1 st Team She is our Food Guru as well as Associate Editor, Columnist, and Ad Executive. An icon of morality. Snodgrass said Parker had two major goals early in his coaching career. [2] He played collegiately at Kansas under coach Ted Owens and Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown. 3 Princeton a game for a while until the Vikings ultimately prevailed. He doesnt live in fear but leads a life with confidence. The Tigers ended their season going 20-4, winning the Eastern Cincinnati Conference (ECC) for the 2nd year in a row, and Coach Parker through it all was elected the 2020-2021 ECC Coach of the Year also for the 2nd year in a row! And once this is all over how I can affect others that are going to go through my similar situation.". Mr. Schmidt was inducted into the Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2008. "You just felt better when you saw him and had a conversation with him.". Dec. 9th - March 2nd. Elbert, David Velarde Sr. Dolores Huerta, Christian Eljets Sr. Calhan, Trevor Hendrix Jr. Calhan, I am the founder of MileHigh Prep Report. Both Walt Clark and Conrad Ball were on Reed's basketball team; in fact, the basketball team of 1925-26 had Bill Reed as coach, and Walt Clark and Conrad Ball as players. The collision crushed the front of Boyle's car. "He was a great mentor.". Please wear athletic clothes, cheer shoes or any shoes you can exercise in, all hair pulled back. The GBI requests anyone with information related to the case to contact the GBI Thomasville office by calling 229-225-4090, anonymous information may be submitted by calling 800-597-8477 or online at GBI.georgia.gov. He was an Assistant Principal, Interim Principal, and after his retirement in 1988 returned as a substitute teacher. He once was the head varsity basketball coach at Lockland High School. At the same time, we (like so many others) are a community in need as we navigate thruthis pandemic.Ive been so impressed with how our local businesses have hung in there and worked on creative ways to stay in business., Early shared that she knows the Loveland community will enjoy coming out to Downtown Loveland on Mondays in April to help support businesses, Darnell, and each other.Connecting to others is so important during this time.My goal is that Darnell doesnt have the stressor of finances while making health decisions.His battle ahead is long and there will be continued treatment and monitoring for many years., Jodi Stanton said, The idea of Rolling Mondays developed from a few brainstorming conversations of ways we could help Coach Parker.The ideas were discussed early on after his diagnosis.However, we decided to wait until after the holidays and after the first couple of fundraisers including T-Shirt sales and car magnets. Stanton explained that the idea of Rolling Mondays manifested into using multiple local restaurants/establishments and hosting the event on more than one night., I was actually on the interview panel for the hiring of the Varsity Womens Basketball Coach, along with other parents and coaches.When we interviewed Coach Parker, his enthusiasm and positivity were amazing, Stanton explained,From day one with the program, he hit the ground running. Attendance remained steady for the fifth straight year, finishing with third place numbers across the board in all-time marks in season total, season average, and conference total. (LogOut/ At the time of GBI being requested to investigate, Harris was the girls varsity basketball coach at Mitchell County High School. About the NFHS Network; PlayOn! "I remember talking with Mark Turgeon once when he asked me where I wanted to be in 10 years, and I said the head coach at the University of Colorado. In year two (201112), Boyle became the first CU coach to begin the conference season with back-to-back 30 starts, and was the first coach since Frosty Cox (193536, 193637) to win his conference opener in back-to-back years. Click on the image below to see Coach Parker talk all about the 2020-2021 basketball season and how he was able to coach effectively while going through chemotherapy in a Loveland Magazine TV exclusive Zoom interview! He owns more than half of Colorado's all-time conference tournament wins, with a 137 mark in that span (116 in the Pac-12, 21 in the Big 12). He was named the Greater Cincinnati Basketball Hall of Fame Ohio girls co-coach of the year in 2020-21. These awards lists are never easy especially since I cannot make it to every game. Northern Colorado finished 424 in his first season when squad finished last nationally in the final RPI rankings for that season. Parker played high school basketball at Findlay in northwest Ohio. Friday April 20 th 3:30-5:30pm @LHS Small Gym Dear brother of the late George C. Schmidt Jr. 13/14 Xavier and No. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Law enforcement officials conducted interviews and witnesses involved in the case. Thomas Martin "Tad" Boyle (born January 6, 1963) is an American college basketball coach who is the men's head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes of the Pac-12 Conference. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, 44-year-old Derrick Harris of Camilla was arrested. Colorado High School Activities Association; Follow Us On. Sedgwick County, Tate Renquist Fr. Nov 3, 2021 Junior Season! Still, coming off an Eastern Cincinnati Conference championship in the 2019-20 season at 22-4, he was able to lead the Tigers to a second league title in 2020-21 as they finished 20-5. The Celebration of Life for Parker will be held in the gymnasium of Loveland High School from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 30. My Girls, my Son, my Mom, and my Wife need that! Parker's energy and smile were infectious to student-athletes and others at school. The season begins Nov. 18. Regular. If you are chosen for Varsity or Junior Varsity- In 201718, Boyle had the youngest team of his tenure, with nine players that had not played a minute in a Buffaloes' uniform prior to the season. Postseason invitational champion Conference regular season and conference tournament champion WebHead Coach Ken Smikahl Assistant Coach Top Performers All Top Performers Colorado High School Activities Association Rebounds Per Game RANK REB/G 2 Garrett Harstad Sr. 14.0 Darnell Parker, known for his trademark smile and tough teams, died peacefully Sunday, July 24. Image via Getty. N/A. "He was just fun to watch on the sidelines. All rights reserved. In fact Boyle coached teams, with a record of 1732, have accounted for 28 percent of the program's wins over ranked opponents (61) since 194950. "Some people have smiles that just touch the soul and that was his smile," Broadwater said. A Tribute to Coach Darnell Parker and his Loving Tigers, Do you know: DAVID RUGGLES, AN AGGRESSIVE ABOLITIONIST WOULD FORCE HIS WAY INTO HOMES, Im a climate scientist heres three key things I have learned over a year of COVID/ Covering Climate Now, On the stand, former House speaker confronted by prosecutors with inconsistencies, Ohio child labor hours could change under State Senate bill, Browns Bipartisan legislation to support First Responders passes Senate, City of Loveland Water Increase Raises our Eyebrows, [VIDEO] Ribbon Cutting and Open House at Lovelands new Chamber office, Householder denies D.C. dinners, tying donations to legislation. Loveland, CO 80538 According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, 44-year-old Division regular season and conference tournament champion Learn how your comment data is processed. He taught English and physical education. 8 months ago @ 4:28PM, Posted The Tiger gym at Loveland High School is named in his honor. The GBI said law enforcement investigators obtained arrest warrants for one count of enticing a child for indecent purposes, one count sexual assault by persons with supervisory authority, one count sexual battery and two counts solicitation of sodomy. In 2014, funds were raised through a Tacky Sweater Contest, Hawaiian Shirt Day, and Friday Jeans Day for Staff that awarded eight $500 textbook scholarships to graduating Seniors that year. Beginning in 1994, he spent three seasons in Eugene, helping the Ducks to the 1995 NCAA Tournament and the 1997 National Invitational Tournament. We are all better people having been in his presence and felt his enthusiasm for life. Del Norte, TJ Sanchez Sr. Del Norte, Tyler Gallegos Sr. Del Norte, Gary Jarvis Sr. Cotopaxi, Joel Tezak So. He once was the head varsity basketball coach at Lockland High School. Surprise team of the District. Associations. Boys Basketball - Junior Varsity Head Coach Roger Orsinelli: Boys Basketball - Mitchell County Schools District superintendent Rowland Cummings confirmed to ABC 27 Thursday morning that Harris is on administrative leave at this time. Attachment (s): ms assistant coach job description.doc. "He was a great leader of young men," Zupka said. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Photo: Getty. Show all Sports. 6) Dont do anything that wouldnt make your mother proud. At age 44, he would be a father again. Success continued for Boyle and his coaching staff in year four (201314) as the Buffs won 23 games, the third most victories in school history. In 1997, Boyle followed Green to Tennessee, where he was director of basketball operations when the Vols won 20 games and advanced to the NCAA Tournament. 5 years ago @ 1:50PM. 19 AP/USA Today Coaches Poll, Nov. 26); AP No. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. About Us. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Sedgwick County, Kaden Harens Jr. Sedgwick County, Ayden Ring Jr. Caliche, Seth Marick Sr. Caliche, Chance Mitchell Jr. Caliche. Eat Out to Help Out Lovelands Coach Darnell Parker! He was a member of two NCAA Tournament teams (1984, 1985) and was part of the 1984 Big Eight tournament championship squad. Loveland High School Cincinnati Public Schools athletics manager Josh Hardin said Parker will be missed by the basketball and Cincinnati community but his contributions and lessons will continue. Loving grandfather of Nancy (Dave) Schwandner and Steven, Susan, Matthew, Michael Jr., and Jacqueline. Loveland had a 15-10 record overall including 9-7 in the ECC last season. He spent five seasons at Loveland. The Buffaloes were 1915 overall and 810 in the Pac-12, earning a spot in the NIT. A veteran basketball coach who returned from Stage 4 colon and liver cancer last February to coach his team in the postseason has died. Hes treated me like family since the day we met and Im so thankful I was able to play for him and Coach Keith. Coach is such a positive expression of all things Loveland. Parker, who had a 93-31 coaching record at Loveland, was the Eastern Cincinnati Conference coach of the year in 2020-21 and 2019-20, leading the Tigers to conference titles both years. Craig Ford Sr. Sanford, Justin McCarrol Sr. Sanford, Andrew Chavez Sr. Monte Vista, Alex Felix Sr. Monte Vista, Addan Heredia Sr. Monte Vista, AJ Stoltzfus Sr. Custer County, Tytus Atencio So. His players loved playing for him. The Shockers eventually lost to Final Four Cinderella George Mason in the regional semifinals, but not before they had secured the No. Tad continues to make Colorado more than relevant, NCAA.com Basketball Writer Andy Katz said. Several Greater Cincinnati coaches and former players offered condolences on Twitter Monday afternoon. A Virginia high school basketball coach has landed himself in hot water after he was captured on video attacking There is no better way to give back to the community than to support an individual that has given so much of himself to the community of Loveland and L.H.S. Both seasons, he was named ECC Coach of the Year. Holyoke, Colby Weber Fr. No live or upcoming events currently scheduled, 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. WebHead Coach K. Brandon Assistant Coach K. Borchert Statistician Top Performers All Top Performers CO Division 5A FT Made RANK FT 11 Noa Phillips Sr. PG, SG, SF 90 Charges In year three, the Bears had improved from one conference win his first season to an even 88 mark and earned the school's first Division I post season trip, to the Big Sky Conference tournament. CU defeated four ranked teams, including a 22-point comeback win (second greatest comeback in school history) upsetting No. "It takes two of us to even attempt to fill Coach Parker's shoes. He fulfilled the first which was to have his father, the late Darnell Parker Sr., coach on the bench with him. Crowley County, Colby Swopes Sr. Holly, Julian Terrazas Sr. Holly, Harrison Proctor Jr. Fowler, Ty Pieper Sr. Fowler, Tanner Rusk Sr. Hoehne, Levon Bachicha So. 2023 www.cincinnati.com. Boyle was named as an assistant coach for USA Basketball a second time in 2015. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. The first day of official coaching for the girls basketball season occurs Oct. 21. Over the next two seasons at UNC, he improved the team's win total from four to 13 and then 14. Akron High School. A car accident in 1994 changed Boyle's career forever. He battledcancersince the fall of 2020 when it first interrupted his tenure as Loveland girls basketball coach. After Coach Parker announced he had Cancer the community of Loveland as well as those who had been positively impacted by Coach Parker rallied around him giving as much love and support as possible. 7th Rafael Trejo Jr. Wray. Players, coaches, fans and even cheerleaders broke out into a massive brawl following a girls' playoff basketball game Boyle reconnected with Turgeon the following year, this time as an assistant coach at Jacksonville State (Ala.), where they helped turn a team that was 818 into a 1711 squad in just one season. Snodgrass visited Parker in the hospital last week. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Beginning on Monday, April 12th, L.H.S parents Jessica Early and Jodi Stanton, and local businesses, Bishops Quarter, The Works, and Narrow Path Brewing Company, will be hosting Rolling Mondays in honor of Coach Darnell Parker. He coached one first-team All-Big Sky member and also the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Year. "He was so positive.". Loveland High School Basketball | Sync Games to Calendar Broadcast Schedule ; On Demand ; Loveland, CO 80538. He taught English and physical education. "They always played hard but more impressive is that they seemed to enjoy the process he and his staff were implementing. Parker hosted a breakfast club when he brought food for players during a gym session prior to school. He is a perfect 80 as Colorado's head coach in the first round of a conference tournament. 5) Do what you gotta do when you gotta do it. Loveland High School girls basketball coach Darnell Parker died Sunday at the age of 44 after he was diagnosed with colon and liver cancer Oct. 25, 2020. "And the introduction of a new head coach is not what the program needs at this point.". The Loveland High School community is mourning the loss of one of their beloved coaches. He was the sophomore basketball coach at Greeley West High School for a year and then was an assistant coach at Loveland High School for two years. If your school has not posted Stats, I cannot give awards without some sort of stats or video. 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Not only did the community hold multiple fundraisers benefiting Coach Parker they also created the hashtag ParkerStrong placing it on both t-shirts and magnets that they then sold, giving the proceeds to Coach Parker and his family. At that point, the Bears were in the midst of a transition to Division I in its first season as a member of the Big Sky Conference. District 2 Teams. "'So here's my plaque.". Keith and I believe continuity for the kids is most important right now. The co-head coaches succeed former head coach Darnell Parker, who died in late July. Coach of the District. A Virginia high school girls basketball head coach got into a heated altercation with a spectator, jumping over the team's bench to grab him, which has led to an In 2020, Parker was diagnosed with liver and colon I'm working hard to get back ME, and I will! Evangelical Christian, Jacob Slankard Sr. Evangelical Christian, Chase Long So. 8 months ago @ 4:35PM, Posted Snodgrass started to cry when he read the letter. Like I have for the past few years we have decided to do All-District Teams. Event Policy: No refunds or exchanges. He also previously coached the Clark Montessori High School and Clermont Northeastern boys basketball teams prior to Loveland. CAMILLA, Ga. (WTXL) A man who coached at Mitchell County High School was arrested Wednesday. Stanton also said that Parker made an unforgettable impact on her daughters high school basketball career.The funny part is, they didnt always see eye to eye, but, their player/coach relationship turned into something special., Unfortunately, me and my family have been directly affected by colon cancer.My father was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer 17 years ago, Stanton said,Im thankful that research has been expanded and there are additional treatment options available to others today fighting this awful disease.I think our Loveland Community shows time and time again why Loveland is so special.When we have someone who has given so much to the athletes in our community, this is the perfect opportunity for others to give back!, Stanton said that she has no doubt Loveland will show up and provide support not only to Coach Parker but to our amazing restaurants and brewery who have stepped up to assist. Boyle has tremendous toughness in him. Parker had acknowledged the difficulty of his journey via Facebook this month. I would love it if CU were my last job."[9]. We will meet under the pavilionby the tennis courts. Posted Loveland posted the head coaching position Aug. 10 with a deadline of two weeks. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. . WebHead Coach Ivan Steinke Assistant Coach Arjun Gill Assistant Coach M. Keever Assistant Coach Top Performers All Top Performers CO Division 3A Rebounds Per Game RANK REB/G 8 Sawyer Morgan So. The Buffs did defeat NCAA Sweet 16 participant UCLA and the National Invitation Tournament Champion Stanford during the season. At the same time, Scott Gordon reached out asking if The Works could help support anything, Jessica Early said,Since the Go Fund Me and t-shirt fundraisers were going strong in November, we sort of felt it seemed best to wait until the next phase of his treatment process began., Early said that in addition to waiting until the next phase of Coach Parkers treatments, they also wanted to wait to hold Rolling Mondays until vaccinations were readily available so that the event could feel safer. I have too many connections to Cancer and hate hearing when people I know are fighting that battle, Gordon said, Coach Parker was my nephew Alec Gordons coach many years ago in Glen Este. Colorado may have joined the Pac-12 for football first but the Buffaloes have been a boon in basketball." These of course are not official from CHSAA but from MileHigh Prep Report. [8], Following his second season at CU, Boyle continued to draw interest from other programs, and his name was linked with the Nebraska and Kansas State openings, although he once again denied interest in both jobs, stating "I want to do something special here at Colorado. athletic calendar. [1], Before heading to play collegiately at Kansas, Boyle was a standout performer at Greeley Central High School, where he led the Wildcats to a state championship as a senior in 1981 and earned Colorado Player of the Year honors, as well as being selected to the Converse All-American team. Akron, Ryland Wolff So. The kids played hard for him because he was all about relationships and taking care of kids.". 0:00 1:53 That his team couldn't pull off the comeback against a top-ranked opponent was a minor blip on the radar for Loveland High School girls basketball coach Darnell Parker. Chris Rose, Wray High School. It's not always easy to keep these smiles but i thank God for Samantha Parker doing everything that she can to help me keep mine. Colorado Athletic Director Mike Bohn responded to increased student interest by flying 50 students, all expenses paid, to Los Angeles for the Pac-12 tournament and taking 100 students to the NCAA tournament games in Albuquerque. Parker is survived by his children Alexis and Madison, his wife, Samantha, who is expecting their first child, and Darnell's mother, Nina. Great-grandfather of Robert. Long Island Lutheran girls basketball Christina Raiti was named the Naismith High School Girls Coach of the Year on Thursday by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. 5/5 Texas, 9189. 4 years ago @ 12:24PM. "The guy always had a smile on his face, he was the most positive person, positive coach we had here," Conatser said. Jodi Stanton and I discussed the idea of holding a fundraiser in downtown Loveland back in November when we were both organizing t-shirt fundraising. We understand that every basketball moment (big or small) comes with memories and feelings. Elbert, Tayden Wangerow Sr. Elbert, Ethan Tesman Fr. "You never would have known it," Loveland Schools Superintendent Mike Broadwater said. "He always had a smile and was optimistic and hopeful. Loveland High School girls basketball coach Darnell Parker died on His initial season saw CU rank fifth nationally in free throw percentage (77.8), 12th in scoring (79.6 ppg) and 19th in field goal percentage (47.3). As a senior, Boyle captained the Jayhawks, which featured freshman Danny Manning, who three years later led the Jayhawks to the NCAA Championship. Our staff at The Works knows that the money raised is a small part of this, raising awareness for the ongoing battles with cancer is of course a small part. What a blessing to have this man as a teacher and coach in my life. In year three (201213), Boyle guided the Buffs to another NCAA Tournament appearance, the second year in-a-row, becoming the first CU coach in 50 years to guide the program to back-to-back tournament appearances. Our Loveland and surrounding communities have been amazing thus far with supporting Darnell. For many years he could be seen at the end of the varsity bench for Loveland basketball teaching his basketball knowledge and his famous 6 Schmidt Rules. He was also a regular at Loveland football games helping at the admissions gate and with the parking flow, a good-will ambassador showing hospitality to regulars and visiting fans. Chris Rose, Wray High School. Conference tournament champion. [11], National champion He was named the 18th coach in Colorado men's basketball history on April 19, 2010,[1] replacing Jeff Bzdelik. LOVELAND, Ohio Loveland High School named Keith Braswell and Brad Early as co-head coaches of the varsity girls basketball team, Loveland athletic director Parker Richardson Jr. Plateau Valley, Parker Ralston Jr. Plateau Valley, Jack Pryor Jr. Vail Christian, Christian Mills Jr. Vail Mountain, Mason Geller Sr. Vail Mountain, Fisher Winder Sr. Rangely, Kenyon Cochrane Sr. Rangely, Andrew Dorris Sr. Rangely, Grady Frentress Jr. Hayden, Wesley Gioia Sr. Hayden, Adrian Drew Jr. Hayden, Hac Louthan Sr. Soroco, Lucas Koler Sr. Soroco, Anthoni Walter So. Division regular season champion Description: For questions please call Megan Cole @ 613-7313. Coach Parker decided to take a positive outlook on his Cancer diagnosis by sharing his story and experience with those that in some way had been touched by Cancer in hopes that he would provide both strength and encouragement for those struggling. (LogOut/ In true fashion, he remained committed to the positive. Covering High School Sports in Colorado focusing on Smaller Schools- Founded by Anthony Garcia, Mile High Prep Report Boys Basketball Class 2A All-District Teams. If you are interested in joining the Girl's Tennis team this spring, please join for a pre-season informational meeting Wednesday 1/27 at 12:25. I am a Loveland High School grad 85 and later came back to help coach baseball for several years. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Several thousand fans also made the trip to Albuquerque for CU-UNLV and CU-Baylor NCAA tournament games. Parent & Athlete Information Meeting- Beloved Loveland High School educator: Charles R. Schmidt passes, Sunday Workout Free Spartan SGX Team Training, On the stand, former House speaker confronted by prosecutors with inconsistencies, Ohio child labor hours could change under State Senate bill, Browns Bipartisan legislation to support First Responders passes Senate, City of Loveland Water Increase Raises our Eyebrows, [VIDEO] Ribbon Cutting and Open House at Lovelands new Chamber office, Householder denies D.C. dinners, tying donations to legislation. Monday April 16 th - "Coach Darnell Parker always had the biggest smile, a positive outlook, and an infectious laugh," said Loveland High School assistant principal Brian Conatser, the school's former athletic director. The GBI said the case will be transferred to the district attorney's office for review. Sign up for weekly emails from the coach. The attendance surge ranked third nationally among all Division I programs for largest increased average from the previous year. While Coach Parker was undergoing chemotherapy, the Womens L.H.S Basketball Team dedicated their season to him, exerting that much more effort to have the most successful season possible. 15 nationally ranking, the highest a CU team has seen since 1997. Memorials to Mr. Schmidt are requested to go to the Loveland High School Chuck Schmidt Staff Scholarship, 1 Tiger Trail, Loveland, OH 45140. [7], "This is it (my dream job), theres no doubt," Boyle said after being named head coach on April 19, 2010. Although Coach Darnell Parker has just recently completed round 11 of chemo treatments, he is still making a conscious effort to motivate and inspire others battling cancer to stay strong by sharing his own journey. Omar Perez Sr. Wiggins. Coach Parker supporters Jessica Early, Jodi Stanton, Scott Gordon, owner of The Works, and Loveland Magazines David Miller explained to us why this fundraiser is so important to them. Another NCAA Tournament followed for a school record third consecutive season, in addition setting a pair of attendance records (season total: 173,429; non-conference total: 84,133). The Bears defeated Colorado State, 7259, in his second season and also knocked off San Diego State, 7259. Im a believer in Tad Boyle, said Jay Bilas, ESPN College Basketball Analyst. Coach Parkers constant positive outlook on life and his dedication to helping L.H.S student-athletes inspired Lovelands parents to do something extra special for Parker and his family. Boyle played collegiately for legendary coach Larry Brown at Kansas (198185). He was a great man. I dont know Coach Parker personally, but our paths have crossed a lot over the years. Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. District 2 Teams. Parker married Samantha McElfresh, a Batavia High basketball legend in her own right, in September 2021. It's here. A couple of Coach Parkers top-performing athletes had a lot to say about him and his impact on their lives. Click the article link below to read Coach Parkers initial announcement to the community about his Cancer diagnosis. The Tiger gym at Loveland High School is named in his honor. The win over the Wildcats gave CU its first road win over a nationally ranked opponent since January 1997 (No. Contact alybirnbaum@aol.com Posted Cheer Head Coach, Boys Basketball - Varsity Assistant Coach, Boys Basketball - Junior Varsity Head Coach, Boys Basketball - Junior Varsity Assistant Coach, Boys Basketball - Freshman Assistant Coach, Girls Basketball - Junior Varsity Head Coach, Girls Basketball - Junior Varsity Assistant Coach. Haxtun, Keegan Colglazier Jr. Haxtun, Jaxon Carlson So. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "His enthusiasm and optimism were contagious," Loveland City School District Superintendent Mike Broadwater said. He is not only a terrific teacher of the game with great basketball knowledge, he keeps it simple and gives his players an understanding of what you need to do to win, but a firm understanding of how teams lose, too. Now what I can control is how I attack my treatments, how my attitude is on the days that I'm feeling really well. CS School, Eli Cornell Fr. Cheer Tryout Information