JV has first practice.

Team looking forward to great season.

November 21st, 2008 by admin | Posted in Cougar News | No Comments »

Coach Snoblen works with “Big Man” Tarquin Janis on his post play.

The Coronado Men’s JV Basketball Team held their first official practice Thursday. The team is looking forward to a very good season. Led by veteran players, Zach Raucher, Drew Badillo and Trevino Namou, the should come together very fast. The JV will also feature some first time Basketballers, including Aaron Harwell, Alonzo White and Avery Ford.
The JV open their season December 2nd at Las Vegas.

Parent Meeting a Big Success

Mom’s and Dad’s fired up for the season!

November 20th, 2008 by admin | Posted in Cougar News | No Comments »

The Coronado Basketball parents were out in full force Thursday night for the first meeting of the season. For more complete parent coverage, click on the Fan Club tab…

ALL TEAMS POSTED

Check the roster tab for selections.

November 19th, 2008 by admin | Posted in Cougar News | No Comments »

Congratulations to all of the players that have made the Varsity/JV and B-Teams. To everyone that tried out and did not make a team, we encourage you to stay involved with the program and try again next season. We thank everyone for their hard work and dedication to the program.
For the players that did make a team here is the schedule.

Varsity- 4PM practice main gym
B-Team - Meet in Coach Jacksons room at 3:30PM Practice 4PM
JV Practice at 6:00 - Arrive at 5:45
Parent Meeting at 6:30 Main Gym…All parents must attend before players will be issued uniforms and practice gear.

Jamel turns 18!

Co-Captain shares cake with everyone after tryouts.

November 19th, 2008 by admin | Posted in Cougar News | No Comments »

Jamel Morgan blows out the candles as his senior teammates hold the cake.

Although Tuesdays tryout was filled with tough conditioning, the day ended sweet as teammates surprised Co-Captain Jamel Morgan with a cake for his 18th Birthday. At the very end of tryouts, the cake was brought out and the entire group sang Happy Birthday. Everyone had a piece of cake before heading home for the night. Jamel’s Birthday wish? Well it was no secret, “I am wishing for a State Championship.”

Basketball Tryouts Wednesday Schedule

Three day tryouts are Monday-Wednesday at 4pm

November 19th, 2008 by admin | Posted in Cougar News | No Comments »

WEDNESDAY  NOVEMBER 19^TH MAIN GYM LOBBY:

3:45 PLAYERS ARRIVE

COACHES: POULSON/KAUFMAN

CHECK IN TABLE

PLAYERS SIGN IN – CHECK NUMBER

ALL PLAYERS MUST WEAR SAME WHITE T-SHIRT

 ONCE CHECKED IN PLAYERS WILL GO INTO THE GYM FOR GROUP ASSIGNMENT.

COACHES:  SNOBLIN/JACKSON

PLAYERS TO BE IN SAME GROUPS UNLESS CHANGED BY COACHES

TRYOUTS ARE HELD IN A CLOSED GYM AND NOT OPEN TO SPECTATORS.  PARENTS CAN PICK UP PLAYERS OUTSIDE THE GYM AT 6:30PM. 

Sam Staudaher Wins Intramural Grand Prize!

Freshman from the Thunder wins drawing.

November 18th, 2008 by admin | Posted in Cougar News | No Comments »

Sam Staudaher shoots a free throw for the Champion Thunder.

Sam Staudaher, the only freshman on the intramural champion Thunder basketball team, won the intramural grand prize.  The grand prize, any new pair of Nike Shoes, was determined by a drawing from the winning team.  The drawing was held Monday night after try-outs, as all of the Thunder players gathered together and Staudaher was the winner.  Sam can select the shoes he wants at any time this season and they will be provided by Nike.

Basketball Tryouts Tuesday Schedule

Three day tryouts are Monday-Wednesday at 4pm

November 16th, 2008 by admin | Posted in Cougar News | No Comments »

The time has finally arrived.  After a hard summer season and weeks of intramurals, Basketball tryouts are finally upon us.  The following information is critical for a successful tryout.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18^TH MAIN GYM LOBBY:

3:45 PLAYERS ARRIVE

COACHES: POULSON/KAUFMAN

CHECK IN TABLE

PLAYERS SIGN IN – CHECK NUMBER

ALL PLAYERS MUST WEAR SAME WHITE T-SHIRT

ONCE CHECKED IN PLAYERS WILL GO INTO THE GYM FOR GROUP ASSIGNMENT.

COACHES:  SNOBLIN/JACKSON

PLAYERS TO BE IN SAME GROUPS UNLESS CHANGED BY COACHES

DO NOT FORGET - MAKE SURE YOUR PACKET IS COMPLETE - WEAR A WHITE T-SHIRT -  HAVE A FILLED OUT BASKETBALL APPLICATION - BE ON TIME…

TRYOUTS ARE HELD IN A CLOSED GYM.  SPECTATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED.  PLAYERS CAN BE PICKED UP OUTSIDE THE GYM AT 6:30PM

Basketball Players Keep Up Good Will

Players spend 8 hours working at youth camp then have first official practice of the season.

November 16th, 2008 by admin | Posted in Cougar News | No Comments »

Pictured clockwise from top left:  Chris Ligon works at the ball handling station; Jamel Morgan points out a good move by one of the campers; Craig Parker and Brandon Glanz lead the passing circle; Charlie Wakefield makes a pass to a camper at the shooting station.

This weekend twelve players involved in the Coronado Basketball Program donated their time and energy to the Jerome Williams Basketball Boot Camp. The camp was offered free to kids 5-15 years old and focused on skills and conditioning. More than a hundred kids age 5-9 showed up for the morning session, and eighty-five kids age 10-15 came for the afternoon session. Coronado players showed their great patience and personality, working all day to help others in the community. Once again we are very proud of our program. Immediately following the camp, the first official practice was held for Juniors and Seniors. Since there is not a roster selected until this Wednesday, the practice was open to all Juniors and Seniors. Coach Berg laid out plans for the offense, as the potential players got a good look at what’s to come this season.

THUNDER WIN IT ALL!

2008 Intramural Champions

November 12th, 2008 by admin | Posted in Cougar News | No Comments »

It all came down to Wednesday afternoon as the 4-1 Celtics looked to avenge their only loss of the season to the 5-0 Thunder. The Celtics used the one-two combination of Jamel Morgan and Charlie Wakefield to control the tempo early, but after the Thunder took a 14-13 lead on a three pointer by Drew Badillo, they never looked back. The Thunders balanced scoring attack, four players in double figures, was to much for the Celtics to defend. The Thunder won 66-54 taking the crown as the 2008 Coronado High School Basketball Champions. Congratulations to Blake Smith, Austin Nelson, Adam Schmitt, Drew Badillo and Sam Staudaher.

SURPRISE!!!

Basketball Co-Captain Blake Smith Turns 18

November 9th, 2008 by admin | Posted in Cougar News | No Comments »

Blake Smith and friends get ready for the cake at his surprise 18th Birthday Party.

Friends and family gathered Sunday afternoon to surprise Blake Smith on his 18th birthday.  Blake had no idea, and was shocked when he walked into his house to find it filled with partygoers.  After congratulating him, his friends wasted no time before throwing Blake in the pool.   Happy Birthday Blake!