- Ado that for those who attended 20 hours, s far as the Clinic is concerned, during their seasons and never reply. preciate an answer. The way I understand but we had fewer than 10 sign up and so I feel as if we have an excellent Another suggestion said that we were the situation is that with all of the new it was dropped for lack of interest. For football staff this year. Denny too pro-NCHSAA and were shying away All-Star games popping up, the coaches those who complained about the picture AMarcin was going to speak, but he has from legitimate issues. Our representa- asked the NCAA to tell them they lines being too long, there are other times some health issues and he found an able tive on the NCHSAA has reported on couldn’t attend. We have had the AFCA during the week when there is virtually replacement in Chuck Priefer, who also the Board Meetings and I wasn’t aware try to get this changed and have made no line. But since so many are coming Clinic of any issues that we were ducking. If no progress so far. just to get their picture made and leaving See , page 2 From the Games Desk by Phil Weaver n the last issue we presented a survey comment, so I’ll comment on those it. Much of the information there would ne wrote that “you are cur- to help us better understand how to which seem to appeal to the most have benefited people who responded rently very pro-NCHSAA, serve you. I’ll address the Association readers. The poll responses are shown negatively to the questions about knowl- which I understand to an andI games questions and remarks and let elsewhere in this newsletter. edge of all-star games’ procedures, etc. extentO but you are ignoring it shying Mac and Joe write about the clinic ones. away from legit issues that need to be Sixty percent of respondents have at least he first questions dealt with the ince the newsletter costs less than addressed”. We do have a very positive ten years of membership, so I think the insurance program. Despite five dollars per person per year relationship with both the NCHSAA opinions offered in the survey answers my best efforts, only about half to mail, and almost half of the and the NCADA. This is good and should carry a lot of weight. However, Tof our members seem to have a good Srespondents want a mailed copy; we’ll frankly, necessary. Remember, the we have received only 80 responses as understanding of it. We’ll plan another continue to mail it. We’ll get our web- NCHSAA accepts our membership card of the day I write. The meager number information campaign and please re- master, Tim Via, to investigate adding an for all their events. I know you’ll agree of responses could mean members don’t member to simply call me or check www online copy. I was particularly interested that this is an extremely important perk care, but I hope this means the vast ma- .nccoach.org if you have any questions in the comment that I’m “honestly tired of membership. We have criticized the jority of you are pleased with the way – especially about camp coverages. of the old man moan and grown (sic) NCHSAA before in our columns but your association is being administered. that goes in it”. Though I don’t feel old, do most of our disagreeing through s for the newsletter, less than I guess to many of you I am. Those of our representative on the NCHSAA o those who responded; every 15 % either don’t like it or read you who know me will think of me as Board of Directors and in personal calls survey submitted was read in its little of it. That’s good but I’m a pretty positive person I hope; so to and meetings with Que and her staff. I entirety. It was rewarding to see Astill hopeful we can do better. Over a anyone who reads me as emphasizing can assure you that any valid coaching Tthe number of free responses was large quarter don’t read the information pages the negative, I apologize. concern (which doesn’t negatively affect so we can see what the respondents feel in the NCCA Directory. You really need another sport) presented to us are relayed is most important. There isn’t enough to at least look them over to see what’s to the NCHSAA. Games room in this newsletter to address each there in case you later have a need for See , page 2 Page 2 N.C. Coach

building the pre-eminent program in N.C. COACH Clinic ACC Wrestling, and he and his staff are from page 1 presenting again after rave reviews from his last visit. We have tried for years to get Jack Leggett for baseball, and he has coached at UNC and was special teams made room in his busy schedule to come coach for several NFL teams. Following this year, along with Matt Heath from him will be Sam Wyche who had a sto- College of Charleston. ried career as a coach in the NFL. Next is Randy Hart who was a defensive line s I said earlier we have a little coach at Stanford that has always fielded An Official Publication of the problem in that we won’t be able tough defenses. Then on Thursday we North CarolinaCoaches Association to use the Pavilion this year. So have Dennis Franchione, who is one of 1101 Westover Terrace ASoccer and Softball will have to hold Greensboro, NC 27408 the best offensive minds in the business. their sessions in the Lobby of the Coli- 336.379.9095 (Fax) 336.379.0874 seum. This presents a little bit of a traf- [email protected] mong other outstanding clini- fic problem in that basketball, baseball cians is Mark Price of Charlotte 2015-16 President - Tom Harper and football coaches will have to move talking about shooting. Greg Vice President - Mark Harnly through the area to get to the Coliseum. AGrantham highly recommends that you We hope that you will be respectful of Exeuctive Director/Clinic Director hear T. J. Rosene, who he heard speak the sessions going on and move quietly NCCA & Chick-fil-A Presents Mac Morris at the Final Four; and Ritchie McKay, through the area. Kid’s Football Clinic who was an assistant at UVA before he Executive Director/Games Director Tuesday, July 19 6-8 pm Phil Weaver returned to Liberty. Paul Popolizio is @ Grimsley High School Executive Secretary Kid’s Basketball Clinic Marion Kirby Monday, July 18 3-5 pm Editor - Mary Buchanan @ Grimsley High School Gymnasium. Games he comments about the all-star From page 1 games were quite varied and cer- tainly of interest to me. Several Tsuggested we advertise. We budgeted In Memoriam couple of coaches suggested we almost $20,000 for advertising one year get newsletter articles written and saw zero increase in attendance. As by other members or coaches my assistant Tim Via opines; “we have an Jack Musten Aof good reputation. We’re always open inelastic fan base. We’ll get coaches at the East Forsyth High School to additions to the newsletter and have clinic, parents, family, and die-hard fans for years offered the various sports as- of specific players, and local loyalists who sociations the space to address their always come”. At one time, the addition Elton Hawley members. For a few years we paid for of a basketball player headed to a big four NCATA and Olympic High School articles submitted by members related school would jump the attendance, but to their specific sport. We have rarely that just doesn’t seem to matter anymore. received a request to put something in Don Price and welcome any submissions or letters ur games are really for the Mt. Airy High School to the editor. Send the content to me as I coaches and having the games coordinate the printing of the newsletter during the clinic makes it reallyO easy for them to attend. More with the editor, Mary Buchanan. times than I can count, there have been ne suggestion was to have the the coach’s email address listed stating good suggestion was to add a proposals to move the games to the end games move to a junior class that the nomination was accepted. If you section of FAQs. I think we may of their seasons. Let’s be honest and state game. This is an interesting don’t get one, something went wrong that football is our showcase game. We ideaO and a couple of states have gone (usually the sender’s server causes the be able to do this by fall and will Awelcome topics or questions from you. get twice or more the crowd than we to it to assure they get the best players. error) and you should re-submit and do for both basketball games together. I’m certainly willing to hear a further let me know so I can have our software ne hundred percent of you To play in the winter would present discussion of this. engineer trace the problem. said you’d want your email multiple problems. The first would be addresses in the Directory so to try to justify the loss of school time ne coach wanted feedback f you wrote a comment that neither weO will include them this fall. We’re for a second-tier game. The Shrine Bowl to acknowledge receipt of a Mac nor I have addressed, please also working on a way to do mass email would be a far more important event, I’m nomination of a player. Please email us specifically and we’ll give certain. We would still get second-tier knowO that this is done now. When you youI an answer. reminders of important dates. players and staffing, facilities, etc. would click “submit”, an email is returned to ost of you are ok with the be a nightmare. We depend on school all-star player nomination facilities and school employees to run and acceptance online pro- the games. Our Board of Directors has Mcedures. That’s good because the online always felt the game was a great way to aspect is here to stay; and as time passes, kick off the season. Basketball would be more and more coaches should become a second-tier game also, unless you want comfortable with it. to stop playing South Carolina. N.C. Coach Page 3

Joe’s Corner by Joe Franks The NCCA has a new

Clinic Week is almost here, so here for non-school related competition, like apparel sponsor: Champion. are some tips to make things run more AAU); subject to an increase in the dead smoothly in July. periods during the year. How this will Therefore we have some Russell uniforms and practice gear to sell. T-shirts and polos will be work remains to be seen and it’s up to sold at our booth in the trade show. 1) We all know that Monday is the coaches of different sports to work with most crowded day, so understand that each other and keep the interests of our there will be lines – both new registration student athletes a priority. While this Silent Auction for FOOTBALL PANTS and pre-registration – not to mention dealt with sports other than football, I’m Minimum bid per set: $1,000 pictures. The picture lines are much sure that will come up in the future. shorter later on Monday afternoon and B) Sportsmanship. The NCHSAA, We have 126 football pants (silver with the All-Star Games logo on them) divided mid-morning Tuesday and Wednesday. through its officials, will tighten up on into two equal lots which will be sold by silent auction. Email me with your bid of 2) Make sure you have your ID with unsportsmanlike actions by players and at least $1,000 (that’s just less than $16 per pair) by Saturday, July 16th. I’ll con- you – not in the car or at the hotel. coaches. With a number of highly publi- tact the winner so they can pick up the pants when they come to the clinic. These 3) Remember that we take cash or cized incidents during the past few years, pants are used one game a year and all are in good enough condition to be used in check – no credit cards. There is an my take is that the NCHSAA is utilizing our game. Some may be used as few as once or twice. Sizes are below: ATM in the Coliseum lobby to get cash the concept of “enough is enough” and is from your card. prepared to crack down on unacceptable Lot 1 Lot 2 4) With regard to facilities at the behavior. Small 8 7 Coliseum, the Pavilion is under construc- Medium 12 11 tion, so Soccer (Tuesday) and Softball As I have said before, the NCHSAA Large 9 8 (Wednesday) will be in the Plaza this is receptive to input from our association Extra Large 13 14 year – this is the large area at the top of and from individual sport associations. Double X 11 12 the ramp as you go into the arena. While the NCCA representative is an Triple X 8 8 Affiliate Member (which means we don’t Four X 2 3 At the NCHSAA Board Meeting in have a vote), we are active in commit- ______May, there were a couple of items set tees and in general discussion during the Total 63 63 for implementation that I feel are of meetings. Thanks for all you do for our importance to our coaches: young people. Let’s continue to make the BASKETBALL East-West Game UNIFORMS A) Expanded skill development ses- title “Coach” one that is respected and Minimum bid per set: $300 sions. The NCHSAA listened to coaches admired. As your representative on the and allowed this expansion, to 1.5 hours NCHSAA Board, I welcome your input. East - White with royal trim West - Red a day with unlimited numbers (with the My email is [email protected] Men Jerseys Pants Men Jerseys Pants “numbers” restriction remaining in place M 1 1 M 0 0 L 4 1 L 4 3 XL 3 6 XL 3 5 XXL 5 6 XXL 5 6 XXXL 2 2 XXXL 2 3

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William Leroy Holden Leroy Holden retired from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School NCC: WHAT PART OF System in June, 2009 after forty years of service. He taught and COACHING WAS THE MOST coached two years at East Mecklenburg High School and thirty-eight REWARDING FOR YOU? years at North Mecklenburg High School. At North he coached base- LH: Seeing players I coached playing ball, men’s tennis, men’s track, football, J.V. and varsity basketball and at higher levels and then giving back women’s softball. He became the school’s athletic director in 1985 and by becoming coaches themselves. served in that capacity until retirement. Also, still maintaining relationships with former players is very rewarding. Leroy is a product of Harry P. Harding High School where he In 2013, having the basketball court played basketball, track and football. He played football for the legend- and tournament named for me was ary Dave Harris, his mentor and later his boss. While playing for Coach very humbling. Harris, he made the All-Mecklenburg and All-State football teams and played in the 1962 Shrine Bowl and 1963 East-West All-Star football NCC: WHY DID YOU GO game. INTO COACHING? After high school, Leroy attended Western Carolina Univer- LH: I went into coaching because “Be honest, fair and upfront of my high school football coach, with your players. Explain sity graduating with a BS degree in Education in 1967. He lettered all four years in football at Western playing for Dan Robinson. In 1978 he David A. Harris, Jr.. He was a great their role as the member role model and helped develop my received his Masters of Education in Administration degree from the of a team. Show them that competitive spirit. My Junior High University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He continued his education by discipline and hard work coach, Jim Stevens, was instrumental pays off. earning his Physical-Education Certification towards a Masters Degree in me obtaining a football scholarship from Winthrop University in 1984. In 2000, Leroy became a Certified to Western Carolina University. Athletic Administrator (CAA). Leroy’s forty years as a teacher, coach and athletic director NCC: WHAT IS YOUR FUNNI- NCC: WHAT SPORTS DID YOU exemplifies his passion for athletics and education. As the head var- EST COACHING MEMORY? COACH? sity basketball coach at North, he amassed a record of 464 wins and LH: The varsity coach and I were at LH: Basketball - 25 yrs, Football – 22 267 losses in twenty-five years. In 1986 he was chosen to coach the a conference meeting and needed to leave early as we had a travel game. yrs, Softball – 15 yrs, Tennis – 4 yrs, East-West All-Star basketball game. His North team was 30-1 and state Trying to slip out, we went to the Baseball – 4 yrs, Track & Field – 3 yrs. runner-up in 1987. nearest door. We exited into a broom He served in various leadership capacities. He was president of NCC: WHERE(WHICH closet! Coming back out was the SCHOOLS) DID YOU COACH? the Tri-County, ME-CA 7 and ME-GA 4A conferences and past chair- worst part! At my son’s college game, LH: North Mecklenburg (38 man and director of the sectional basketball committee. After serving as I got so involved in the game that I years), East Mecklenburg (2 years) Treasurer, Secretary and Vice President of the Charlotte Sportsman’s stood up and tried to call a time out Club, he was named president for 2003-2004. He was named Meck- to the embarrassment of my wife. NCC: HOW MANY YEARS DID lenburg County Coach of the Year four times, Conference Coach of the YOU COACH? 35 years Year seven years and chosen Sportsman of the year by the Charlotte NCC: WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING COACHING Sportsman’s club in 1999. NCC: ARE YOU STILL IN- MOMENT? Under Leroy’s leadership as athletic director, North won the VOLVED IN COACHING AND/ LH: When I first began coaching, coveted Wachovia Cup nineteen out of 20 years for the best all-around OR ATHLETICS? teams sat at the end of the gym. At LH: Yes. I still attend athletic athletic program in their conference, and was named Athletic Director one point in the game, the basketball events at North Meck and Pine of the Year by the Charlotte Observer in 2001. His NCHSAA honors in- rolls to where the team is sitting. I Lake Prep Charter where my grand- clude: Regional award for contributions in high school athletics (1994), scoop up the ball and proceed to kids attend. I drive the activity bus Proclamation of Achievement for Dedication to young people (1994), throw it back to the official. Not for various athletic teams. I just Outstanding Contribution to NCHSAA (2004), Region 6 Athletic Direc- prepared to receive it, the ball his him finished 4 years of teaching tennis tor of the year (2004), Unsung Hero in Region 6 (2007) and Lifetime square between the eyes. After he at Queens University through the Achievement Award (2008). He was inducted into the North Carolina gathered his composure, he gave me PE department. Athletic Directors Association’s Hall of Fame in March of 2012 and the a technical foul. Very embarrassing to say the least. NCC: WHAT IS YOUR MOST Western Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in November of 2014. In 2013, MEMORABLE COACHING EX- he was named one of the top 100 coaches in North Carolina by the NCC: WHAT WAS YOUR FA- PERIENCE? North Carolina High School Athletic Association. VORITE PLAY OR STRATEGY? LH: There are so many, but to men- Leroy and Ginny have been married forty-nine years and cel- LH: I felt defense was the key to tion a few: Coaching for the state ebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in November 2015. They have winning. I liked to implement the title in the Dean Dome; coaching in three children, Todd (wife Lisa and daughter Lacey), Ashley (husband flex offense as it got all the players London, England with coaches from Jeff and children, Dane and Sophie), and Ben (wife Marisa and daugh- involved. All our drills were based our area; coaching the NBPA camp ter Sydney). They are members of Grace Covenant Church. on the flex, giving each player the at Princeton Univ.; being the East- opportunity to create a better shot. West All-Star coach and coaching my two sons. See “Coach”, page 5 N.C. Coach Page 5

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Greensboro High Point Marriott Airport NCC: WHO HAD THE TOUGH- rule to voice concerns. Don’t try to One Marriott Dr. EST TEAMS YOU COACHED solve problems immediately after a 336-852-6450 $139.00 11 miles AGAINST? contest. LH: Tough league – so many! West C. ADMINISTRATORS: Show Greensboro Marriott Downtown Charlotte (Charles McCullough), respect for their authority. Show ap- 304 N. Greene St. Independence (Dave Christenburg), preciation for their support. 336-387-8011 $129.00 3 miles South Mecklenburg (Dave Price), D. ATHLETIC DIRECTORS: Olympic (Vernon Hedrick), Myers Again, show respect for their author- Hawthorn Suites Park (Wayne Ayers), Garinger (Bruce ity. Obey the rules and keep AD’s 7623 Thorndike Rd. $89 Studio suite Kruetzer), Ashbrook (Joe Shepherd), informed. Keep lines of communica- 336-454-0078 $119 1 bedroom ste. 9 miles Hunter Huss (Butch Blalock). tion open. Follow the standards that have been set forth. Holiday Inn Express East NCC: WHAT CHANGE(S) E. OTHER COACHES: Be 3111 Cedar Park Rd. WOULD YOU MAKE TO THE supportive of other coaches and their 336-697-0101 $99.00 5 miles CURRENT RULES IN YOUR teams through encouragement and at- SPORT? tendance. Look to more experienced Hyatt Place LH: I really cannot think of anything. coaches for guidance. 1619 Stanley Rd. F. THE PRESS/MEDIA: Have 336-852-1443 $109.00 4 miles NCC: WHAT ONE PIECE OF rosters and statistics available. Report ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE A all scores, win or lose, in a timely Quality Inn & Suites BEGINNING COACH? manner. Think before you answer 7067 Albert Pick Rd. LH: Attend as many clinics as pos- a question. Do not criticize other 336-668-3638 $69.99 9 miles sible. Find a knowledgeable mentor coaches or officials. who will share their wisdom of the Residence Inn Airport sport. Bo Brickels was the best! And NCC: WHAT DID/DOES THE 7616 Thorndike Rd. make sure you marry someone that NCCA MEAN TO YOU? 336-632-4666 $149.00 9 miles loves sports. LH: The NCCA has been a tremen- dous resource by providing excellent Sheraton Greensboro NCC: WHAT ARE THE MOST clinics and speakers. It has been a 3121 W. Gate City Blvd. IMPORTANT THINGS FOR wonderful way to meet and form 336-292-9161 $129.00 1.5 miles YOUNG COACHES TO DO IN friendships with other coaches. DEALING WITH: Sleep Inn LH: A. ATHLETES: Be honest, NCC: OTHER COMMENTS 7 Sharps Airpark Ct. $74 K fair and upfront with your players. WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE 336-931-1272 $ 79 D 8 miles Explain their role as the member of WITH OUR MEMBERS: a team. Show them that discipline LH: It is just an honor to be called Spring Hill Suites and hard work pays off. “Coach”. Don’t ever think that what 6006 Landmark Blvd. $114 K B. PARENTS: Establish rules you do is not making a difference in 336-809-0909 $119 D 4 miles and consequences for not following the lives of young men and women. rules before the season begins. Be Every day you are making memories. Wingate by Wyndham professional and keep lines of com- 6007 Landmark Center Blvd. munication open. Use the 24 hour 336-854-8610 $92.00 4 miles Page 6 N.C. Coach

EAST FOOTBALL NAME HIGH SCHOOL COACH

Jaquan Artis Kinston Ryan Gieselman EAST WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Anthony Berry Kinston Ryan Gieselman NAME HIGH SCHOOL COACH Kamone Best Eastern Wayne Matthew Grady Deandre Blevins West Johnston Jimmy Williams Shantel Bennett Lee County Gabriel Reynolds Ethan Bridges Croatan David Perry Ali Cyr-Scully East Chapel Hill Michelle Wood John Brooks James Kenan Ken Avent Jillian Ebron Rose Mark Johnson Rakym Chapman JH Rose David Wojtecki Kelly Funderburk Leesville Road Ben Daniels Isaiah “Tre” Cogdell DH Conley Nate Conner Elle Hepburn Apex Isaac Bristol Kyle Corbett Pinecrest Chris Metzger Stephanie Johnson Union Pines Greg Mayer Gabe Ellis W. Montgomery Nicholas Eddins Lexi Mercer Rosewood Rick Grantham Mike Evans White Oak Eric Leary A’Terria Quick South Robeson Lula Ratley Zack Foster Southern Nash Brian Foster Olivia Smith Cardinal Gibbons Jessica Lowe Quintel Goodwin Richmond Mike Castellano Mikaya Wilson Knightdale Trent Bunn Jordan Howard North Brunswick Larry Brock Devon Hunt Richmond Mike Castellano Head Coach: Rick Grantham (Rosewood) Zach Jacobs Cleveland Scott Riley Asst. Coach: Lula Ratley (South Robeson) Clarence Jones Northeastern Antonio Moore

Blake Joyner Clayton Randy Pinkowski Amorris Liles Beddingfield Tyrone Johnson Hunter Louthan Hoggard Craig Underwood Timon McMillan Scotland Richard Bailey EAST MEN’S BASKETBALL Brad Monroe Greene Central Allen Wooten Cameron Moore W. Montgomery Nicholas Eddins NAME HIGH SCHOOL COACH Charles Nobles New Bern Bobby Curlings Trey Owens Havelock Jim Bob Bryant Damani Applewhite Westover George Stackhouse Roderick Perry Cary Mike Kirst Faison Brock Millbrook Scott McInnes Jaleel Scroggins S. Durham Darius Robinson Trey Carver Northeastern Ronald Nixon II Mazani Stubbs Scotland Richard Bailey Matt Elmore Dixon David Henry Tyler Thomas Wake Forest Reginald Lucas Cory Gensler Cary Allan Gustafson Paul Underwood Seventy First Duran McLaurin Trejon Jacob Millbrook Scott McInnes R-Kel Vera Jack Britt Brian Rimpf Shaft Parker Farmville Central Larry Williford Brooks Verona Clayton Randy Pinkowski Tharon Suggs Broughton Jeff Ferrell Tre Wade Greene Central Allen Wooten Trevor Willis East Carteret Billy Anderson Isaac Williams Panther Creek Sean Crocker Ben Zemonek Leesville Road Russ Frazier Donovan Wirt Hoke County Tom Paris Donte Wooten SE Ral. Magnet Michael Thibodeau Head Coach: Ike Walker (Jack Britt) Asst. Coach: Doug Erny (Jacksonville) Head Coach: Tom Nelson (Fike) Assistant Coaches: Don Andrews (Corinth Holders) Paul Cornwell (Ayden-Grifton) David Perry (Croatan) Monday, July 18th, 2016 Wednesday, July 20th, 2016 Bill Sochovka (Pine Forest) Greensboro Coliseum Arena Jamieson Stadium, Grimsley HS Beau Williams (Jacksonville) Women’s @ 6:30 pm, Men’s @ 8:30 8:00 pm

EAST WOMEN’S SOCCER EAST MEN’S SOCCER

NAME HIGH SCHOOL COACH NAME HIGH SCHOOL COACH

Haley Andrews Jacksonville David Miller Matthew Bissette ` Leesville Road Paul Dinkenor Rebeka Beal Northern Nash Joe McCarthy Jeyri Cano Wallace-Rose Hill Michael Graybar Morgan Brandewie Chapel Hill Jason Curtis Spell Carr Clinton Bradley Spell Amanda Eckard Corinth Holders Alison Vetterl Michael Chin Jacksonville David Miller Baley Edwards E.A. Laney Dustin Bienias Roman Eddleman Richlands Mike Roed Cristina Galvan Northeastern Elizabeth Allsbrook Nicholas Hughes Franklin Academy John Crosland Megan Greene Fuquay Varina Nick Acosta John Kiernan New Hanover Theodore Rennie Nicole Guerrero Clayton Stacey Houser Gabriel Krueger White Oak Buddy Carroll Marissa Kowalski Cardinal Gibbons Michele Miller Nathaniel Lorenz EA Laney Jamie Noble Tylor Ring Swansboro Doug Kidd Wesley Nelson EA Laney Jamie Noble Gina Ryan Croatan Paul Slater Wilhelm O’Neal Broughton Nick Wheeler Lily Schneider Broughton David Parker Carter Phillips Dixon Kevin Hicks Kate Spaid Jacksonville David Miller Pedro Segundo Corinth Holders Brent Walston Kelley Suggs Fuquay Varina Nick Acosta Tristin Smith Hunt Eric Nguyen Kaitlyn Sullivan Spring Creek Carlos Borda Holden Stefan Durham Sch Arts Amy Green Abby Taylor Swansboro Doug Kidd Will Tomlinson Apex Kevin Todd

Head Coach: Chris Hadlock (East Montgomery) Head Coach: Bradley Spell (Clinton)

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WEST FOOTBALL NAME HIGH SCHOOL COACH

WEST WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Isaac Allen Mt. Heritage Joey Robinson Tyquan Anderson Thomasville Gil Maxwell NAME HIGH SCHOOL COACH Jake Appling Shelby Lance Ware

Dantrell Barkley AL Brown Mike Newsome Brooklyn Allen Pisgah Brandon Holloway Steven Beck Freedom Brandon Allen Hayley Barber Northwest Guilford Darlene Joyner Dre’Shaun Bell Kings Mtn. Greg Lloyd Jordan Chavis Central Davidson Sterling Charles Larry Blanton Rocky River Jason Fowler Dalton Gossett Erwin Terry Gossett Greg Brooks Walkertown Josh Pardue Khaila Hall West Rowan Ashley Poole Joseph Bruner JM Robinson Joseph Glass Morgan Pointer Northwest Guilford Darlene Joyner Najae Buchanan AC Reynolds Shane Laws Bayley Plummer East Davidson Don Corry Wyatt Burnette Franklin Josh Brooks Chanin Scott Myers Park Barbara Nelson LaTarus Dameron Lincolnton Ledford Gibson Te’ja Twitty RS Central Darius Fuller James Dodson E. Alamance John Kirby Chantel Williams Mallard Creek Clarence Johnson Ben Ellis Davie DeVore Holman Sr. Mason Flynt Ledford Chris Adams Head Coach: Barbara Nelson (Myers Park) LaMar “Montel” Goods Northwood Brian Harrington Asst. Coach: Terry Gossett (Erwin) Will Hardin Page Kevin Gillepsie Aundreas Hill AC Reynolds Shane Laws Ron Hunt Southern Guilford Darryl Brown Jarvis Hutchins East Rutherford Clint Bland WEST MEN’S BASKETBALL Michael Jones Morehead Earl Bates Sawyer Kimmer East Rowan Kenneth McClamrock NAME HIGH SCHOOL COACH Javonte Love Central Cabarrus Donnie Kiefer Nique Martin East Forsyth Todd Willert Jaylen Gore Northwest Guilford Lee Reavis Rahim Mateen Jordan-Matthews Marty Scotten Jeylen McManus North Mecklenburg Duane Lewis Myles Moore Weddington Tim Carson Cayse Minor Mt. Tabor Andy Muse Kacey Otto West Rowan Joe Nixon Stephen Misenheimer North Stanley Chris Misenheimer Chase Parker N. Buncombe Curtis Cagle Kaymon Mitchell SW Guilford Guy Shavers Cameron Peters A.L. Brown Mike Newsome Raymon Pratt Ben L Smith Derrick Partee Damonte Poole Shelby Lance Ware Damon Scott Asheville Sonita Warren-Dixon Tyrick Ramseur Crest Will Clark Jacob Skidmore Kings Mountain Grayson Pierce Wayne Robertson Asheboro Owen George Marcus Thomas Independence Preston Davis Demitrius Spury Mooresville Hal Capps Jayce Wolfe Smoky Mountain Jimmy Cleaveland Colton Weeks SW Guilford Eric Rainey Nathan Whicker Page Kevin Gillespie Head Coach: Jimmy Cleaveland (Smoky Mountain) Cordell Williams S. Alamance Andrew Carrouth Asst. Coach: Ed Wills (Alexander Central) Head Coach: Clay Lewis (Hibriten) Assistant Coaches: Curtis Cagle (North Buncombe) Tim Carson (Weddington) Wednesday, July 20th, 2016 Tuesday, July 19th, 2016 Bill Hall (Northwood) Jamieson Stadium, Grimsley HS MacPherson Stadium, Bryan Park Dave Hunt (Davie County) Marty Scotten (Jordan-Matthews) 8:00 pm Women’s @ 6:30 pm, Men’s @ 8:30 pm

WEST WOMEN’S SOCCER WEST MEN’S SOCCER

NAME HIGH SCHOOL COACH NAME HIGH SCHOOL COACH

Kristin Brown Lake Norman Matt Bice Harish Amatya S. Mecklenburg Eric White Grayson Cameron Hickory Brian Jillings Charles Basse E. Mecklenburg Joel Edde Kelsey Chamberlin Page James Pielow Erick Cortez-Martinez North Forsyth Dan Proctor Alex Denny Hough David Smith Marco Garcia-Rodriguez S. Mecklenburg Eric White Frances Henshall Grimsley Mark Johnston Landon Goodman Salisbury Matt Parrish Caitlin Hill West Forsyth Scott Bilton Carson Hart Hickory Brian Jillings Ashley Johnson Hough David Smith Trey Knight Bartlett-Yancey Lynn Massey Paige Keaton Forbush Kenan James Nicholas Lugo SW Guilford Rob Szitas Debbie Killian East Forsyth Chad Lorentz Jacob Mann E. Alamance Lori Gilliam Alina Limpert Charlotte Catholic Gary Hoilett Cade McCurry Hough David Smith Liz Nail West Stokes Chris Manley Pete Polonsky Reagan Paul Hicks Riley Orr Lake Norman Matt Bice Jason Rosales Statesville Eric Hanson Ashlyn Perkins AC Reynolds Patrick Gladys Bryce Spesock HP Central Daniel Villa Allie Reagan East Forsyth Chad Lorentz Cristian Uribe Salisbury Matt Parrish Christina Shimshock AC Reynolds Patrick Gladys Daniel Vickers AC Reynolds Patrick Gladys Ashlyn Stone Reagan Bo Ogburn Christopher Walker Cedar Ridge Chris Walker

Head Coach: Kenan James (Forbush) Head Coach: Lynn Massey (Bartlett-Yancey) Page 8 N.C. Coach

2016 CLINIC SCHEDULE --- 2016 CLINIC SCHEDULE --- 2016 CLINIC SCHEDULE

MONDAY, JULY 18 TUESDAY, JULY 19

Registration Open 8-12 and 2-3:30 pm All-Star Basketball Games 6:30, 8:30 Registration Open 8-12, 2-3:30 pm All-Star Soccer Games 6:30, 8:30 Coaches Dinner 5:30-6:30 - Greensboro Coliseum - Retirees Luncheon 12:00 - Room #4 - MacPherson Stadium, Bryan Park - - Special Events Center - NCCA Business Meeting 3:45

BASKETBALL - Coliseum BASEBALL - Coliseum T.J. Rosene—Emmanuel College Jack Leggett—Retired SOCCER - The Plaza Mark Price—Charlotte JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL Matt Heath—Charleston Bobby Muuss—Wake Forest Ritchie McKay—Liberty Meeting Room #3 Mark Dreibelbis—NCHSAA Mark Dreibelbis--NCHSAA Mark Dreibelbis—NCHSAA Scott Barringer—Carolina’s Medical Center 8:55-9:45 Fundamentals/Drills for 8:55-9:45 Zonal Defending (Pressure/ 8:00-9:45 Registration Richard Hatley--Retired Infielders - Jack Leggett Cover/Balance)-Bobby Muuss 9:50-10:40 5 Steps to Building a Team Deanna Morris—Smithfield-Selma 9:50-10:40 Taking Practice to the Next 9:50-10:40 Transition Session (Getting Culture - T.J. Rosene Burt Jenkins—NCDPI Level - Jack Leggett Forward Quickly) 10:45-11:35 Running a Championship Calvin Freeman—M.S. Principal 10:45-11:35 A Simplified Approach to Bobby Muuss Practice - T.J. Rosene Bobby Guthrie—Retired AD Hitting - Jack Leggett 10:45-11:35 Implementing Restarts in 11:40-12:30 Player Development/ 9:50-10:40 Athletic Training for M.S. 11:40-12:30 Pitching: Foundation for Your Training-Bobby Muuss Shooting - Mark Price Coaches - Scott Barringer the Future - Matt Heath 11:40-12:30 Possession and 12:30-2:00 -- LUNCH 10:45-11:35 Essentials for Success in 12:30-2:00--LUNCH Penetration in The Final 1/3 2:00-2:50 Coaching in the 21st Century M.S. - Calvin Freeman 2:00-2:50 Pitching Part 2 - Matt Heath Bobby Muuss Ritchie McKay ll:40-12:30 14 Legal Duties of M.S. 2:55-3:45 Rules Interpretation 12:30-2:00--LUNCH 2:55-3:45 Liberty Defensive Concepts Coaches - Richard Hatley Mark Dreibelbis 2:00-2:50 Rules Interpretation Ritchie McKay 12:00-2:00 -- Lunch 3:50-4:40 Baseball Coaches Meeting Mark Dreibelbis 3:50-4:40 Rules Interpretation 2:00-2:50 Legal Duties (continued) 2:55-3:45 Soccer Coaches Meeting Mark Dreibelbis Hatley and Morris 4:45-5:10 Basketball Coaches Meeting 2:55-3:45 Middle School Manual TRACK - West Wing B-2 Update - Jenkins and Guthrie Dr. Michael Young—Athletic Lab WOMEN’S BASKETBALL - Performance Meeting Room #1 Que Tucker--NCHSAA Young Trina Patterson--UNCG 8:55-9:45 Mechanics of Speed - Al Brown—Duke 9:50-10:40 Designing Sprint Training Sessions - Young 9:50-10:40 Post Play Development 10:45-11:35 Coaching Running Trina Patterson Mechanics - Young 10:45-11:35 Teaching the Triangle 11:40-12:30 Fundamental Concepts of Offense - Trina Patterson Periodization - Young 11:40-12:30 Transition Offense 12:30-2:00--LUNCH Trina Patterson 2:00-2:50 Plyometric Progressions-Young 12:30-1:45 -- LUNCH 2:55-3:45 Basics of Strength Training for 1:45-2:35 The Multiple Defensive Track - Young Approach - Al Brown 3:50-4:40 Rules Interpretation 2:40-3:30 How to Beat the Press Que Tucker Al Brown 4:40-5:30 Track Coaches Meeting WRESTLING - West Wing B-2 Pat Popolizio—NC State Frank Beasley--NC State Obe Blanc--NC State Tim McCall--NC State Mark Dreibelbis—NCHSAA 9:50-10:40 Tilts - Frank Beasley 10:45-11:35 Cradles - Pat Popolizio 11:40-12:30 Defense and NC State Program - Pat Popolizio 12:30-2:00 -- LUNCH 2:00-2:50 Rules Interpretation Mark Dreibelbis 2:55-3:45 Front Head Lock Offense Obe Blanc 3:50-4:40 Set Ups to Takedowns Tim McCall 4:45-5:45 Wrestling Coaches Meeting

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2016 CLINIC SCHEDULE --- 2016 CLINIC SCHEDULE ---

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 THURSDAY, JULY 21

Registration Open 8-12, 2-3:30 pm All-Star Football Game 8:00 pm Registration Open 8-10 am ONLY FCA Luncheon 12:30 - Jamieson Stadium - - Special Events Center - FOOTBALL - Coliseum nccoach.org Coaches’ Picnic 5:30-6:30 Dennis Franchione—Retired - Special Events Center - Mark Dreibelbis--NCHSAA eastwestallstars.com 8:55-9:45 Stretch Mid Zone & Play FOOTBALL - Coliseum CROSS COUNTRY Action - Dennis Franchione Chuck Priefer—NFL Retired Meeting Room #3 9:50-10:40 Uptempo RPO’s Run Pass Sam Wyche—NFL-Retired Matt Esche—Alabama-Birmingham Options - Franchione Randy Hart—Stanford-Retired 8:55-9:45 Individualized Workouts 10:45-11:35 Split Zone 1-2 Man Read Matt Esche Franchione 8:55-9:45 Drills to Improve Your Special 9:50-10:45 Building a Program from the 11:40-12:30 Rules Interpretation Team’s Performance - Priefer Ground Up - Matt Esche Mark Dreibelbis 9:50-10:40 Developing a Team through 10:50-11:40 Recruiting in Today’s World Motivation and Developing Matt Esche Leaders - Priefer 11:45-12:35 Importance of Running 10:45-11:35 Motivating and Improving Shoes - Matt Esche Team Unity - Sam Wyche 12:35-2:00 Cross Country Coaches 11:40-12:30 No Huddle Offense in High Meeting School - Wyche 2:00-5:00 National Federation Rules 12:30-2:00--LUNCH Certification 2:00-2:50 Knockback Run Defense Randy Hart SWIMMING - Meeting Room #2 2:55-3:45 Pass Run Concepts and Stunts Elizabeth Lykins--Asheville Randy Hart Brad Alford--Rules Interpretation 3:50-4:40 Defensive Skills and Drills 8:55-9:45 Season Planning Randy Hart Elizabeth Lykins 4:45-5:30 Football Coaches Meeting 9:50-10:40 Team Culture-Elizabeth Lykins 10:45-11:35 Nutrition/Strength/ VOLLEYBALL - West Wing B-2 Conditioning-Elizabeth Lykins Karen Weatherington—Charlotte 11:40-12:30 Recruiting-Elizabeth Lykins Mark Dreibelbis -- NCHSAA 12:30-2:00--LUNCH 2:00-2:50 Rules Interpretation 8:55-9:45 Fun Drills to Improve Ball Brad Alford Control-Karen Weatherington 2:55-3:45 Swimming Coaches Meeting 9:50-10:40 Blocking/Hand Position and Footwork SOFTBALL - The Plaza Karen Weatherington Amy Hayes—Bradley 10:45-11:35 Insights on the Recruiting Sam Marder—Texas Tech Process - Karen Weatherington Mark Dreibelbis--NCHSAA 11:40-12:30 Rules Interpretation 8:55-9:45 Bullpen Gadgets - Amy Hayes Mark Dreibelbis 9:50-10:40 Pitching Mechanics - Hayes 12:30-2:00--LUNCH 10:45-11:35 Setting up a Hitter- Hayes 2:00-2:50 Interactive Team Drills 11:40-12:30 Catching - Sam Marder Karen Weatherington 12:30-2:00--LUNCH 2:55-3:45 Getting More from 2:00-2:50 Hitting - Sam Marder Millennials 2:55-3:45 Rules Interpretation Karen Weatherington Mark Dreibelbis 3:50-4:40 Volleyball Coaches Meeting 3:50-4:40 Softball Coaches Meeting

GOLF - Meeting Room #1 TENNIS - UNC-Greensboro Chris Haarlow -- Precision Golf Coaches: Bring your rackets and shoes for Carolinas Golf Association these sessions. Brad Alford -- Rules Interpretation Jeff Trivette—UNCG Tennis 8:55-9:45 Rules of Golf - CGA Tom Parham—Retired 9:50-10:40 Rules of Golf II Michael Leonard—Elon CGA & Brad Alford Donald Clark—NCHSTCAA 10:45-11:35 Short Game/Skills and Andrew Waldrop-USTANC Drills - Chris Haarlow Tra Waters-NCHSAA 11:40-12:30 Preparing for a H.S. Match 9:00-9:15 Welcome Chris Haarlow 9:15-10:15 Practice Drills 12:30-2:00--Lunch 10:15-11:30 Drills and Demonstrations 2:00-2:50 Golf Swing Techniques/ 11:30-1:00—Lunch Instructor to Coach 1:00-1:30 MaxPreps and NCHSTCAA 2:55-3:45 Golf Coaches Meeting Donald Clark 1:30-2:00 NCHSAA Update - Tra Waters 2:00-2:30 How to Build Teams - Parham 2:30-3:30 Updates from USTANC -Waldrop

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