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Preparing for the ABC's
07/05/2013 00:01
We are now in the middle of our 3rd training camp this year. We have been able to practice at Jaypee Greens Sports Complex, one of the best training facilities in India. In addition to our training sessions we have been scrimmaging the Air Force team once a week. I really appreciate them coming and...
India Wins SABA Qualifying Tournament
06/12/2013 15:34
On June 2-4 we played in the SABA Qualifying Tournament. The winner moves on to play in the Asia Basketball Championship in the Philippines this August. We have been practicing since our initial camp in February and besides a few scrimmages this was our first competition since I arrived. Our first...
Back in the USA
03/25/2013 08:54
After completing a very productive senior team trainining camp Chawn and I flew back to the U.S. this past week. We are in New York City right now staying with Steve Mayes, a former player of mine. We were able to watch my daughter, Tori, play college softball on Saturday and we hope to again this...
Federation Cup in Bangalore
02/11/2013 18:29
I recently attended the the Federation Cup in Bangalore. This is a tournament where the top senior club teams in India annually play. Chawn and I enjoyed Bangalore where the mild temperatures are much like a San Diego in the U.S. It gave me one more opportunity to see many of the best players in...
National Tournament in Ludhiana
01/19/2013 17:47
I recently attended the senior men's and women's national championship in Ludhiana. Besides the freezing tempertures outside and inside the arena it was a great event. I was able to watch basketball from morning to night. (and they call this work) This allowed me to meet many of the top Indian...
Savio Cup in Mumbai
12/14/2012 19:59
This past weekend I attended the Savio Cup in Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay). The event was a great introduction to Indian basketball at the senior level. It was a great venue at Don Bosco High School. Each night the teams played in front of standing room only crowds. Not only were there some...
Indian U14 National Team
11/30/2012 17:21
We finished up our U14 training camp this week. We had about 50 boys and girls here in New Delhi for almost a month. I worked with the boys team in the last 2 weeks. It ended with 4 scrimmage games against local teams. I was really proud of how far they came along.and what they learned in the...
First Week in India
11/17/2012 11:03
We finally arrived in India by way of Chicago, Brussels and then New Delhi. Chawn and I are getting adjusted to our new home. Although the culture is very different we have already grown to appreciate our new friends. We live in a flat on the 3rd floor in an area called Defence Colony. The BFI...
The Wait is Over
11/05/2012 22:14
After a couple of months of waiting for government approval Chawn and I are finally leaving for India this weekend. Although I didn't anticipate this long of a wait I have tried to take advantage of this time. In preparation for my coaching assignment I have been able to put...
College Ball
10/05/2012 08:15
Because our assignment to India has been delayed we have been able to take advantage of this time to see many of our family members and good friends. A few weeks ago I flew down to Florida to see my Dad (and Vonnie) for a few days. This was a blessing because I was...