MARCH MADNESS
Who are your picks to advance to the NCAA Women's Final Four? The great thing about this time of year often referred to as - MARCH MADNESS - is that nearly any given night there can be an upset on the court. Each team is playing for the chance to make it to the next round of the tournament. Teams rally and compete with a sense of urgency because losing equates to an official end of their season, which can be heartbreaking.

I had the opportunity to play in two NCAA tournaments during my college days. A big part of tourney time was the pure thrill of being selected to participate in the big dance. That rush of adrenaline carried me through the first round game when a stark reality set in -only one outcome was going to matter on the coveted NCAA bracket -WINNING! The alternative outcome meant packing your bags and heading home. When you really stop to think about it, if your only options as a player are to win or lose, that in itself can create a bit of "madness".

I'm sure you've heard a coach say, "It's not whether you win or lose, but it is how you play the game." This can sound pretty hollow if you or your team seems to experience more than its share of defeats. In this season of hoop mania, I'm passing along a valuable all-American tip -Regardless of your win-loss record or individual performance (good or bad), be MADLY encouraged! Its one thing to experience a defeat based on the final score of a game, but to remain defeated in spirit or attitude after a tough loss is one form of "madness" that no one wants to cheer on. 'Misery loves company' are words of wisdom that have vivid impact, especially when in comes to our attitude in life. We all make conscious choices daily - whether to be kind or mean, hard-working or lazy, and so forth. In basketball, you have to make decisions too - listen to your coach or not; support a teammate while you sit on the bench or not...well, I know you can relate.

Your attitude on and off the court reflects your true character. Remember to be the person that others madly enjoy being with rather than the individual that is maddening to be around! Don't forget you can send me a shout out anytime at tellisward@nbccamps.com. Enjoy MARCH MADNESS!

Heart, Soul & Sport,

Coach T
Director of Women's Basketball
& Whitworth Site Director
March

NBC Camps is proud to be a sponsor of the 2008 Pacific Northwest Qualifier volleyball tournament being held in the Spokane area the weekends of March 21-23 and March 28-30. The Pacific Northwest Qualifier (PNQ) is in its 11th year and has grown dramatically to 390 teams in 2008.

The tournament is hosted by the Evergreen Region of USA Volleyball. Teams are coming to the tournament from 13 states in an effort to qualify for USA Volleyball age-group national tournaments which will be held this summer in Texas.

The first weekend will include competition for U12, U13, U14 and U15 age groups, while the second weekend will be for the U16, U17 and U18 teams. The Spokane Regional Sports Commission estimates an economic impact to the city of Spokane in excess of $4 million during the two weekends.

If you would like to see national caliber volleyball go to http://www.pnq.evergreenregion.org/ for more information on schedules and playing locations.
NBC Camps provides volleyball and life skills training at camps located in Redding, CA., LaGrande, OR., Anchorage, AK, Spokane, WA. and Edmonton, Alberta

NBC Camps is on a mission to find the very best coaches for the summer of 2008. We want people who are going to make a difference, who are going to teach with excellence, live with character, invest and change a life. We want to find the very best staff we can. Plus, we want to connect to our NBC Staff. We want to share advice, job opportunities, training materials, resources to help NBC Camps be the best in the world. We want more people to be connected to the NBC family. We want to keep staff updated about parties, reunions, and more.

Please help us get former coaches connected to us by email as well as get more people in our pool of potential staff to hire. If you know someone who would be a great staff member, please tell them to sign up.

We would appreciate your help to recruit the most talented, gifted staff ever. Please help us!!

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Varsity Academy-Calgary

Varsity Academy started in 1999 in Spokane, Washington as a way for kids to stay connected
with NBC throughout the school year and for athletes to develop their skills over several weeks
of training. For a few years we have wanted to bring VA to Alberta but hesitated so that we
could make sure we had the right people in place to make sure the integrity of the program
stayed intact. Benji Williams, a long time NBC camper, coach, master teacher and tour team
director, will head up VA-Calgary. He’s a teacher, coach and referee during the school year
and is exactly the type of person you want your kids to be around. (See attached flyer)

Menno Simmons Christian School
Thursdays 6-8pm and Sundays 2-4pm
May 4-June 26

$299 USD for twice a week
$199 USD for once a week

www.varsityacademy.com
www.nbccamps.com

NBC Camps is excited to announce the brand new Varsity Academy opening in Walla Walla. Beginning Sunday March 16th, NBC Camps will bring basketball training to boys and girls in the 6-8th grades. Walla Walla VA director John Donnely has over 24 years of coaching experience at the varsity high school level. He has made 10 state championship tournament appearances and was the SCAC Coach of the Year in 2000. John has a long coaching history with NBC Camps. VA will be located at Walla Walla Community College at the Dietrich Dome at 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, Washington.

VA Dates are:
Sunday 3/16
Monday 3/24
Monday 3/31
Sunday 4/6
Sunday 4/13
Sunday 4/20
Sunday 4/27
Sunday 5/4
Sunday 5/11 (make up day)

Times are from 5-7:00 pm Cost is $195 for all pre-registered athletes $215 at the door on March 16th.

Please bring basketball, gear, water bottle and Medical release waiver.

Help change your basketball destiny. Get involved with NBC Camps basketball school. We can help you elevate your skills. For more information visit www.nbccamps.com/va or call John Donnelly at 509-382-2260.



NBC Camps Varsity Academy: training athletes to win in sports and in life.