Whenever there are changes brought up about the state of Class B athletics, I have to be honest...I always kind of perk up. Class B sports are what I grew up with in high school and what I followed professionally for a couple of years. Sadly, what is happening is that Class B is changing without anyone changing anything about it.
The Herald's Greg DeVillers dove into a story that examines some of the changes that are proposed for the 2010-11 school year. Basically the changes will effect the fall and winter seasons, dealing specifically with basketball and volleyball.
I'm interested to see what the response is by the general population. The changes will certainly have an effect on who makes tournaments and basically there will be more emphasis on winning early.
Anyway, without writing in circles too much and denying you the joy of the story, if you are a fan of Class B sports at all, you should probably click here to take a look at the changes in the DeVillers story. It is certainly worth a look-see.
Showing posts with label Basketball. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Basketball. Show all posts
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Dave Nelson Hanging It Up
When you talk about one of the most successful basketball coaches in the state over the last decade, MPCG's Dave Nelson comes to mind immediately.
But when the Patriots tip off for the 2008-09, they will have a new coach at the helm. Nelson resigned from coaching and as the school's activities director in favor of selling athletic equipment for Universal Athletic Services.
MPCG wasn't in the immediate coverage area when I was working at the Sun, but I still got to interview him a couple of times in previews and what-not when the Pats were playing a Region 3 or 4 team. Also, I would get some information from them because they share a district with Griggs County Central. To sum up my experiences with Dave, he was always professional, always good for information and automatic for quotes. His approach to basketball was one of patience, as his teams surgically sliced the opposition. They never put up huge points or anything, winning by 10 or 12 points was likely considered a blow-out, but his teams were fundamentally sound.
He was a definite benefit to Class B sports and North Dakota sports. He will certainly be missed.
Greg DeVillers is on the call for the story, putting together a bit of the past on Nelson, as well as what his future holds. To read it, click here.
But when the Patriots tip off for the 2008-09, they will have a new coach at the helm. Nelson resigned from coaching and as the school's activities director in favor of selling athletic equipment for Universal Athletic Services.
MPCG wasn't in the immediate coverage area when I was working at the Sun, but I still got to interview him a couple of times in previews and what-not when the Pats were playing a Region 3 or 4 team. Also, I would get some information from them because they share a district with Griggs County Central. To sum up my experiences with Dave, he was always professional, always good for information and automatic for quotes. His approach to basketball was one of patience, as his teams surgically sliced the opposition. They never put up huge points or anything, winning by 10 or 12 points was likely considered a blow-out, but his teams were fundamentally sound.
He was a definite benefit to Class B sports and North Dakota sports. He will certainly be missed.
Greg DeVillers is on the call for the story, putting together a bit of the past on Nelson, as well as what his future holds. To read it, click here.
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