Whitney High School Boys Basketball Program Head Varsity Coach Nick French

Whitney Boys Basketball A Comprehensive K - 12th Grade Basketball Program Coaching Staff “The Whitney Way” and “Do What We Do” Academics in Order A Year Around Program The Whitney Basketball Family

Our Coaching Staff Head Varsity Coach Nick French: Coach French is starting his 3rd year as the Head Varsity Coach and Director of Basketball for the Whitney High School feeder schools. Prior to Coach French coming to Whitney High School he served as the Head Varsity Coach At Hoover High School in Fresno, CA. Coach French started his head coaching career at Liberty High School in Madera Ranchos CA. Coach French brings over 15 years of coaching experience at the high school level, the last 10 years as a Head Varsity Coach. Coach French is supported by wife Kathy and their 3 boys, Jordan (5), Kaleb (3) and Derek (?) (who will be here any day now!)

Our Coaching Staff Assistant Varsity Coach Paul Ackerman: Coach Ackerman brings over 25 plus years of head and assistant basketball coaching experience. He has been a fixture in the Whitney Boys Basketball Program for 6 years. Coach Ackerman is supported by his wife Ellen, daughter Riley and son Isaac who both attend Whitney High School. Assistant Varsity Coach Shawn Andrews: Coach Andrews is starting his 3rd year as an assistant Varsity Coach and his 5th year overall in the program. Coach Andrews is supported by his wife Candice, daughters Courtney and Whitney, and son Kevin. Assistant Varsity Coach Alex Anderson: Coach Anderson most recently served as the Head Freshman Boys Coach. Coach Anderson has been a coach here at Whitney High School where he has also helped out in the WHS Football Program. Coach Anderson is supported by his soon to be wife Nichol, he also teaches math here on campus.

Our Coaching Staff Head JV Coach Lance Ohara: Coach Ohara is starting his 4th season as a head coach at Whitney High School. Previous to this past season Coach Ohara served as the Freshman coach where he lead the 2013/14 Freshman team to a perfect 27-0 record. Coach Ohara is supported by his wife Cyndee and sons Joshua and Jayden. Head Freshman Coach Chris Purdy: Coach Purdy begins his first year as the Head Freshman Coach and 6th year overall at Whitney High School. Previously Coach Purdy has served as an Assistant Varsity Coach. Coach Purdy bring with him a wealth of basketball knowledge and will do an amazing job as the Head Freshman Coach. He is supported by wife Melanie, daughter Sam and sons Hunter and Chase.

Our Club Coaching Staff Co-Head Coach Gary Marsh: Coach Marsh is in his 1st year of coaching our 3rd/4th Grade Hustlin’ Wildcats team. Coach Marsh has been a great addition to our program and has done a great job within our feeder program. Gary is supported by his wife Sam and sons Tre, Mason, Jace and Drew. Co-Head Coach Ryan Hensley: Like Coach Marsh, Coach Hensley is in the wrapping up his first season with the Hustlin’ Wildcat 3rd and 4th graders. Coach Hensley has been a great fit for our feeder program. With Coach Marsh they have formed a great partnership and both are doing a great job introducing “The Whitney Way” to our youngest kids. Ryan is supported by his wife Lona, daughter Lyric and sons Caveli, Calvin and Miles.

Hustlin’ Wildcats Coaching Staff 8th Grade: Coach Chris Purdy 7th Grade: Coach Lance Ohara 6th Grade: Coach Paul Ackerman 5th Grade: Coach Nick French 5th Grade: Coach Shawn Andrews 3rd/4th Grade: Coach Gary Marsh 3rd/4th Grade: Coach Ryan Hensley

THE WHITNEY WAY THE PROGRAM PROCESS “THREE SETS OF THREE” Effort Focus Set #1 - The Toughness Effort Focus Execution Set #2 - The Mindset Attitude Preparation Performance Set #3 - The Play Aggressive Disciplined Unselfish

Program Culture and Identity “DO WHAT WE DO”

Academics in Order The Whitney Basketball Program will always stress the importance of ACADEMICS BEFORE ATHLETICS AT ALL LEVELS! Players in our program will know that if they do not succeed in the classroom they will not play on the court. Strategies in Place Study Hall for all Freshman athletes is required. Study Hall for ANY athlete that has 2 or more NM’s at any time. Weekly grade checks through the students planner. Tardiness and absences will be monitored daily! and will not be tolerated. Support from teachers and tutors will always be available for our players.

Academics Program Wide The Whitney Basketball Program will not only expect academic greatness from our High School players but from every player involved in our feeder programs. Over the last 2 years our Basketball Program has forged relationships with every Principal in the Whitney High School Feeder system. We have also built relationships with teachers, office staff and custodial workers to make sure our athletes are not only being good students but good ambassadors for our program. WE WANT MORE THAN GOOD PLAYERS, WE WANT GOOD KIDS!

A Year Around Program September thru October Fall Workouts for the High School Program start the day after Labor Day and last until the 1st day of official practice in Nov. Junior High Basketball season runs from October to November. Fall Hustlin’ Wildcats? Do we want to look into this? Staffing? November thru March WHS High School Season Junior High Hustlin’ Wildcats Winter Season Lil’ Wildcats Program in January and February Fundraising Dinner/Golf Tournament

A Year Around Program March thru May Spring Hustlin’ Wildcats season starts, grades 3 thru 8th. (Coaching/Staffing?) May thru July 4th WHS High School Program Spring/Summer Basketball Season Summer Kick Off Camp with Coach Lance 6/15/2015 thru 6/17/2015 Whitney Summer Basketball Camp 6/22/2015 thru 6/26/2015 Summer Hustlin’ Wildcats? Do we want to look into this? Staffing August thru Labor Day Summer workouts/Off

WHS Spring/Summer TEAM EXPECTATIONS: DO YOUR ABSOLUTE BEST AND BE A GOOD CITIZEN. You play as hard as you can ALL OF THE TIME. You are a good student/teammate on and off the court. TEAM POLICIES: ATTENDANCE AND COMMUNICATION. PRACTICE CLARITY: On the court workouts Classroom Meetings Film Sessions Weight Room Workouts FORMAL SPRING TRYOUTS AND PRACTICE: Monday May 11th thru Thursday May 28th Optional Weights from 3pm-4pm 6 PM to 8 PM --times may vary due to Volleyball Playoffs or other events. Main Gym unless told otherwise

WHS Spring/Summer SUMMER PRACTICE: Monday June 8th through Wednesday July 1st 1 PM to 3 PM Weight Room at 3 PM No practice during camp week WILDCAT SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP: (ALL PLAYERS) Monday June 22nd thru Thursday June 25th 9 AM to 12 Noon VAR AND JV SUMMER LEAGUE AT YUBA COLLEGE JV TBA- VARSITY TBA- 2 GAMES, ONE NIGHT, EACH WEEK. DAY STILL TBA

WHS Spring/Summer SPRING AND SUMMER VARSITY TOURNAMENTS: MAY 22-25TH LAKE TAHOE (VAR & JV) 4 GAMES MAY 29-31ST JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL (VAR) 6 GAMES MAY 29-30TH HARDWOOD PALACE (JV) 3 GAMES JUNE 6-7TH CLOVIS WEST HIGH SCHOOL (FRESNO) (VAR) 6 GAMES JUNE 5-7TH FOLSOM TOURNAMENT (JV) 5 GAMES JUNE 12-14TH ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY TEAM CAMP (VAR & JV) 6 GAMES JUNE 19-21ST ROCKWOOD (VAR AND JV) 6 GAMES JUNE 26-28TH MONTEREY TRAIL (VAR) 6 GAMES JUNE 27-28TH HARDWOOD PALACE (JV) 3 GAMES TOTAL VAR/JV TOURN. ENTRY FEE’S: OVER $3,500.00

WHS Spring/Summer COST FOR JV PLAYERS: $200.00 FOR SUMMER HOTEL STAY FOR ST. MARY’S TEAM CAMP SUMMER TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE’S (AT A MINIMUM 38 GAMES PLAYED) YUBA SUMMER LEAGUE ENTRY FEE SUMMER UNIFORM (JERSEY IS YOURS TO KEEP) COST FOR VARSITY PLAYERS: $250.00 FOR SUMMER HOTEL STAY FOR CW AND ST. MARY’S HOTEL FOR TAHOE IS ON YOUR OWN! LET ME KNOW! SUMMER TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE’S (AT A MINIMUM 44 TOTAL GAMES PLAYED) YUBA SUMMER LEAGUE ENTRY FEE’S **PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS OUT TO: WHITNEY BASKETBALL CLUB **ALL MONEY MUST BE IN TO COACH FRENCH BY FRIDAY MAY 22ND 2015.

The Whitney Basketball Family EVERYONE in this program is PART OF THE FAMILY! WHITNEY BOYS BASKETBALL Leadership from Coaches Support from AD Support from Principal Support from Community Needed? WHITNEY FEEDER SCHOOLS Link to High School Needed Coaches Needed? Inclusion of Coaches into the High School Program HUSTLIN’ WILDCATS BOYS BASKETBALL Support from High School Program Support from Community Coaches Needed? Inclusion of Coaches into the High School Program Parent Leadership Needed? Link to High School Needed? Season’s added to the program?

The Whitney Basketball Family Plan of Action/Answering the Questions Parent Leadership and Support for the ENTIRE Basketball Program Elected President and Board Members for whole program Solid Relationship between the Hustlin Wildcats Parents and WHS Program Parents Fundraising Dinner (Entire Program) Location? More than one event? Banner Sales $300 for new banner, $250 for a renewal. Merchandise Sales At all Tournaments? Lil’ Wildcats? Hustilin’ Wildcats Events?

Questions? Floor is open…… We will be sending out a survey to all of you this week. The survey will come through “Survey Monkey” and it will allow you to ask any questions or give any comments about the information we have given you tonight.