February 2012 AHSCA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANNOUCES COACHING STAFFS FOR THE 2012 ALL-STAR GAMES The vice-president of the Arkansas High School Coaches Association, Scott Kelton of Blevins, announced the names of the head coaches and staffs for the 2012 Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Football and Volleyball Games, along with the staffs of the Cheer and Dance squads. Greenwood. The news conference was held at the Arkansas Activities Association office. Lindsay Smith of Springdale Har-Ber will serve as the head coach of the West All-Star Dance squad. Coach Smith will be assisted by Tonja Bolding of Hot Springs Lakeside. This summer’s game will mark the 57th year of All-Star competition for football and basketball and the 11th year of competition for volleyball. It is the fourth year for cheer and dance participation. Tyson and the Arkansas Army National Guard will be the co-named sponsors of the All-Star Games. State Farm Insurance is the sponsor of awards. Head coach for the East Football squad is Randy Coleman of Jonesboro. Coach Coleman’s staff will consist of Lanny Dauksch of West Memphis, Chris Hill of Wynne, Steve Janski of Heber Springs, Roddy Mote of Harding Academy, Scott Waymire of Carlisle and Perry Darby of Jonesboro. Head coach for the West Football squad is Daryl Patton of Fayetteville. Coach Patton’s staff will consist of Mike Adams of Farmington, D. J. Crane of Danville, Doug Loughridge of Charleston, Jared McBride of Hot Springs Lakeside, Scott Reed of El Dorado and Zak Clark of Fayetteville. The 2012 All-Star Football game will be held on Thursday, June 21st at Reynolds Razorback Stadium on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. Kick off is set for 7:00 p.m. Head coach for the East Volleyball squad is Margie McGee of Valley View. Coach McGee will be assisted by Lisa Beasley of Marion, Ashley Kennon of Wynne and Randal Foshee of Crowley’s Ridge Academy. Head coach for the West Volleyball squad is Brandy Chumley of Benton. Coach Chumley will be assisted by Jessica Phelan of Fayetteville, Katy Schrodt of Lavaca and Erica Trusty of Hot Springs Lakeside. The 2012 All-Star Volleyball game will be held on Tuesday, June 19th at Barnhill Arena on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville starting at 7:00 p.m. Heather Dean of Van Buren will serve as the head coach of the East All-Star Cheer squad. Coach Dean will be assisted by John Pipkins of Mayflower. Mari Newby of Van Buren will serve as the head coach of the East AllStar Dance squad. Coach Newby will be assisted by Kris Reed of Greene County Tech and Sharon Roberson of Cabot. The Arkansas High School Coaches Association Clinic will be held June 19-21, 2012, at the Fayetteville Town Center. Several Arkansas High School coaches and college coaches will be featured speakers during the week. 2012 ALL-STAR FOOTBALL STAFFS East Randy Coleman, Jonesboro (head) Lanny Dauksch, West Memphis Chris Hill, Wynne Steve Janski, Heber Springs Roddy Mote, Harding Academy Scott Waymire, Carlisle Perry Darby, Jonesboro West Daryl Patton, Fayetteville (head) Mike Adams, Farmington D. J. Crane, Danville Doug Loughridge, Charleston Jared McBride, Hot Springs Lakeside Scott Reed, El Dorado Zak Clark, Fayetteville 2012 ALL-STAR VOLLEYBALL STAFFS East West Margie McGee, Valley View (head) Brandy Chumley, Benton (head) Lisa Beasley, Marion Jessica Phelan, Fayetteville Ashley Kennon, Wynne Katy Schrodt, Lavaca Randal Foshee, Crowley’s Ridge AcademyErica Trusty, Hot Springs Lakeside 2012 ALL-STAR CHEER STAFFS East Heather Dean, Van Buran (head) John Pipkins, Mayflower West Karen Hilborn, Benton (head) Carrie Taliaferro, Greenwood 2012 ALL-STAR DANCE STAFFS East Mari Newby, Van Buren (head) Kris Reed, Greene County Tech Sharon Roberson, Cabot West Lindsay Smith, Springdale Har-Ber (head) Tonja Bolding, Hot Springs Lakeside Karen Hilborn of Benton will serve as the head coach of the West AllStar Cheer squad. Coach Hilborn will be assisted by Carrie Taliaferro of State Farm Insurance is the sponsor of AAA championship awards. AAA Board and Staff Information ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Lance W. Taylor, Executive Director Dr. Joey Walters Don Brodell Nick Lasker Annette Savage Amber Balboa Wadie Moore SUPPORT STAFF Kimberly Balboa Tammy Brock Nicole Cunningham Julia Harvey Teresa Marlow Jennifer Mays BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wesley Berry, West Memphis President Joe Couch, Bergman 1st Vice-President Bobby Acklin, North Little Rock 2nd Vice-President Howard Morris, Riverview Secretary Rick McLaughlin, HS Lakeside Treasurer Max Adcock, Mineral Springs Suzanne Bailey, Waldron John Ciesla, Greenwood Carl Easley, Wynne Nathan Gills, Glen Rose Gary Hines, Emerson-Taylor Alfred Hogan, Marion Frank Holman, Lincoln Jimmy D. Loyd, Paris Albert Murphy, Genoa Central Jerry Newton, Poyen Micky Pierce, East Poinsett County Andrew Tolbert, Warren Fred Walker, Izard County Rose Cheek Named National Coach of the Year INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Siloam Springs volleyball coach Rose Cheek has been selected the 2011 National Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association. Cheek is one of 20 high school coaches to be honored for their individual sports. The NFHS, which has been recognizing coaches through an awards program since 1982, honors coaches Rose Cheek in the top 10 girls sports and top 10 boys sports (by participation numbers), and in one “other” category that is not included in these 20 categories. Winners of NFHS awards must be active coaches during the year in which they receive their award. This year’s awards recognize coaches for the 2010-11 school year. Siloam Springs volleyball team has won seven Class 5A state championships under Cheeks, winning in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2001. Cheek was named the Arkansas High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year four times (2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11) and she was named the AHSCA head All-Star volleyball coach in 2007 and 2009. The other recipients of the 2011 NFHS national awards for boys sports are: Thurman Bell, football, Roseburg (Oregon) High School; Jerry Cutright, track and field, Mineral (Virginia) Louisa County High School; 2 - BULLETIN Jim Eekhoff, basketball, Hull (Iowa) Western Christian High School; Ernie Smith, baseball, Nashville (Tennessee) David Lipscomb High School; Kevin Johnson, soccer, Kingwood (Texas) High School; Rocky Nelson, wrestling, Heber (Arizona) Mogollon High School; Jerry Becker, cross country, Eagle Grove (Iowa) High School; Richard Taylor, tennis, Forest Grove (Oregon) High School; Jeffrey Doherty, golf, Edmond (Oklahoma) North High School; and Milton Briggs, swimming and diving, East Grand Rapids (Michigan) High School. The other recipients of this year’s national awards for girls sports are: Ted Zuzzio, track and field, Baldwin City (Kansas) Baldwin High School; Suzanne Oelschlegel, basketball, Irving (Texas) MacArthur High School; Richard Berthiaume, St. Albans (Vermont) Bellows Free Academy; Alexis Salvo, soccer, Ogden (Utah) St. Joseph Catholic High School; James Holdren Jr., cross country, Richmond (Virginia) Maggie Walker Governor’s School; Dick Villaflor, tennis, Oklahoma City (Oklahoma) Heritage Hall High School; Shannon Dunworth, swimming and diving, Farmington Hills (Michigan) Mercy High School; and Carolyn Rae Hernandez, spirit, Nogales (Arizona) High School. The recipient of the National Coach of the Year Award for other sports is Harvey Cohen, boys ice hockey, Chatham (New Jersey) High School. In addition to the 20 National Coaches of the Year, the NFHS Coaches Association has selected Rick Sherley of Sugar Land, Texas, executive director of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, as the recipient of the National Coach Contributor Award. This award is presented to an individual who has gone above and beyond and who exemplifies the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and moral character, and who carries the endorsement of his or her respective state high school association. AHSCA-AOA Announces 2012 Hall of Fame Classes The executive committees of the Arkansas High School Coaches Association and the Arkansas Officials Association have selected 13 honorees to be installed in the 2012 AHSCA-AOA Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame membership now stands at 213. The six new members of the AOA are The six new members of the AOA are Tommy Fulmer, Conway (football); Rick Lowe, Searcy (football); Tom Machen, Forrest City (basketball); Travis Odom, Texarkana (football); Arthur Sanders, Marianna (basketball) and Dewayne Sutton, Fort Smith (basketball). The seven new AHSCA honorees are Vernie Harris, Flippin (basketball), Don Hubbard, Magnolia (football), Barry Pruitt, Jonesboro (basketball), Don Riggs, Jonesboro (football), Don Watson, Melbourne (basketball), Don Webb, Mountain Home (basketball) and James Wright, Hughes (football). The installation banquet will be held on Friday, July 13, 2012, at Horner Hall in the Hot Spring Convention Center starting at 6:30 p.m. For ticket information contact Nicole Cunningham at 501-9552500. 1995 AHSCA Otis Barker Clair Bates Johnie Burnett Alene Crabtree Curtis King Earl Quigley AOA Robert Black Buddy Coleman Norris Fox Jerry Hall Wilbur Wood Jim Hill Jack Pinckney 1996 AHSCA Sonny Gordon Gayle Kaundart Wilson Matthews Helen Parker John Widner AOA Archie Cothren Prior Evans Richard Ford Clint Fuller Cliff Shaw 1997 AHSCA J. W. Austin Oliver Elders C.W. Keopple Houston Nutt Bill Stancil AOA J. W. Fullerton Jim Hannah Bob Harrell Bobby Hill Bill McClendon 1998 AHSCA James Devazier Mike Malham, Sr. Sharon Morgan Paul Noesser Jimmy Parker AOA Denzol Bailey Bob Banks Smitty Bonds Ernie Deaton Bill Valentine 1999 AHSCA Herschel Bryant Andrew Butler Joe Hart Bill Keedy Charles Ripley H.B. Stewart AOA Gene Dunn Sonny Holmes Wayne Johnson Frank Jones Alex Leftwich Glen Siler 2000 AHSCA Theodore Blake Gary Bond Lamar Dingler Sammy Gill Guy Kochel Ted Waller AOA Lennis Coleman Leroy Dangeau Gene Davis Rex Lovell Wendell Nutt Jim Mack Sawyer 2001 AHSCA Jim Abraham David Fricks C.B. Havener Clyde Horton Lowell Manning Joe Fred Young AOA Pete Camfield Lindsey Henry Maurice Jones Charlie Keller Bill Raymick Sam Sloan 2002 AHSCA Edward Akin Harold Ray Jeffery George Jones Bill Reed Joe Reese James Smith AOA A.C. Baker Littleton Fowler John Hosinski Jim Lewis Tom “Dutch” Moore Louis Schaufele 2003 AHSCA Orville Ashley Willie Click Sam Goodwin Thednal Hill Raymond Peters John Wyatt AOA Gary Benson Eddie Bryan Walter Coleman Jesse Gatewood 2004 AHSCA Bob Denniston Clyde Hart Bobby Richardson Lendel Thomas Roy “Doc” Walker Carroll Wilson AOA James Armstrong Wilbert Gaines Wally Gattis Austin Hanner Vance Judd Pat Todd 2005 AHSCA David Alpe James Banks Doyne Davis Don Nixon Charles Whitworth Jarrell Williams AOA Bill Alverson George Cagle Jimmy Coats Ulysses S. Grant Doyle Jackson Kenny Saylors 2006 AHSCA Ronnie Clark Max Graham Barbara Gilliam-Harris Eddie Jackson Bill Terwilliger Asive Thomas AOA Harold Barlett Thomas “Sonny” Downs Mike New Gary Slaughter Perry Webb 2007 AHSCA Raymond Burnett Sam Cook Ron Harris Joe Kretschmar Frank McClellan Carl Sorrels AOA Don Brodell Max Goins Charlie Keck Matt Moore Jerry Wood 2008 AHSCA Bill Bock Byron Bryant Don Campbell Fred Grim Bobby Hannon Mary Frances Kretschmar Frank Vines AOA Richard Adams Jimmy Cain Jeff Caudle Jim Jordan Lisa Pitts Herman Scott 2009 AHSCA Jim Bowlin Sam Coleman Joe Dillard Ira Green Allen Holland Scottie Nolan Janet Wood AOA Thomas Bridges Jay Fox Mike Fox Gary Jayroe Wayne Long Bob Renner 2010 AHSCA George Burke Joe Graham Melba Hall C. D. Taylor Bobby Tiner Johnny Watson Lou Wood AOA Larry DeWitt Bob Hickingbotham Roger Maness Bob Mason Billy Ply Jack Yancey 2011 AHSCA Betty Burge Marion Glover Joe Mallett John Parrish Lonnie Sutton Jon Watson Bill Welch AOA A.J. Bandy Bob Bonds Donald Curran James Morgan James Wagoner Billy Ed White BULLETIN - 3 AAA Changes Schedule Deadline For Football and Volleyball to April 1st Over recent years our member schools have had to face several problems dealing with pre-season football schedules, (1) the increasing number of media outlets demanding that schedule and (2) the need to have an early schedule to meet spring publication deadlines. We have listened to our member schools pleas concerning this matter. At the present time media representatives cannot get into our system to download the schedules. Our plan is to have a media-friendly website, which will allow any media organization or parent to download the schedules. Instead of submitting a schedule to numerous media organizations, our member schools can download their schedule on our website and we will release the schedule to the media-friendly website shortly after April 1st which should meet all publication deadlines. On Friday, January 13th the AAA Board of Directors voted to move the deadline date for football and volleyball schedules from June 1st to April 1st. The deadline dates will remain the same for all other sports, but we will make those schedules available to all media publications. 2012 ACTIVITY DISTRICT MEETINGS District Date 6 April 3 3 April 4 2 April 5 8 April 10 7 April 11 5 April 12 4 April 24 1W April 25 1E April 26 Time 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 12:00 noon District President Gary Wayman, DeWitt Gary Williams, East Poinsett Co. Ronnie Coots, Batesville Johnny Johnson, Rison Fred Lilly, Camden Fairview Darin Beckwith, Fountain Lake Jerry Valentine, Alma Danny Brackett, Har-Ber Bill Keaster, Harrison Site Forrest City Bonanza Jonesboro, Barnhills Batesville HS Cafeteria** Monticello Western Sizzlin Hope Country Club Malvern WesternSizzlin Alma HS Cafeteria* Springdale AQ Chicken Harrison Western Sizzlin * Meal will be provided at Alma High School. ** Meal will be provided at Batesville High School (Meal at 6:00 pm) ACTIVITY DISTRICTS The State is divided into nine geographical districts by county; groupings as follows: District 1W: Benton, Carroll, Madison, Washington District 1E: Baxter, Boone, Marion, Newton, Searcy District 2: Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawerence, Randolph, Sharp, Stone, White, Woodruff District 3: Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Greene, Mississippi, Poinsett District 4: Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Montgomery, Pope, Scott, Sebastian, Yell District 5: Conway, Faulkner, Garland, Grant, Hot Springs, Lonoke, Perry, Pulaski, Saline, Van Buren District 6: Arkansas, Cross, Lee, Monroe, Phillips, Prairie, St. Francis District 7: Calhoun, Clark, Columbia, Dallas, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Ouachita, Pike, Polk, Sevier, Union District 8: Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Jefferson, Lincoln 4 - BULLETIN Mandy Coats Memorial Scholarship The Mandy Coats Memorial Scholarship was established in 2004 and first awarded in 2005 to memorialize Nancy Amanda Coats. Born on November 14, 1977, in Pine Bluff,she was the daughter of Jimmy and Sandy Coats. After graduation from White Hall High School in 1996, Mandy attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello until her diagnosis with Batten’s Disease. At the age of 26, Mandy joined her Lord on May 23, 2004. She was an active member of First Baptist Church in White Hall. Mandy’s life was a constant testimony. She was a friend to all because she accepted everyone around her without bias or prejudice. Her selfless display of love and energy, even when she had little energy herself, taught the true meaning of compassion. This pronounced concern for the well-being of others, in spite of failing health, defined Mandy. She shared her love for Jesus routinely and unashamedly – how much she adored Him, how much He loved her, and toward the end of her life how ready she was to see Him. This scholarship was established to enable Mandy’s spirit to live beyond her lifetime. Her greatest desire upon entering college was to grow intellectually so that she could help those around her. This scholarship will allow deserving students to achieve the opportunities that Mandy cherished but was never able to enjoy. The Scholarship Committee will review all applications with a tremendous amount of thought and prayer. Additionally, the Board may require an interview as part of the final selection process. Offering the opportunity to pursue higher education to ultimately change the lives of others keeps Mandy’s memory alive. All applicants for a scholarship must meet the following requirements: •Must be an Arkansas high school senior who is applying for a college scholarship for the freshman year; •Must be an active member of a church and/or other Christian organization; •Must plan to attend an accredited college or university on a full-time basis; •Must be of high moral character, exhibit a strong work ethic, and be intellectually qualified for the desired pursuit; •Must have and maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or better (scholarship awards will be forfeited if the student’s GPA falls below 2.0); •Must be willing to accept a scholarship as a gift from God and be willing to later help others as a result. PROCEDURE: 1. Print three pages (this page, the application form, and the reference form). 2. Complete and sign the application form and return by APRIL 1 to the address shown. Also on a separate sheet, please answer the following questions: a. Why are you applying for this scholarship? b. How do your educational desires fit into your life’s plan? c. List any honors, achievements, and/or awards from your church, school, or community. d. Describe your work experience if applicable. e. Describe the happiest moment of your life. f. Describe your most difficult life experience. How did you endure or overcome it? g. Feel free to share any other information that would be helpful to the Scholarship Committee in understanding your situation. 3. Send TWO copies of the reference form to individuals who are not related to you. One of these individuals should be a minister at your church or sponsor of your Christian organization. The other reference can be a friend, employer, or neighbor who would know your character or work ethic. Ask them to complete and mail directly to the address shown. Note: You can download the Mandy Coats Scholarship Application form by going to www.ahsaa.org. Click on information (red tag line), then click on scholarship. Scroll down to “important info” and click on Mandy Coats’ Scholarship Application. If you are unable to download the form, please contact Wadie Moore or Nicole Cunningham at the AAA office, 501-955-2500. BULLETIN - 5 2012 Spring Sites Bids The following dates and sites for Regional and State tournament events for 2012 were assigned by the Arkansas Activities Association Board of Directors on Thursday, January 12, 2012. BASEBALL Region, May 4-7 Class 4A North: Berryville (Harrison Parks) East: Heber Springs South: Star City Class 3A Region 1: Charleston Region 2: Harding Academy Region 3: Tuckerman Region 4: Genoa Central Class 2A North: West: East: South: Class 1A Region 1: Jasper (Harrison Parks) Region 2: Izard County Region 3: South Side Bee Branch Region 4: Taylor State, May 10-12 Class 7A: North Little Rock Class 6A: Mountain Home Class 5A: Monticello Class 4A: Berryville (Harrison Parks) Class 3A: Prescott Class 2A: White Hall Class 1A: Taylor State Finals, May 18-19 Bid: Fayetteville (Baum Stadium) SOFTBALL Region, May 4-7 Class 4A North: Berryville (Harrison Parks) 6 - BULLETIN Heber Springs Ashdown Class 3A Region 1: Lavaca Region 2: Harding Academy Region 3: Bergman (Harrison Parks) Region 4: Genoa Central Class 2A North: West: East: South: Marked Tree Bigelow Poyen Gurdon School Marmaduke Sr. GBB Fayetteville BBB Sparkman BBB Jasper Sr. BBB Osceola Sr. BBB White Hall Sr. BBB East: South: Cedar Ridge Bigelow Poyen Woodlawn Class 1A Region 1: Scranton Region 2: Izard County Region 3: South Side Bee Branch Region 4: Taylor State, May 10-12 Class 7A: Bryant Class 6A: Jacksonville Class 5A: Wynne Class 4A: Nashville Class 3A: Bergman (Harrison Parks) Class 2A: Junction City Class 1A: Bradley State Finals, May 18-19 Bid: Fayetteville (Bogle Park) SOCCER State, May 10-12 Class 7A: Fort Smith Schools Class 6A: Mountain Home Class 5A: Central Arkansas Christian (Burns Park) Class 4A: Episcopal Collegiate (Burns Park) BASKETBALL Region, February 22-26 Class 4A North: Ozark East: Cave City South: Dumas State Finals, May 18-19 Bid: Fayetteville (Razorback Field) TRACK AND FIELD State, May 3-5 Class 7A: Rogers Class 6A: Lake Hamilton Class 5A: Hot Springs Class 4A: Nashville Class 3A: Prescott Class 2A: Mineral Springs Class 1A: Prescott Class 3A Region 1: Cedarville Region 2: Bald Knob Region 3: Flippin Region 4: Prescott Class 2A North: West: East: South: MEET OF CHAMPIONS May 12 Bid: Lake Hamilton DECATHLON-HEPTATHLON May 16-17 Bid: Hot Springs Class 1A Region 1: Jasper (NACC) Region 2: Izard County Region 3: Stephens Region 4: Mulberry-Pleasant View Region 5: Emerson CROSS COUNTRY November 10 Bid: Lake Hamilton VOLLEYBALL State, October 30-November 1 Class 7A: Rogers Heritage Class 6A: Greenwood Class 5A: Alma Class 4A: Berryville (Harrison Parks and Recreation) Class 3A: Harding Academy State, February 28-March 3 Class 7A: Cabot Class 6A: El Dorado Class 5A: Greene County Tech Class 4A: White Hall (Pine Bluff Convention Center) Class 3A: Fordyce Class 2A: Cedar Ridge Class 1A: Nevada County (Southern Arkansas) State Finals, November 3 Bid: Valley View SWIMMING AND DIVING State, February 24-25 All Classes: UA-Little Rock Penalties Assessed Member Schools Penalty Warning Warning/forfeits Warning/forfeit Warning/forfeits Warning/forfeit Warning/forfeits Violation Bylaws, Art. II., Sec. 1, Rule 4 Art. III., Sec. 1, Rule 10 Art. III., Sec. 1, Rule 10 Bylaws, Art. III., Sec. 1, Rule 10 Bylaws, Art. III., Sec. 1, Rule 10 Bylaws, Art. III., Sec. 1, Rule 10 Buffalo Island Central Magazine Magnet Cove Parkers Chapel Duration Remainder of the season For the 2011-12 season For the 2011-12 season Remainder of the season Remainder of the season Remainder of the season EAST All-Star Coaches EAST Volleyball Football Randy Coleman, Jonesboro Margie McGee, Valley View WEST WEST 2012 Cheer Darryl Patton, Fayetteville EAST Heather Dean, Van Buren Dance Brandy Chumley, Benton EAST WEST Mari Newby, Van Buren Lindsey Smith, Springdale Har-Ber WEST Karen Hilborn, Benton Click on Webinar for full details. BULLETIN - 7 Corporate Sponsors 8 - BULLETIN