“I am honored and humbled to be included as a finalist for the Dallas Wings JR NBA Coach of the Year with such a dedicated group of individuals who demonstrate their passion day in and day out to the game of basketball and the youth of our communities.”“I am elated and thankful to have been selected as one of the finalists for the Dallas Wings Jr, NBA Coach of the Year Award. As I reflect on the past and look forward to what I can do to continue to be a “Beacon of light in the lives of students, parents, players, friends, co-workers, family, community, church and school. Teach them that success is failure turned inside out, stick to the fight “Don’t Quit” A Winner never quits and a quitter never wins.”“I am humbled and excited to be chosen as a finalist by the Dallas Wings Organization. Being a coach for 34 years has given me the opportunity to mold and lead young people’s lives in a positive manner is truly a blessing!”“I’m honored to even be considered for an award of this caliber due to so many respectable youth coaches out there around the world today. I’m grateful for being a finalist and recognized by one of the best teams in the WNBA and in my hometown the Dallas Wings. I thank you guys again and good luck the rest of the year. Go Wings”.“It is an honor to be nominated as a Finalist for the Jr. NBA Coach of the year. I am truly humbled by the nomination. In the past I have seen the nominees for this honor, and I have gotten to know some of them personally, but for me to be a nominee myself is truly a blessing. I thank God for this opportunity.”“This is truly special to be nominated amongst pioneers in the youth basketball sector for this award. I will continuously strive to encourage and uplift student athletes both on and off the court.”“Truly an honor to be nominated as a finalist for the Jr NBA Coach of the Year award. I love teaching, mentoring, and coaching the youth both on and off the court. It is said, “it takes a village to raise/train up a child” therefore I’m glad to be a part of that village.”“My job is to help young ladies succeed at basketball and help grow the women’s game. This would mean the world to me to receive this award, as I have put in countless hours on the court and away from my family to help others follow their dreams and become successful young Women. I love what I do and want to continue to help student athletes reach their goals for a long time.”“It is a huge Honor to be selected as a Finalist for the Dallas Wings (WNBA) Jr. NBA Coach of the Year, as this only motivates me even more to worker harder than ever while continuing to enable and inspire youth to become winners in Life while striving for success on and off the court!”“This nomination speaks volumes to why I do what I do. It’s a constant reminder of the give back and what it looks like. It’s the epitome internal drive that fuels me to continue to do what I love daily. Paying homage to those who have paved the way before us all. It’s starts with our youth and I will forever remain grateful, appreciative, ambitious and passionate about my true first love (basketball).”“For so many years I have had people pour knowledge and wisdom into me in becoming a successful basketball player and so now I am blessed in my purpose to be able to use the sport to impact and inspire the youth with their own development. It is unexplainable to be able to motivate someone in their own growth and development not only through sports but through the game of life.”“It’s an honor to be nominated for coach of the year. My peers recognize my hard work, dedication, commitment, and integrity I put into my team and community. We are not just coaches, but role models here to help shape the lives of young people which is everything this award embodies.”“Working with young ladies, being a part of the process that gets them into college is so rewarding. I’m honored that the Dallas Wings organization selected myself as a Finalist for the Jr. NBA Coach of the Year.”“Coaching is important to me because I get help young people believe in themselves and realize that you achieve more through teamwork. That applies on and off the court.”“It means so much to be a finalist! Coaching is what I love to do and to be recognized is such a blessing.”“I am beyond grateful for whoever nominated me. I’ve been very blessed in my career to have such great influences in my life that have helped me become the coach I am today. I have had the opportunity to coach some great kids who have bought in to what we teach; hard work and heart. I am very thankful to be the head coach at Birdville HS and have the opportunity to teach kids the value of working hard, playing together as a team and the Belief, Commitment and Toughness we teach daily in our program.”
