1. “Developing a Total Basketball Program” Ben Ries and Staff Norfolk High School bries@npsne.org bries@npsne.org

2. The Influential People Amy, Carly, J.J. Amy, Carly, J.J. Mom and Dad Mom and Dad Fred Tibbetts, Dave Oman, Dave Boots Fred Tibbetts, Dave Oman, Dave Boots Our Norfolk Coaches Our Norfolk Coaches John Wooden, Bruce Brown, Don Meyer John Wooden, Bruce Brown, Don Meyer The successful coaches and teachers that share their thoughts and philosophies. The successful coaches and teachers that share their thoughts and philosophies.

3. The Background… About our school About our school –Small Class A, 950 enrollment, 19 varsity sports, multi-sport athletes, experienced & successful coaches, supportive & appreciative community –Our advantages and knowing who we are Where we started 2002-2003 Where we started 2002-2003 Where we are 2009-2010 Where we are 2009-2010

4. Our General Thoughts and Principles Consistency Consistency Communicate Communicate Expectations Expectations Develop Roles Develop Roles Passion Passion Culture Culture

5. The Coaches Curt Lammers Curt Lammers Kyle Fletcher Kyle Fletcher Aaron Bradley Aaron Bradley Mike Fuehrer Mike Fuehrer Junior High Coaches Junior High Coaches Youth Programs and Club Coaches Youth Programs and Club Coaches

6. The Players Preseason Player Meeting Preseason Player Meeting Coaches expectations of players Coaches expectations of players Players expectations of our program activity Players expectations of our program activity Define & communicate their role Define & communicate their role Provide opportunities to improve Provide opportunities to improve Set the culture and leave a legacy Set the culture and leave a legacy

7. The Parents –Get them on board. Teach them the expectations –Preseason Parent Meeting –Direct and Proactive approach –Weekly Email and itineraries –Parent Evaluations –Include EVERYBODY (coach, parent, player, and administration)

8. The Administration The Administration –Working together toward common goals –Communicate constantly –Advocate for each other –Program & coach evaluations –Develop long-term goals

9. The Support People The Support People –Student managers –Athletic secretary –Athletic trainer –Custodians –Panther Posse –Dance Team –Cheerleaders –Pep Band –Booster Club

10. The Alumni –Alumni Tournament –Email Newsletter and Special Information

11. The Community –Share your thoughts and philosophies –Seek community members out that share your vision and beliefs –Bring these people into your program

12. Fundamental Program –Creating a curriculum for our program –A detailed list of what players are to know at each grade level –Tool for all coaches in our program to be on the same page

13. Youth Programs –Junior Panthers—build numbers, good experience, older players giving back –Norfolk Basketball Club—fundamentals, competitive –Summer Fundamental Camp and Open Gyms –Overnighter –Junior High programs and scheduling –High School Intramural Program

14. Summer Programs –Fundamental Camp –Open Gyms –You’ve Been Caught/Shooting Stars –1,000,000 shot challenge—Shootaway –Team Camps and Summer Leagues –Denver Team Camp