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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE – SUMMER 2008

Thank you to Mark Campbell and our fellow WCA Board of Directors on another outstanding clinic. The clinic was a great success including 441 attendees, as well as many terrific speakers, concluded by an outstanding session hosted by former Denver Bronco Karl Mecklenberg.

An additional benefit has been added to your WCA membership. Through the work of Steve Mischke and the executive board, a $5,000 accidental death policy has been added to your membership benefits, without a rise in clinic or membership fees.

Congratulations to all of our Coach of the Year, 20 year, 30 year and 40 year award winners, as well as to the class of 2008 Hall of Fame inductees. Also, congratulations to our sports officials of the year and all-star weekend participants.

Best of luck to all of you this year and thank you for your time and effort for the young people of our state.

Wade Sanford
President
Wyoming Coaches Association


STATE GOLF

I would like to congratulate our 2008 State Golf Champions and WCA All-State Award Winners on a successful season and terrific play.

2008 State Champion Teams and Coaches

2A
Boys - Niobrara County – Rich Murray
Girls - Thermopolis – Parke Price

3A
Boys - Douglas – Chase Plumb
Girls - Lander – Terry Berg

4A
Boys - Sheridan – Larry Martoglio
Girls - Campbell County – Tom Schrupp

Also, I would like to extend congratulations to our
All-State Golf Award Winners for the 2008 Season.

Congratulations on your accomplishments and a successful season.

Wade Sanford
President
Wyoming Coaches Association

2007 ALL STARS

2007 ALL STARS (PDF)


ACHILLES TENDON PROTOCOLS
by DR. MATTHEW MITCHELL

ACHILLES TENDON ARTICLE (PDF)


COACH OF THE YEAR RESULTS

COACH OF THE YEAR MAIN PAGE

Friendly Reminders:
• Community Service Award nominations can be sent to Renee Schultz in Gillette. Her address is 3227 Watsabaugh, Gillette Wyoming 82716. On the nomination form give the persons name, community, and a short reason why this person should be nominated.

• If you need Academic Award Certificates contact Mark Campbell at mark_campbell@ncsd.k12.wy.us

• Summer clinic is July 24-26 at the Parkway Plaza in Casper. Make your reservations soon.


SELECTING AND BUYING ATHLETIC SHOES
by DR. MATTHEW MITCHELL

SELECTING AND BUYING ATHLETIC SHOES (PDF)


2007 FALL NEWSLETTER

2007 FALL NEWSLETTER (PDF)


SIZING A BIKE
by DR. MATTHEW MITCHELL

SIZING A BIKE ARTICLE (PDF)


2008 WINTER NEWSLETTER

2008 WINTERNEWSLETTER (PDF)


PLANTAR FASCIITIS
by DR. MATTHEW MITCHELL

PLANTAR FASCIITIS ARTICLE (PDF)


Congratulation to the Spring Coach of the Year Winners 2008

Jinx Tucker Junior High/Middle School Coach of the Year
1) Chuck Vega- Campbell County
2) Casey McKee- Little Snake River

Special Sports- Cody Hansen- Jackson Hole

Track and Field
1A Girls- Albert Henderson- Burlington
1A Boys- Rex Hohnholt- Saratoga
2A Girls- Ron Halley- Lingle Ft. Laramie
2A Boys- Dirk Gosnell- Wind River
3A Girls- Scott Shaffer- Cody
3A Boys- Scott Shaffer- Cody
4A Girls- Kevin Williams- Kelly Walsh
4A Boys- Mark Kelting- Campbell County

Assistant Track and Field
1) Pam Hagar- Kelly Walsh
2) Casey Moats- Guernsey Sunrise

Soccer
3A Girls- Tom Ralston- Jackson Hole
3A Boys- Rob Hill- Cody
4A Girls- Anne Hawley- Laramie
4A Boys- Andy Pannell- Laramie

We look forward to seeing you at the summer clinic and banquet on July 25 at the Parkway Plaza to accept you award.

Friendly reminders:
1) Summer Clinic in Casper at the Parkway Plaza July 24-26. Make you reservations early.
2) Check the website for any additional classes that you may need to get or keep your certification.
3) If you might be interested in serving on the board of directors of the Wyoming Coaches Association please contact one of the current board members.


Another Successful Season
Congratulation to the following schools for winning state titles over the weekend

Soccer:
4A Girls- Laramie High School
4A Boys- Laramie High School
3A Girls- Jackson High School
3A Boys- Cody High School

Track and Field:
4A Girls- Cheyenne Central High School
4A Boys- Campbell County High School
3A Girls- Cody High School
3A Boys- Cody High School
2A Girls- Lingle-Ft. Laramie High School
2A Boys- Wind River/Guernsey-Sunrise High School
1A Girls- Burlington High School
1A Boys- Saratoga High School


Spring Coach of the Year Nomination need to be submitted by Saturday May 24th to Steve Mischke in Gillette. Nominations can be made by email or application that can be found in the coach’s association handbook. Head Coaches don’t forget that assistant coach of the year nominations must be made by this time as well.

Nomination for the Jinx Tucker Junior High Coach of the Year must be made by May 24th.

Friendly Reminders:
Coaching Clinic Dates July 24th- July 26th. . The clinic brochure will be online this week so make sure to check it out. Some of the session speakers include Karl Mecklenburg of the Denver Broncos, Joe Glenn, and Heath Schroyer of the Wyoming Cowboys. Look forward to seeing you all there.
Make your reservations soon at the Parkway Plaza.

Voting for the spring Coach of the Year will be open by Wednesday May 28th.


Congratulations to the 2008 Winter Coach of the Year Winners

Boys Tennis- Mark Miessler- Campbell County High School
2A Wrestling- Martin Linford- Cokeville High School
3A Wrestling- Nate Urbach- Powell High School
4A Wrestling- Tom Seamans- Campbell County High School
3A Boys Swimming- Bruce Gresley- Lander Valley High School
4A Boys Swimming- Mike Miller- Campbell County High School
1A Boys Basketball- Clint Bromley- Encampment High School
1A Girls Basketball- Bart Trautwein- Southeast High School
2A Boys Basketball- Rich Murray- Niobrara County High School
2A Girls Basketball- Mike Daley- Big Horn High School
3A Boys Basketball- Tony Selph- Lander Valley High School
3A Girls Basketball- Sean Shockley- Jackson High School
4A Boys Basketball- Mike Curry- Campbell County High School
4A Girls Basketball- Chad Whitworth Cheyenne Central High School
Assistant Boys Basketball- Walt Wragge- Natrona County High School
Assistant Girls Basketball- Ed Kisicki- Cheyenne Central High School
Boys Indoor Track and Field- Mark Kelting- Campbell County High School
Girls Indoor Track and Field- LeRoy Hayes- Thermopolis High School
Assistant Indoor Track and Field- John Zeigler- Kelly Walsh High School

Also a huge congratulations to the following individuals for being finalist from Wyoming for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association; National Coach of the Year:
Golf- Terry Berg
Boys Soccer- Bryan Chadderdon
Girls Cross Country- Rick Dare
Football- Todd Dayton
Boys Track and Field- Bob Harms
Swimming- Tom Hudson
AD- Glen Legler
Special Sports- Jim Miller

Friendly Reminders:
1) Nancy Nakahara Profile in Courage award nominations must be given to Mark Campbell by May 1st. Presentations of the awards will be at the state track meet in Casper on May 17th.
2) WCA son/daughter scholarship forms must be turned in by May 8th to Steve Mischke at Box 2325 Gillette Wy. 82717
3) Anyone interested in becoming a Board of Director please contact and present board member.

A big thank you has to go out to Ted Schroeder and Steve Mischke for their hard work on the coach of the year ballot.


Upcoming Events:
1) State Track Meet- May 15-17 in Casper
2) State Soccer Tournament- May 15-17 in Laramie
3) Summer Coaches Clinic- July 24-26 in Casper


Congratulations to the following teams for winning state championships this winter

Boys Swimming
3A- Lander Valley High School
4A- Campbell County High School

Wrestling
2A- Cokeville High School
3A- Powell High School
4A- Campbell County High School

Basketball
1A Girls- Southeast High School
1A Boys- Encampment High School
2A Girls- Big Horn High School
2A Boys- Niobrara County High School
3A Girls- Jackson Hole High School
3A Boys- Lander Valley High School
4A Girls- Cheyenne Central High School
4A Boys- Campbell County High School

Gymnastics
Campbell County High School

Indoor Track and Field
Girls- Cheyenne Central High School
Boys- Campbell County High School

Remember that nominations close the Saturday after the last state culminating event, which will be March 15th 2008. Head Coaches please take a few minutes to nominate one or more of your assistant coaches in your respected sports for assistant coach of the yr. Coach of the Year voting will be open starting March 24th 2008 and will run for 2 weeks.

Friendly Reminders:

  1. Clinic dates are July 24th-26th
  2. Profile in Courage Nominations need to be sent to Mark Campbell by May 1st 2008.
  3. Retired coaches who would like to still be involved in the association there is a $50 lifetime membership fee.
  4. Anyone that might be interested in serving on the board of directors as an executive director, executive secretary, president elect, please contact one of the current board members.
  5. More information of coaching certification can be found at the following website http://ptsb.state.wy.us

 


WOW!!! What an honor:
Steve Mischke – Gillette
Lynn Williams- Jackson

Were elected into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall Of Fame this year. We are all very proud and honored to have two great guys be selected to such a prestige award. Well deserved.

Good luck to all teams and coaches in the upcoming regional and state events.

Friendly reminders:

  1. Board of Directors meeting May 18th at 6:30 at the WHSAA office.
  2. Presentation of the Nancy Nakahara Profile in Courage Award on Saturday May 19th at about 12:00 pm at the state track meet in Casper.
  3. Make your reservation for the summer clinic soon. July 26th-28th.
    Featured speakers include: Mr. Tom Burman UW Athletic Director, Mr. Joe Legerski UW Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Dr. Steven Orcutt Casper Orthopaedics, Mr. Dave Denniston Motivational Speaker “Mind Over Body”

Congratulations to all Winter Coach of the Year Winners. The online voting was a huge success and look forward to getting even more coaches involved in the spring vote. Thanks to all of you that took the time to vote.

Mark Campbell
President
WCA


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2007 SPRING NEWSLETTER