I hope your school year has started well and you are all in good spirit and good health. At the close of the last WCA year we had over 960 members, which is a record for our organization. It is our goal to reach 1,000 members this year. We look forward to recruiting those coaches that aren’t currently a member, but that requires everyone’s help. Please try to encourage your junior high coaches to get involved. Here is what we have to offer all of our members:

• $1,000,000 liability insurance policy • Scholastic Coach and Athletic Director magazine (for those that are members before

September 15th) • Eligible to vote for Coach of the Year. • Eligible for regional and national awards. • Eligible to vote for All-State awards. • Eligible to coach All-Star contests. • Eligible for selection committees for All-Star contests. • Eligible to serve on the WCA Board of Directors. • Eligible for the WCA Hall of Fame. • Eligible for the Bill Farthing Distinguished Service Award. • Two free tickets to UW football and basketball games. Check the policy for getting your

tickets in the WCA handbook. • Children of members are eligible for WCA scholarships. • Eligible to receive 20, 30, and 40 year service awards.

Above all, the WCA impacts the student-athletes of Wyoming. I would encourage all coaches to become active members in this great coaching organization. Always in Sports, Mark Campbell WCA President Fall Coach of the Year deadline: The deadline for the fall COTY nominations is November 17, 2007. This includes head coaches in Boys/Girls Cross Country, Football, Girls Swimming, Volleyball, Boys/Girls Tennis, and Boys/Girls Golf, as well as assistant coaches in Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Tennis, and Golf. Membership fees will increase to $45.00 on November 15th, so join NOW.

President’s Message

WCA Newsletter Fall, 2007

Notice to all AD’s: You can list your coaching vacancies on the website. Contact Scott McCash (smccash@whsaa.org) at the WHSAA office and he will post them for you. Academic Awards: Association Academic Awards are given to any student-athlete, grades 9-12, who successfully completes the competitive season while achieving a 3.5 G.P.A. during the grading period of that season. Certificates may be obtained from the President of the WCA upon request. Friendly Reminders:

• Summer Clinic July 24th-26th 2008 in Casper. • Board of Directors meeting November 10th at 9:00 a.m. at the WHSAA office. • State Football Playoffs begin October 26th 2007 • State Volleyball in Casper starts October 25th-27th • State Girls Swimming in Gillette October 25th-27th • State Cross Country in Douglas October 20th • All-State Football meeting November 13th times and place TBA • WAHPERD conference in Laramie November 7-9. For more information contact Walt Smith

in Torrington at wsmith@goshen.k12.wy.us

Mark Campbell President WCA mark_campbell@ncsd.k12.wy.us 307-259-4790 (C) 307-234-3957 (H)

To all volleyball coaches: Thank you volleyball coaches for a great summer clinic. John Kessel was really excited by the number of coaches there and the participation of the coaches. Our last meeting I brought up a proposal to change state volleyball tournament to a true double-elimination tournament. I hope that we will be able to create a link to a PowerPoint that will explain the proposal if you weren’t able to attend. You will be receiving more information about nominations for all-state and all-star. Remember, when you nominate a player for the all-star team, please ask her first if she would like to attend. If she doesn’t want to, don’t nominate her. Also, if you don’t fill out the form completely, that young lady will not be nominated. Looking forward to a great state tournament. If you have any questions, contact me by email bthompson@lcsd2.org or by phone 307-279-3272 (work), 307-279-3588 (home). Thanks. Bill Thompson WCA Volleyball Rep

University of Wyoming/WCA Complimentary Ticket Policy 7/30/05

“Powder River Let ‘ER Buck”

1. The University of Wyoming will commit 100 tickets for each HOME football game and 50 for each HOME basketball game to members of the Wyoming Coaches Association. Active and Lifetime members will be eligible for the “Cowboy and or Cowgirl” tickets.

2. Members can make all ticket requests through the University of Wyoming

Ticket Office at 1-800-922-9461. The tickets will be offered on a “first come first serve basis”. The football tickets must be reserved by 12:00 noon on Thursday and the basketball tickets by 12:00 noon the day before the game. Wyoming Coaches Association members will be allowed one ticket for themselves and one ticket for a guest. Coaches may also purchase additional tickets at the regular price at that time.

3. The ticket/tickets will be picked up on the day of the contest at a

designated gate. Each member will be required to present his/her Wyoming Coaches Association membership card or Lifetime membership card along with a pictured I.D. to have the ticket/tickets issued as well. The guest will also need to present a pictured I.D. There will be no exception to this policy!

4. The Wyoming Coaches Association and the University of Wyoming

expect you to attend the game you have reserved the ticket/tickets for. You may cancel the complimentary ticket/tickets so that other coaches may be added to the list. The additional ticket/tickets that you have purchased will fall under the University of Wyoming’s Refund Policy. Please call the University of Wyoming Ticket Office (1800-922-9461) to have your name removed from the complimentary list.

5. If you reserve a ticket and or tickets but fail to attend the game you

committed to for the second time, you will lose this privilege for the balance of the membership year.

Wyoming Coaches Association

Lost Your Membership Card?

If you have lost your Coaches Association Membership card, you may get another one for a fee of $5. Contact Steve Mischke.

If you are not a present member of the WCA, contact Steve Mischke to get a

break on the price of membership. It will increase in November.

WCA MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION (August 1 to July 31)

NAME_____________________________________WCA # (_______) Year (_______) ADDRESS______________________________________________________________ CITY_________________________________STATE_______________ZIP__________ EMPLOYED BY SCHOOL DISTRICT_______________________________________ HOME PHONE__________________________________________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS_______________________________________________________ HEAD VARSITY COACH OF (SPORT/S) *_________________________________ ASSISTANT VARSITY COACH OF (SPORT/S) *____________________________ JUNIOR/MIDDLE SCHOOL COACH OF (SPORT/S) *_______________________ *COACHING KEY: FB, VB, BCC, GCC, BGO, GGO, BTN, GTN, BBB, GBB, IBTK, IGTK, WR, BSK, GSK, BN-SK, GN-SK, BSW, GSW, GGY, BTK, GTK, BSO, GSO, AD YEARS IN COACHING.. INCLUDING THE CURRENT SEASON.. (____) WCA DUES (if paying before 11.15 of current year) $30.00 (_______) WCA DUES (if paying after 11.15 of current year) $40.00 (_______) CLINIC FEES (if paid before 7.15 of current year) $60.00 (_______) CLINIC FEES (if paid after 7.15 of current year) $70.00 (_______) FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION $ 5.00 (_______) BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION $ 5.00 (_______) TRACK COACHES ASSOCIATION $ 3.00 (_______) VOLLEYBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION $ 3.00 (_______) TOTAL DUE TO THE WYOMING COACHES ASSOCIATION .…...___(_______) CHECK #____________, VOUCHER #________________, CASH $____________ ** WCA LIFETIME/RETIRED COACHES MEMBERSHIP $50.00 (_______) MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

WYOMING COACHES ASSOCIATION BOX 2325

GILLETTE, WYOMING 72717

THE WCA ”COACHING ‘EM UP THE WYOMING WAY!”

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Below is your associations Board of Directors for the 2007 and 2008 school year. Please feel free to contact them concerning your individual sports needs. Mark Campbell - Natrona Co. – President Wade Sanford -Worland - President Elect Bob Matson – Natrona Co. -Past President Renee Shultz - Gillette - Executive Director Steve Mischke -Gillette - Executive Secretary

Roosevelt Brown – Natrona Co. – Secretary

SPORTS REPRESENTATIVES Heath Hayes - Saratoga-Football Cory Sova-Riverside - Girls BB Pat Neely – Wright – Boys BB Tom Schrupp - Gillette- Golf Rick Dare - Wright - Cross Country Scott Smith - Powell- Boys Track Jim Dolezal Mt. View - Girls Track Bill Thompson-Cokeville-Volleyball Walt Berling- Jackson - Special Sports Todd Quigley - Newcastle– Swimming Mark Miessler - Gillette - Tennis Larry Yeradi- Wright - Wrestling Bryan Chadderdon –Kelly Walsh-Soccer Kevin Williams-Kelly Walsh-Web Site Mike Lashley - Lingle/Ft.Laramie - At Large Becky Johnson-Gillette-At Large Maggie Hokanson - Kaycee-All-Stars Grant Patik – Buffalo – All-Stars Dan Hunter – Big Piney – Jr. High Walt Smith – Junior High Bill Bolles – Kelly Walth – Hall of Fame Cliff Hill - Gillette – A.D. Walt Berling – Jackson – Special Sports Mark Miessler – Gillette – Tennis Bryan Chaddrdon – Kelly Walsh – Soccer Paul Prosinski – Buffalo – At Large

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CORPORATE SPONSORS The WCA would like to recognize the following sponsors: Gatorade- Gatorade is a WCA corporate sponsor and provides our organization with scholarship funding as well as all-star materials. We sincerely thank all of the people at Gatorade that have made this possible. We would not be able to provide the scholarships without their help. The Gatorade “Will to Win” program is a national program that rewards exceptional athletes who display dedication, determination, and desire. For further information about this program, log on to www.gatorade.com/w2wcoache. Gatorade has entered a sponsorship with the WCA for an additional three years. Gatorade has also supported our association by providing speakers for our clinic. Please remember Gatorade when your school is purchasing sport drinks for your teams!

Corporate Sponsors Gatorade

Parkway Plaza Greiner Ford of Casper

Tiegler & Associates Bush Wells Sporting Goods

Universal Athletics Wyoming Beverage (Pepsi)

Perkins Restaurants of Wyoming Dr. David Reed

Casper Sports Attraction Committee Casper Orthopedics

Pedens If you know these people or businesses, make sure you thank them from your association

WCA 21st Century Boosters DAVIS CONSTRUCTION-BAGGS SNYDER OIL CORPORATION-BAGGS S & H SERVICES-BAGGS SHUCK, MARSO & BENNETT-GILLETTE ED & WILMA REED-BAGGS DALLIN MOTORS-RAWLINS SKYLINE MOTORS-RAWLINS WYOMING INTERSCHOLASTIC

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION

BIG PINEY CORPORATE SPONSORS ENRON OIL & GAS COMPANY-BIG PINEY

JOSTENS(ROBERT & JULIE CASAGRANDE)-CASPER THE RIVERTON BOOSTER CLUB RIVERTON COACHES ASSOCIATION BART E TRAUTWEIN-WHEATLAND CONVERSE COUNTY BANK-DOUGLAS BROOKS EQUIPMENT RENTAL-DOUGLAS LINK OIL COMPANY-DOUGLAS DOUGLAS COACHES ASSOCIATION ANTLER MOTEL-JACKSON BIG B OILWELL SERVICE, INC.-DOUGLAS BILL, SUSIE & K.C. LEHR-BIG PINEY ALLEN INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE-RAWLINS BUILD-RITE LUMBER & SUPPLY-RAWLINS & SARATOGA CONVERSE FUNERAL CHAPEL-DOUGLAS BANK OF COMMERCE-RAWLINS DUBOIS BOOSTER CLUB ROAD-RUNNER SERVICE & SUPPLY-

DOUGLAS UNIVERSAL ATHLETIC SERVICE-GILLETTE WIND RIVER COUNTRY-FREMONT

COUNTY,DUBOIS,ETHETE, LANDER, PAVILLION, RIVERTON & SHOSHONI

BEST WESTERN DOUGLAS INN & CONFERENCE CENTER-DOUGLAS RIVER BEND-SARATOGA SHIVELY HARDWARE COMPANY-

SARATOGA MCBRIDE’S MARKET-SARATOGA LAZY RIVER LCC-SARATOGA GLENROCK COACHES ASSOCIATION WYOMING ATHLETIC TRAINERS

ASSOC. RAWLINS COACHES ASSOCIATION POWELL ATHLETIC ROUNDTABLE MOUNTAIN VIEW COACHES ASSOC. JERRY & DAN KRAFT-ENCAMPMENT LUSK $5 BASKETBALL TOURNEY COKE COLA OF SHERIDAN FIRST INTERSTATE BANK OF SHERIDAN ART & ELINOR HILL-CASPER

WCA ACADEMIC AWARDS These certificates are sometime forgotten! Certificates are available to any student/athlete, including managers, grades 9-12, who maintain a GPA of 3.5 or above during that grading period. To obtain certificates, please contact your President, Mark Campbell at Mark_Campbell@ncsd.k12.wy.us or by phone at 234-3957

NANCY NAKAHARA’S PROFILES IN COURAGE AWARD

The purpose of this award is to recognize young athletes who have had to overcome adversity in order to fulfill their dreams (i.e., disabilities, illness, tragedy). The selection process lies with each WCA coach who recognizes a deserving athlete - including junior high, middle school, or high school athletes. Those nominated will be honored during the state track meet. Please send your nominations to: Mark_Campbell@ncsd.k12.wy.us

WYOMING COACHES ASSOCIATION SON/DAUGHTER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Name __________________________________Male_____ Female_____ Parent/Guardian_______________________________________________ Mailing Address___________________City____________ Zip__________ Phone Number____________Date of Birth___________SSN___________ Name of High School______________________________________________________ High School G.P.A.__________ACT Score_________ SAT Score___________ List sports participated in and number of varsity letters earned ______________ ________________________________________________________________ List athletic honors that you have received_______________________________ ________________________________________________________________ List academic honors that you have received ____________________________ List service to your community that you have participated in _________________ ________________________________________________________________ List service to the WCA by your member parent __________________________ ________________________________________________________________ School You Plan to Attend___________________________________________ Attach ONE typewritten page describing your goals, additional information than may be helpful, and ONE letter of recommendation from any of your high school coaches. Applicant’s Signature______________________________ Date___________ Nominating Coach’s Signature_______________________ Date___________ Applications must be submitted No Later Than May 15 TO:

Steve Mischke, BOX 2325

GILLETTE, WY 82717

This will be the first annual Community Service Award to be presented by the Wyoming Coaches Association. This award is for those individuals that have contributed to the athletes or to local athletics. Any WCA member may nominate someone from his/her local area. This year the WCA is pleased to honor Scott McCash for his work with our association and Mr. Todd Peterson of Torrington. Congratulations goes out to these two individuals for the support of Wyoming athletics. Our congratulations goes out to the following coaches have been selected as finalists for the 2006 National High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year. Our Region VII includes: Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Oregon and Alaska. They will be honored at the annual convention this June in Branson, Missouri. The finalists this year from Wyoming are: BOYS' X-COUNTRY Brad DeKrey Rock Springs High SchooL GIRLS' BASKETBALL Jerry Patrick Burlington High School GIRLS' X-COUNTRY Stephen C. Smoot Douglas High School SPECIAL SPORTS Rick Stonehouse Cody High SchooL TENNIS Mark Miessler Campbell County High School

COACHING CERTIFICATION “LIVES” We were informed that the partnership of the WCA and UW was a big part in retaining certification requirements for professional scholastic coaches in the Cowboy State. This is good news for our profession. It ensures “quality” professional training to best serve Wyoming student –athletes. There will be review and possibly some tweaking of the current requirements. However, we did not go backwards in establishing a high standard for quality in the area of school that has the greatest impact on kids. Be Patient and Stretch! The WCA is ONLINE! For “oldies” like myself, this can be somewhat traumatic at times. The bottom line for us is that we must move into the mode of communication that will best meet the expanding demands of coaching in these times and in the future…while saving us CONSIDERABLE money. We invite and appreciate your input and comments. Let’s move ahead with enthusiasm! Go to wcaonline.net

WCAONLINE.NET Please remember to check our web site for our handbook, nomination forms, membership forms, newsletters and many other items pertaining to the Wyoming Coaches Association. Thank you Scott McCash, at the WHSAA, for

maintaining our web site!

THE WCA”COACHING ‘EM UP THE WYOMING WAY!”