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Coaches Show
I was on the production crew for WRAL-TV in the early 80s. We produced the coaches shows for Duke and NC State. When Coach K came into the studio he made it a point to introduce himself and shake the hands of all of the crew members. He obviously was not at the level he … Continue reading Coaches Show
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Inspiration
I’m a sophmore in high school at Downers Grove North, Illinois. The first time I ever heard of Duke was when I was eight years old; I selected them as the champions of my March Madness tournament bracket. I have selected them every year since. Over the years, as I have selected them to keep … Continue reading Inspiration
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Just a Kid from the South Bronx
I attended a West Point Sports Camp in the summer of 1975. There I met Coach K as he led the basketball portion of the sports camp. I was 5’5″ (I still am) and was very quick on the court. Coach K spoke to the the Colonel who was the Athletic Director and they wrote … Continue reading Just a Kid from the South Bronx
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Just a Kid from the South Bronx
I attended a West Point Sports Camp in the summer of 1975. There I met Coach K as he led the basketball portion of the sports camp. I was 5’5″ (I still am) and was very quick on the court. Coach K spoke to the the Colonel who was the Athletic Director and they wrote … Continue reading Just a Kid from the South Bronx
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Letter from Coach K
This story tells of Coach K’s humble thoughtfulness. In May, 1991, while on active duty in the US Navy and on deployment during the First Gulf War, I sent a letter to the Duke Basketball team via Coach K congratulating them on winning the the National Championship. I received an immediate response from Coach K … Continue reading Letter from Coach K
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Josh’s Memoriable Duke Camp Experience
My son, Josh, loves Duke Basketball and always has. When he was 12, he and his best friend, Christian, attended a camp at Duke University in 2004. They were both playing basketball and idolized J. J. Reddick and the Duke players. I remember driving from Virginia to North Carolina and wondering if Josh and his … Continue reading Josh’s Memoriable Duke Camp Experience
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To realise a sporting dream
In 2005, myself and 15 coaches from Australia traveled on a study tour to the USA, Turkey and China, visiting many wonderful coaches and universities along the way. We met Coach Fran O’Hanlon, Coach Jay Wright, The late Coach Skip Prosser, Coach Roy Williams, Coach Phil Martelli, Coach Fran Dunphy, Coach Bruiser Flint Coach Gail … Continue reading To realise a sporting dream