Monthly Recaps
May 2005
"The greatest rewards come only from the greatest commitment" - Arlene Blum
"If you believe something should change, then you must try to change it, no matter if there are risks" - Jose' Luis Guerrero
"You have to create a climate that suggests success is imminent" - Charlene Mae Knight
"No one has yet fully realized the wealth of sympathy, kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure." - Emma Goldman
"You have to be a role model for others. You can't ask others to do anything you wouldn't be willing to do yourself." - Sylvia Yee
Leadership Tip!
The five fundamental practices of exemplary leadership as discussed in "The Leadership Challenge", written by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner are 1) Challenge the process, 2)Inspire a shared vision, 3)Enable
others to act, 4) Model the way, 5)Encourage the heart. The Leadership Challenge is one of many books listed on the Win the Tip! member book list. To view the booklist please visit www.winthetip.org
Leadership Tip!
"How a team plays reflects you're coaching. Think of yourself as a professor, less talk, demonstrate more and demand sportsmanship. Your players want to be coached and they want to please you," stated member Reggie Minton, as he reflected on his 30+ year coaching career, at the 2004 Win the Tip! Basketball Coaches Retreat in Ottawa, KS
Leadership Tip!
"As coaches we have a strong passion for the game. All kids want to be taught and to get better, but it's important to remember that not all kids share our passion for the game, they have other interests as well," stated member Don Showalter, during his presentation, at the 2005 Win the Tip! Basketball Coaches Retreat in Ottawa, KS.
Board of Directors conducts 1st Annual Board Meeting!
The Win the Tip! Board of Directors conducted its first annual board meeting Sunday, May 22nd following the 3rd annual coaching retreat in Ottawa, KS. The agenda included ratification of the constitution and by-laws, membership growth, formation of committees, honorary membership and future development of the organization. A copy of the meeting minutes as well as the constitution and by-laws will be available at www.winthetip.org next week. The Board of Directors would like to thank all members for their thoughts and suggestions over the past few months.
Ottawa Retreat Recap!
Over 17 members participated in the 3rd Annual Win the Tip! Basketball Coaching Retreat this past weekend at Ottawa University. Members in attendance included; Don Showalter (Mid-Prairie High School), Dick Luther (UW-Waukesha), Debbie Carrier (Johnson County Community College), Mark Armstrong (Perry Lecompton High School), Arabie Conner (Ottawa University), Cam Schuknecht (Nebraska Wesleyan University), Drew Grzella (Iowa Wesleyan University), Herb Welling (Omaha Central High School), Pat Hupfauf (Free State High School), Pete Gaskill (Oak Park High School), Brian Sudis (Avila University), Jon Will (Drake University), Jeff Willms (Fort Hays State University), Andy Carrier (Ottawa University), Pete Van Mullem (Ottawa University), Alan Walls (Texas Lutheran University), Anthony Abbott (St. Mary's High School). A complete recap of the retreat will be available at www.winthetip.org later this week.
Congratulations!
Shay Boyle - Coach Boyle was recently promoted from Director of Basketball Operations to Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at the University of Loyola at Chicago.
Board of Directors Announces Honorary Members!
The Win the Tip! Board of Directors announced that seven Win the Tip! Members were granted honorary membership status at the annual board meeting Sunday, May 22nd. Honorary membership is confirmed by the Board of Directors on any individual who has made a valuable contribution to the lives of youth and/or the coaching profession. An honorary member is exempt from all yearly membership requirements for life and entitled to all privileges and benefits of the organization. The following is a list of the 2005 Win the Tip! Honorary Members; Bruce Brown (NAIA Special Presenter, Director of Proactive Coaching), Bob Frederick (Assistant Professor/Retired Athletic Director- University of Kansas), Jim Haney (Executive Director-NABC), Shim Shimizu (Assistant Boy's Basketball Coach- Taft High School, Los Angeles), Reggie Minton (Associate Executive Director-NABC), Don Meyer (Head Men's Basketball Coach-Northern State University), Ron Slaymaker (Retired Head Men's Basketball Coach- Emporia State University). For an honorary members biography please visit www.winthetip.org and click on members.
