COLORADO COACH- FALL 2017 FROM THE SPORT PRESIDENTS official while in college. I see that he takes his profession as serious as he took his athletic training. He is constantly going to camps in order to hone his knowledge and skills, so he can serve the coaches and athletes and honor the game of basketball. I have gained knowledge about the game through the eyes of the official in our numerous conversations before and after games. I have come to realize that I do not need to get upset with officials; I just need to coach my kids and let them do their job. Lastly, I would like to send my condolences to the Walsh Community, the Turner family and the state of Colorado as we have lost a fine individual and basketball coach in Lance Turner. He was involved in a tragic car accident, prayers to all that are close to this family. Editors Note: Congratulations to Erik Melgoza who was also named the CHSCA Coach of the Year for 2017. Also to Brian Wall of Faith Christian who was selected as the Ceal Barry Award Winner. VOLLEYBALL President Larry Deffenbaugh Greetings Colorado Volleyball Coaches! The Fall 2017 season is underway and there have been many exciting matches to see already! Please make sure to read your volleyball bulletin in it’s entirety and review all new rules with your players. Count and recount the number of matches you have. Class 1A-2A get 19 regular season matches and 19 JV and/or C Team matches prior to Districts beginning. 3A-5A get 23 matches and 19 JV and/or C matches prior to Regionals beginning. The 2017 State Tournament is November 10th and 11th at The Coliseum. Make sure you are updating all information in maxpreps as this information will be used for the RPI for the playoffs. The 2017 Pioneer and Horizon Awards will be presented at the State Tournament prior to the State Championship Matches on November 11th at The Coliseum. You should have received an email blast sent out to all CHSCA Coaches prior to this edition of the Fall Colorado Coach asking for your nominations. The description and guidelines for each award and the winners for the past two years are listed below. These are some of our highest awards in the CHSCA for Volleyball. Please give careful thought and consideration to you selction. Email youe selection for the Horizon and Pioneer Award to Larry Deffenbaugh at larryd@bsd29j.com Horizon Award: High School Coaches Association (CHSCA) prestigious Horizon Award. The Horizon Award was established to recognize newer coaches who have been at their schools at least 3 years and whose enthusiasm and involvement in his/her volleyball program has made significant improvements in their school’s overall success. Pioneer Award: High School Coaches Association (CHSCA) prestigious Pioneer Award. The Pioneer Award was established in order to recognize an individual who has helped to “pave” the way for others to follow. His/her service, leadership contributions to volleyball, and longevity have made it possible for others to pursue their passion to coach volleyball. The winners this year are: Horizon Award: 2015 Misty Lambert / Sangre De Cristo Krista Carsten / Paonia (Tie) 2016 Gwen Forster / Eaton Pioneer Award 2015 Susan Odenbaugh / Lewis Palmer 2016 Larry Deffenbaugh / Bennett Coaching Thoughts: I have pasted a website article for coaches below. This is a very interesting article on “Relational Leadership.” I found it quite thought provoking. Hope you can get something out of it as well! https:/www.coachestoolbox.net/lea dership/the-relational-leader Have a super Fall Season and good luck to all teams!!!