Monthly Recaps
January 2005
“To educate a person in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society." — Theodore Roosevelt
“Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is; treat a man as he can and should be and he will become as he can and should be.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically... Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” — Martin Luther King Jr
“Give the world the best you have and you may get hurt. Give the world your best anyway.” — Mother Teresa
“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” — Albert Schweitzer
Leadership Tip!
Dr. Stephen R. Covey states in his new book The 8th Habit, From Effectiveness to Greatness, “Leadership is communicating to people their worth and potential so clearly that they come to see it in themselves.” The 8th Habit is also included on the Win the Tip! Member Booklist. The booklist is a resource for coaches on leadership, coaching techniques, motivation, societal, personal and professional development. (http://www.winthetip.org/resources/booklist)
Member Spotlight!
Art Wilmore - The head men's basketball coach at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA, Coach Wilmore coaching career spans over 30 years, beginning in 1970 at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Success has followed Coach Wilmore throughout his career. He led Atascadero High School (CA) to a State Championship in 1974. At Walla Walla Community College they won their first divisional championship in ten years and while at Christian Heritage College in El Cajon, CA his team claimed National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) national championships in 1997 and 1998. A collegiate player at the University of San Francisco, Coach Wilmore was selected as captain of the 1970 U.S. Olympic Development team. Art and his wife, Julie reside in Rancho Bernardo, CA.
Member Serving the United States of America!
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Avila University and Win the Tip! Member Rod Seaba is currently serving his country instead of coaching this season. The following statement was provided by member Brian Sudis, an assistant with Coach Seaba at Avila University………..Coach Seaba, a US Army veteran, and still a member of the US Army active reserves, was called to active duty shortly before practices were to commence this season. Second Lieutenant Seaba was mobilized and sent to Arizona for training along with the rest of his reserve unit prior to their anticipated deployment to Iraq in February 2005. The Avila coaching staff and players are proud of Coach Seaba and his selfless dedication and look forward to his safe return. We would be remiss if we failed to mention the sacrifice of Coach Seaba's family, his wife Jamey, and his two daughters, Kassidy and Kasey. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all…….. Courtesy of member Brian Sudis.
Leadership Tip!
The following was taken from member Jeff Janssen’s “The Seven Secrets of Successful Coaches.” The first secret of successful coaches is that they are character based. Credible coaches seek to do the right thing. They are honorable people with high ethical standards and great integrity. They tell the truth to their athletes and never manipulate or play mind games with them. They conduct themselves in a professional manner and take pride in representing their teams and athletes with class. Credible coaches look to surround themselves with people of solid character because they know that character is just as important as talent in the long run…….Jeff Janssen helps coaches and athletes develop the team chemistry, mental toughness, and leadership skills necessary to win championships. For more information on Jeff's programs and resources, visit www.jeffjanssen.com or call toll free 1-888-721-TEAM.
Member Spotlight!
Keith Cooper – In his second season as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Saint Martin’s College in Lacy, WA, Coach Cooper has over 17 years of coaching experience. He started out as an assistant coach at Juanita High School and then moved on to an assistant position at Shoreline Community College for two seasons. From there he went on to Pacific Lutheran University, where he served as assistant coach to Bruce Haroldson for four years. Cooper got his first head-coaching job at Decatur High School in 1995. In five seasons as their head coach he guided the Gators to five post-season appearances, finishing with a 75-54 overall record. Decatur appeared in three 4A state tournaments under Cooper, finishing second in state in 1996. Also in 1996 Decatur won the West Central District Championship. Cooper was named “All Area” Coach of the year in 1999. He played college basketball at College of the Siskiyous and Tacoma CC. Cooper graduated from Morton High School in 1982, where he was a four-year letterman and three time All Conference basketball player. He earned his AA degree from Tacoma CC, a Social Studies Education degree from Seattle Pacific and a Masters in Athletic Administration from Pacific Lutheran. He and his wife Linda (an All American basketball player at Seattle Pacific) have been married since August 1989. They are the proud parents of one son, Keith Owen, who was born May 24, 2001.
Yes I Can Basketball Camp Celebrates 25th Anniversary!
This coming summer the Yes I Can Basketball Camp will celebrate 25 years of providing a one-of-a-kind camp program using “Basketball-Cybernetics,” a method proven to bring the mind and body together for peak performance. The camp is Co-Directed by Win the Tip! member and Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Ottawa University, Andy Carrier. He will be joined by fellow Win the Tip! member, former Co-Director and NAIA Hall of Fame Coach Ron Slaymaker, who now serves a special guest instructor. Coach Slaymaker stated the following regarding his experiences with the camp, “In my 25 year association with the "Yes, I Can!" camp I became a better coach, better person, and I watched miracles happen every year." Anthony Brown, a veteran camper from Tiffin, Ohio shared his enthusiasm for the camp, “I have attended the 'Yes, I Can' Basketball Camp for four years in a row. Each year the coaches help me to get better. My shot, my drive, and my determination have all improved. Thanks, and see you next year.” For more information or to register any of your student-athletes for this summer please visit www.yesicanbasketball.net.
Leadership Tip!
From his book, “Make the Big Time Where You Are” NAIA Hall of Fame Football Coach Frosty Westering discusses THE BIG TIME paradox. He states, “The BIG TIME is not a place; it’s the state of your heart. Many people never really know their heart, that dynamic spirit that generates hope, faith, and love. THE BIG TIME is not something you get- it’s something you become. Those people who believe it’s a place find out that once they get THERE, then it disappears. They find that it was only an illusion, the illusion that the THE BIG TIME is a destination rather than a journey. The adventurous road always continues on, and wherever we are on our journey through life, we can make it THE BIG TIME.” Coach Westering’s book is one of many book titles listed on the Win the Tip! Book List (www.winthetip.org).
Member Spreading a Positive Message!
Win the Tip! Member, Coach Dick Luther, an Assistant Coach Men's Basketball Coach at UW-Waukesha, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has a coaching career spans 34 years. In his 28th season he was almost forced into early retirement due to health reasons. It was then he decided to “Get on Target,” a plan he developed to improve his health. The five-point plan includes: Pace Production, Let's Get Physical, Food Rush, Time for...You and Diffuse Negativity...Stay Positive. Since he developed “Get on Target,” Coach Luther has spoken to school staffs from elementary through high schools, colleges, universities, businesses and corporations, service groups, church groups, school in-service programs, school leadership programs, and at coach’s clinics. His message has made an impact. “"I have seen and heard many speakers in my day, but by far, Coach Luther ranks number one with me. He changed my life in less than a week,” Marquette University student Timothy Moles. For more information, write Coach at N30 W23013 Pineview Circle No. 7, Pewaukee, WI 53072. His e-mail address is kdluther@execpc.com or visit his web site at www.execpc.com/~kdluther.
