BCANY Clinics

BCANY Annual Fall Clinic was held in Albany on Friday evening October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2009.

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Fall Clinic Dates are set for Friday (evening), October 2 and Saturday, (morning and early afternoon), October 3, 2009. The clinic hotel is once again the Albany Crowne Plaza, with a special clinic room rate of $106. (518-462-6611).

Click Here to Download the 2009 Clinic Registration Form

Speakers committed are:

Ron Hunter – IUPUI

Coach Ron Hunter guided the IUPUI climb from the NCAA Division II ranks when he took over the program, to a household name in the Midwest among NCAA Division I schools. The enthusiastic and colorful Hunter has been named as Coach of the Year in the Horizon League. He currently serves on the National Association of Basketball Coaches Board of Directors and the Division I Basketball Academic Enhancement Group. Ron has received many honors including the NABC Guardians of the Game Pillar Award for Service. He partnered with Samaritans Feet to personally deliver shoes to those in need in Peru, Nigeria and here in the U.S.

Jim Crowley – St. Bonaventure University

In 10 seasons under Crowleys guidance, the Bonnies have developed into a consistently competitive and hard-working unit on and off the court. The St. Bonaventure womens team just completed the most successful campaign in school history. Crowley led the Bonnies to a program record 23 wins this past season and their first post-season appearance in program history. The Windsor, NY native, Crowley has displayed the capability of developing his players to maximize their potential. Prior to his arrival at St. Bonaventure, Crowley spent three seasons as the head women’s basketball coach at his alma mater, Keuka College

Jim Larranaga – George Mason University

Coach Larranaga is in his 12th season as the head coach of the George Mason men’s basketball team and he is the school and conference’s all-time leader in wins. He has led the Patriots to heights barely imagined before his arrival. A few seasons ago, Larranaga enjoyed a magical carpet ride that saw him become the Colonial Athletic Association’s all-time leader in wins and the first coach at a mid-major school to take his team to the Final Four in 27 years. The performance by the Patriots earned numerous honors for Larranaga including the Clair Bee Coach of the Year Award. He previously was the head coach at Bowling Green State University and American International College. Larranaga’s teams are known for their offensive efficiency and a frenetic defense dubbed THE SCRAMBLE.

Harry Perretta – Villanova University

After 30 years as head coach of the Villanova women’s basketball program, Harry Perretta has established himself as one of the most respected and knowledgeable coaches in the country. He has led Villanova to 8 post season appearances in last 9 years. His squads have won Big East and Big 5 titles. The dean of the Big East and Big 5 coaches, Perretta has brought the Wildcats national respect and success during his tenure at Villanova. Always a crowd favorite wherever he goes, he is one of the most animated and vocal coaches in the country, continually instructing his players during the course of a game.

Vance Walberg – University of Massachusetts

Coach Vance Walberg is considered one of the most innovative minds in the sport of basketball. Walberg has been widely credited for bringing his dribble-drive system to the sport and has it succeed at the highest levels. His system is known as AASAA (Attack, Attack, Skip, Attack, Attack). Walberg, who served as the head coach at Pepperdine University from 2006-08, is well-known for his system which was chronicled in Sports Illustrated in February 2008. Walberg spent 17 seasons building winning programs at Clovis West High School (.834 winning percentage) and Fresno City College (.924 winning percentage) both in California.

John Beilein – University of Michigan

Entering 32 year as a collegiate coach, Beilein has produced success at every stop and is considered to be one of the best tactical basketball minds in the country. He is the only active coach in the collegiate ranks to record a 20-win season at four different levels — junior college, NAIA, NCAA Division II and NCAA Division I. The Lockport, NY native is no stranger to NYS basketball as he coached Newfane HS, Erie CC, Nazareth College, LeMoyne College and Canisius College (where he was a BCANY Coach of the Year) with great success. He then moved -out of state- to lead Richmond, West Virginia and Michigan to successful seasons.

2009 Clinic Schedule – October 2 + 3, 2009

Please note: Every effort will be made to use the following time schedule, which was set six weeks prior to the clinic. We do ask your patience if it becomes necessary to make any changes.

Tentative Schedule

Check www.BCANY.org occasionally for possible updates.

Friday, October 2, 2009 (at the Albany Crowne Plaza Hotel)

5:30 pm Registration begins
6:00 – 6:50 pm -Best Plays- featuring our High School Coaches of the Year .
7:00 – 7:50 pm Jim Larranaga, George Mason – -Scramble Defense
8:00 – 9:00 pm Ron Hunter, IUPUI – Xs + Os and Service
9:15 – 10:15 pm John Beilein, University of Michigan – Michigan Basketball
10:30 pm Anaconda Coaches Social

Saturday, October 3, 2009 (On the court at a local HS)
8:30 am Registration begins
8:30 am Coffee
8:45 – 9:30 Jim Crowley, St. Bonaventure U.- Quick Hitters
9:40 – 10:25 Harry Perretta, Villanova University – Zone Offense
10:45 – 12:00 Vance W. U Massachusetts – Dribble Drive Offense
12:10 – 12:40 TBA

Click here to download the Fall 2009 Clinic Registration Form. Print it, complete it, provide payment and mail it!