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From The Coaches' Box By Tom Beach

Welcome back! We hope your off season was productive and you were able to do the things you wanted. A new season always brings high hopes and expectations. Your IBCA also has high hopes and expectations, and we will work hard to represent you and promote Indiana High School Basketball.

From The Executive Director By Steve Witty

It’s that time of year again. The excitement and anticipation of a new basketball season is upon us. Your professional organization continues to work very hard for high school basketball in our state. During this season there will be even more opportunities to showcase our great game.

Indiana High School Basketball Record Book

The Indiana High School Basketball Record Book has statistics on nearly every high school in the state of Indiana (400+ overall) and is in its' 27th year under Gene Milner.

Join the IBCA to get the most from your professional organization

Here are a few of the many benefits of joining the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association.

Coaches vs. Cancer to Hold Celebration “Basket Ball” Event this spring with the NCAA Final Four in town

There’ll be a dramatically new twist in place when the 2009-2010 IBCA Coaches vs. Cancer campaign kicks off in January, according to Ben Risinger, Community Representative for the American Cancer Society.

2009 - 2010 New Varsity Coaches

See the list of new varsity coaches and which positions are still open.

All-Star Attendance Up 13% By Charlie Hall

I want to thank the IBCA and Steve Witty for all of their help with the 2009 Indiana Kentucky All-Star games. We had a surge in attendance of 13 percent over the previous year. This would not have happened without the efforts of the Coaches' Association and Steve.

IBCA Represented at National Meeting

Steve Witty, IBCA Executive Director and Marty Johnson, Associate Executive Director represented the IBCA at the National High School Basketball Coaches & Directors (NHSBCD) conference in Louisville, Kentucky. This organization was started in Indianapolis four years ago.

Seventh Annual IHSAA/IBCA Top 100 Showcases At Ben Davis High School A Hugh Success

New NCAA legislation eliminates D1 mens' Coaches April Evaluation

New dates for 2010 boys' and girls' showcases

New Balance Sponsorship

The IBCA is proud to have New Balance as one of our primary sponsors. Their support of our organization is much appreciated. The IBCA encourages all coaches to check out New Balance shoes and apparel. If New Balance can be of any service to your basketball program or you have questions about their various products, Jim Sullivan is available to serve you.

Jim Sullivan
New Balance
Team Sport Specialist
Phone: 937-342-0261
Email: jim.sullivan@newbalance.com

Pacers Sports and Entertainment continues as IBCA Corporate sponsor

The IBCA thanks Pacer Sports and Entertainment for it’s continued support of our organization. This would not have been possible without the help of Jim Morris, Rick Fuson, Larry Bird and Quinn Buckner.

2010 IBCA Clinic Dates Set

IBCA Announces 2010 IBCA Clinic Dates

April 23 & 24 2010

Junior Mannies and Marion Crawley Scholarship Awards Increased From $500 to $750

During these difficult economic times, the IBCA is happy to announce that in order to provide more financial support for the families of selected scholarship winners the IBCA scholarship amounts have been increased from $500.00 to $750.00. IBCA Junior Mannies and Marion Crawley Scholarships in the amount of $750.00 each were awarded last spring to deserving young people who helped perpetuate our great game of basketball in Indiana.

2008-2009 Championship Coaches

Congratulations to the 2008-2009 Championship Coaches.

2009-10 National Federation of High School Basketball Rule Changes

While there are not many rule changes for the upcoming season, the NFHS Basketball Rules Committee did pass a significant change designed to assist administrators and officials in determining the outcome of games during state high school basketball championships.

Pacers-Fever Sponsorship Renewal for 2009-2010 Means More Honors for High School Players This Season By Pat Aikman

Now that the Indiana Fever and the Indiana Pacers have renewed their primary sponsorship with the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association, another five or six dozen high school boys and girls will have the opportunity this coming season to win Pacers and Fever Player of the Week Recognition.

Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Annual Membership Program Allows IBCA Active Coaches to Join at a Reduced Membership Rate

The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame is committed to recognizing Indiana's Basketball Legends and inspiring Indiana's basketball future. Click here for more information on how to join the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and support the tradition of our great game.

Hoosier Basketball Magazine Hosts Annual Top 60 Senior Boys' and Girls' Workouts at Marian University By Garry Donna

Sixty of Indiana’s best 2009-2010 senior boys, as well as 60 of Indiana’s best senior girls high school players will be invited to participate in Hoosier Basketball’s 2010 Top 60 Workouts held in conjunction with the IHSAA and the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association at Marian University.

40th Year of Hoosier Basketball Magazine By Garry Donna

The 40th annual issue of Hoosier Basketball Magazine has a target publication date of mid November 2009. Included again will be a complete schedule section. It includes all boys’ and girls’ high school teams, all men’s and women’s college squads plus the NBA Indiana Pacers--over 850 in all.

2010 Hoosiers' Reunion All-Star Classic By Garry Donna

The Historic HOOSIER GYM Committee of Knightstown, Indiana, in conjunction with Hoosier Basketball Magazine and Pacesetter Sports of Terre Haute, will host the fifth annual Hoosiers’ Reunion All-Star Classic on Friday, June 4, 2010.

22nd Annual North/South Indiana All-Star Classic at Oak Hill High School By Garry Donna

Hoosier Basketball Magazine announces that the 22nd annual North/South Indiana All-Star Classic, Indiana’s only state-wide all-star double header series, will be held at Oak Hill High School in Converse, Indiana on Sunday, April 18, 2010.

2009 Clinic Pictures Posted

Over 1200 coaches were in attendance at the 2009 IBCA clinic. The speakers were entertaining and informative. Over 50 vendors displayed their products. It also provided an opportunity for fellowship among those coaches in attendance. It was good to see so many coaches that are students of the game. View Pictures

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2009 Indiana All-Star Shootout Pictures

View pictures from the 2009 Indiana All-Star Shootout.

2009 Girls' Showcase Pictures

View pictures from the 2009 Girls' Showcase.

Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame By Chris May

As the season approaches, the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame wishes each of you the best in the 2009-10 season.

Do you receive emails from the IBCA?

Coaches, do you receive emails from the IBCA? If you haven't received any emails this season, read these tips on getting IBCA emails.

2009-10 IBCA Calendar

Click read more to view the 2009-10 IBCA Calendar.

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Hoosier Hysteria News
October 2009 | Issue: XXXXVI

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IBCA E-Newsletter Archive

Hoosier Hysteria News October 2009 | Issue: XXXXVI

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Hoosier Hysteria News
October 2009 | Issue: XXXXVI