Crofts Named 'Be True to Your School' Winner
January 5, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
Idaho Stampede News Release
BOISE, Idaho, January 5, 2011 - Meridian High School boys basketball coach Kip Crofts is this week's "Be True to Your School" award winner, presented by Commercial Tire and Cooper Tires.
The following are excerpts from the nominations for Coach Crofts.
"Coach Crofts has been a great leader for the players, plus he rocks! Isn't that enough !"
"He is an amazing coach and has inspired every player to do better both on the court and off."
Coach Crofts has been invited to be a guest of the Idaho Stampede on Friday, January 28, to be recognized on-court for his award. Throughout the season, coaches will be invited to be recognized at Idaho Stampede basketball games and Idaho Steelheads hockey games at Qwest Arena.
At Stampede games, the honored coach has the chance to win another $250 if he or she can make a three-point shot.
The "Be True to Your School" program allows local fans to nominate a deserving high school athletics coach for recognition. The winning coaches will be invited to a game at Qwest Arena to be honored and the athletics department at the winner's school will receive a $750 donation from Commercial Tire and Cooper Tires. In all, $15,000 will be donated to area schools.
To nominate a coach for the award, visit the Commercial Tire website and click on the "Be True to Your School" logo. Fill out the nomination form and click "Submit Form." Once you've done that, your coach has officially been nominated. One winner per week will be selected through February 12, 2011.
Commercial Tire and Cooper Tires are working together with the NBA Development League's Idaho Stampede and the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads on the "Be True to Your School" promotion. Contact the Steelheads front office at 208.383.0080 or log on to www.idahosteelheads.com for more information on tickets.
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