Off the Backboard: March, 2010
Welcome to our online version of "Off the Backboard."
Planning is underway for a variety of exciting events at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame this summer! This issue, just our fourth electronic version, will give you a look at what's going on at the WBHOF.
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A Letter from our VP
Greetings Women’s Basketball Fans!
At the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, it is our mission to "honor the past, celebrate the present and promote the future" of women's basketball. When it comes to promoting the future, we take great pride in our youth programming to not only promote the game, but also to give back to the community and do our part to inspire the lives of today's youth.
Through educational programming, time-out camps, birthday parties, Girl Scout events and the Eastman Skills programs, we welcome youngsters into the WBHOF, get them moving and teach them about what it takes to live a healthy lifestyle. Regardless of which program brings them to the hall, we are happy to have them visit and hope to positively impact their lives by the time they leave.
Jackie Wise, Program and Events Manager at the WBHOF, has worked hard to develop the WBHOF's education programs so that we can offer key components from the State of Tennessee school curriculum in a fun and interactive environment. In addition to the programs that focus on science, math, language arts, social studies and art, we also have programs that focus on physical fitness and nutrition.
According to the Office of the Surgeon General, more than 12.5 million children and adolescents (17.1 percent of people ages 2-19) are overweight. Overweight adolescents have a 70 percent chance of becoming overweight or obese adults. It is for that reason, that we put such an emphasis on eating right and being physically active. Our physical fitness and nutrition programs are offered to kindergarten through 8th grade students and focus on cardiovascular fitness, the food groups and sportsmanship. Being a sports museum gives us the opportunity to promote healthy lifestyles to youth in an exciting way!
I'm excited to announce that this summer, we will also incorporate our nutrition, physical fitness and sportsmanship programs into our time-out camps. Again, this is a great opportunity for us to make a positive impact on any child that walks through the door.
The Eastman Skills programs, that we offer as part of Eastman's annual Induction sponsorship, has been a great addition to our youth programming. Through the program, Eastman reaches out to schools in the Kingsport area to offer them a field trip to the WBHOF and our feedback from Eastman is that "many of the kids are from rural areas where this is truly a trip of a lifetime for them."
In addition to our WBHOF programs, we also take time out of our busy schedules to get out in the community through a local "Read with Me"
program and Junior Achievement.
It brings a smile to my face every time I see a group of youngsters walk in the Hall in awe of the giant statue that greets them, gasp in shock when Senda Berenson starts telling her story and anxiously make their way onto the basketball courts. There's no doubt about it, the Hall is full of energy whenever a group of children are here. As we approach the 2010 Summer, we'll continue to welcome groups to the WBHOF as we promote the future of the game and reinforce healthy lifestyles.
Lastly, I want to remind everyone that plans for our 2010 Induction are underway and we're excited to put together a fantastic weekend of events! Stay tuned for more information and visit www.wbhof.com for more details. We look forward to seeing you on June 12 in Knoxville!
Best wishes,
Dana Hart
VP/GM of the WBHOF
Welcome to our New Board Members
The WBHOF would like to announce the addition of four new members to our Board of Directors. Represented by all aspects of women's basketball, the Board serves as the selection committee in determining the individuals to be inducted each year. During the 2009 board meeting, Felicia Hall, Van Chancellor, Eddie Clinton, and Nan Elrod were elected to serve on the WBHOF Board of Directors.
Felicia Hall Allen is a an individual dedicated to assisting the public with achieving personal and professional goals through team building seminars, speeches, and consulting. Felicia Hall Allen and Associates is a group involved in the ethical legal representation of clients to resolve organizatinal issues without legal intervention.
Van Chancellor, a Class of 2001 Inductee, is a head coach of 30 years with experience at both the collegiate and professional levels. Currently the coach at LSU, Chancellor's impressive resume parallels a committment to community evident in his involvement with a variety of speaking engagements and contributions.
Eddie Clinton has been involved with the AAU for nearly thirty years. In addition to coaching both boys and girls teams, Eddie also served as the Southeastern AAU District Governor. He currently serves as the AAU Girls' Basketball Senior Sports Manager.
Nan Elrod, seven year member of the WBCA, was instrumental in the securing of artifacts during the opening of the WBHOF. Nan serves as an official scorer for the Lady Vols, assists with the NCAA Division 1 Women's Final Four, and works at various recruiting evaluation tournaments.
"We have been blessed with talented, diverse, and committed board members since our inception," said WBHOF Board President Jack North. "These four newest members do nothing but add to that wonderful history. We welcome them and look forward to their insights and perspectives on the game of women's basketball."
In addition, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame would like to acknowledge those members recently rotating off the Board, Peggy Gillom-Granderson, Carolyn Bush-Roddy, and Donna Noonan. We thank you for your service and committment to women's basketball!
2010 Induction - Save the Date!
It's that time of year again! In just a few months, the WBHOF will be welcoming guests to Knoxville to celebrate the official Induction of Leta Andrews, Teresa Edwards, Rebecca Lobo, Gloria Ray, Teresa "TSpoon" Weatherspoon, and Chris Weller.
The Class of 2010 will be officially inducted on June 12 at the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville, TN.
Induction festivities will begin on Friday, June 11, with a private unveiling of exhibits at the WBHOF following by a dinner and storytelling. Saturday will get going bright and early with the second annual 4Kay Run/Walk, folld by the Class of 2010 autograph session. Our 2010 Induction Weekend will conclude with the Induction Ceremony, at the Tennessee Theatre Saturday evening.
Don't miss out on the chance to help us welcome the prestigious 2010 class. Click here to purchase your tickets to the 2010 celebration and to learn more about our Induction Weekend Activities.
2nd Annual 4Kay™ Run/Walk
Save the date for the 2nd Annual 4Kay™ Run/Walk on June 12! The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is privileged to be involved in honoring the legacy of Kay Yow, late NC State basketball coach and Class of 2000 Inductee. Pre-registration is open until June 3.
Click here to register as a runner, walker, team or honorary participant. Proceeds benefit cancer research through the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund™.
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2010 Select Girls Basketball Camp scheduled
We're thrilled to be lining up our coaches and campers for the 2010 Select Camp! The second annual camp will take place July 24-26 at Maryville College.
The WBHOF Select Camp is open to high school girls players who have a desire to play at the next level. Players will be accepted based on their level of play, GPA, involvement with a varsity team, and AAU membership.
We're excited to announce that this year's camp will give participants a chance to receive an ACL analysis and individual evaluation from Jackie Ansley, CEO/Owner/Performance Coach of Performance Training, Inc.
"We are very excited to get Jackie involved in our 2010 Select Camp," said WBHOF VP/GM Dana Hart. "She has been involved in women's basketball at the highest level for many years and can definitely add a new dynamic to this event."
Click here for more information on how you can be involved in the
2010 Select Camp!
Hall Happenings
• The LSU Lady Tigers, escorted by head coach and WBHOF Inductee Van Chancellor, spent an afternoon touring the Hall prior to taking on the Lady Vols at Thompson-Boling Arena.
• The WBHOF partnered with Covenant Senior Services on Feb. 14 for a brunch, pep rally, backstage tour and a Lady Vols game.
• The Tennessee School Food Services Group held a meeting in late February to promote healthy eating in our schools. The meeting was attended by educators from TN, GA, NC and VA.
• Education Programs this month included visits from A.L. Lotts, Mary Blount, Christian Family Co-op and North Knoxville homeschool groups, Bearden Elementary and Kings Academy.
• February 28, the WBHOF hosted the first annual "Hoops and Hearts", a family fun day for Boy and Girl Scout troops and families. Participants enjoyed a day at the Hall with a pizza party, crafts, ballcourt games and face painting, followed by the Lady Vols/ Ole Miss game.
• The TCU women's basketball team stopped by prior to NCAA Tournament 1st round action at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Inductees in the News
• The WBHOF would like to congratulate Geno Auriemma (Connecticut, Class of 2006), Kim Mulkey (Baylor, Class of 2000) and Tara Van Derveer (Stanford, Class of 2002) for advancing to the 2010 Final Four in San Antonio!
• Teresa Weatherspoon (Class of 2010) is the recipient of the 2010 Maggie Dixon Rookie Coach of the Year Award. In her first season as head coach, Weatherspoon led Louisiana Tech to a 23-9 mark (11-5 in the Western Athletic Conference) and won the WAC Tournament Championship title. Click here to read more about Weatherspoon's honor!
• On March, 29, it was announced that Anne Donovan (Class of 1999) will be leaving the New York Liberty after the upcoming WNBA season to become the women's basketball coach at Seton Hall. Click here to read more about Donovan's next move!
• Cynthia Cooper-Dyke (Class of 2009) was announced as a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2009. The final decision will be announced at the Men's Fnial Four on April 5, 2010.
• Jennifer Azzi (Class of 2009) was in Vancouver to cover all of the 2010 Olympic for USANA.
• Marsha Sharp (Class of 2003) was announced as the 2010 recipient of the WBCA's Lifetime Achievement Award. The former Lady Raider coach will follow Kay Yow as the recipient of this prestigious honor. Sharp is the Executive Director of the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund.
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