Overview: Workouts are in full swing and I have been extremely happy with the effort and energy that I have seen in the skill sessions.  Our June schedule has been finalized and the coaching staff is very excited about the opportunity that each team will have to improve this summer.  I do want the players and parents to know that I met with the head coaches of all the major sports at Rocky prior to putting together the schedule.  The purpose of that meeting was to minimize event conflicts that forced multi-sport athletes to make a choice between participating in one sport over another. 

Introducing Coach Callahan:  I would like to take a moment to introduce to you the newest member of our coaching staff, Mike Callahan.  Coach Callahan brings to the program a fundamental based philosophy, optimistic energy, and 6 years of high school coaching experience.  Coach Callahan will serve as the varsity assistant to Coach Rakiecki.   In addition to his basketball experience, Coach Callahan is also an experienced Mathematics teacher at Rocky and will serve as a mentor and coach to the members of the basketball program.  Coach Callahan’s education includes an undergraduate from the University of Michigan and a Master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado.  Coach Callahan grew up in metro Detroit and has taught High School Mathematics for 9 years.  Coach Callahan said, “I decided to help out the boys program because I enjoy being in the gym, working out with the kids, sharing my basketball experiences, and continuing to learn about and teach the game of basketball.  I look forward to working with the staff, many of whom I have known for years, and continue to move the program forward.”  Please take a moment to introduce yourself and welcome Coach Callahan to our family. 

May 1, 2013:  Summer Camp Meeting:  Please plan on attending our summer camp meeting to outline all the opportunities your sons have to improve this June.  Coach Rakiecki will attach the June schedule to the April Newsletter so you can get an idea a head of time which camp(s) your son would like to attend.  Don’t forget your checkbooks.  Opportunities are listed below:
1)  Mini Camp:  May 31st -June 1st: All Levels
2) Utah State University:  June 6th-8th :  Varsity/JV teams
3) Colorado State University:  June 9th-12th:  Lower Levels (freshmen/sophomores)
4) Fort Collins High School Team Camp:  June 14th-15th:  Varsity only
5) Colorado State University:  June 16th-19th:   All Levels
6) Shane Warwick Skills Camp:  June 27th-29th :  All Levels

Shane Warwick:  The most important camp this summer will be at the end of June, when Shane Warwick, an NBA and NCAA individual player development coach comes to Rocky Mountain High School for three days.  Shane will give our players the tools to develop and improve their skill set in a challenging, creative, and modernized way.  If you would like to get more information go to www.warwickworkouts.com

Kids Camp:  As always, the boys and girls basketball programs team up in the spring to host a kids camp.  This year the camp will be held May 28th-29th, from 4-8 pm at Rocky.  It is important to have players who are willing to volunteer their time to mentor these aspiring Lobos.  Please let Coach Rakiecki know if you are willing and able to help. 

Lobo Scholarship:  The boys basketball program will be accepting applications for the 2013 Lobo Scholarship, see attached application for more information.