Hosier Named 'Be True to Your School' Winner
February 9, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
Idaho Stampede News Release
BOISE, Idaho, February 9, 2011 - The Ambrose School's basketball coach Ken Hosier 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 Hosier.
"Not only does Ken Hosier continuously support each of his players on the court and at practice, he also supports them off the court. To me, his goal is not to win every game, but instead, to build relationships with each of his players that will last all the way through high school and into adulthood."
"Coach Hosier is more worried about making me a better player than he is winning. He leads courageously and wins and loses with humility and grace. My coach has inspired me to be a better man, not just to play basketball well. That is why I admire him and that is why he should win this award."
Coach Hosier has been invited to be a guest of the Idaho Stampede on Wednesday, February 16, 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 free throw.
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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