Little Named 'Be True to Your School' Winner
March 29, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
Idaho Stampede News Release
BOISE, Idaho, March 29, 2011 - Marsing High School's girls basketball coach Tim Little 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 Little.
"Mr. Little inspires, not just as a professional, but as a tremendous coach and leader. He has an excellent rapport with the players on his team and the community at large. When the girls basketball team plays at home, the gym is filled with supporters. He is a fantastic addition to the staff, the sports program and Marsing, in general. We all think he deserves this tremendous honor."
"Coach Little has changed girls basketball in Marsing. The students say he is the best coach they've ever had."
Coach Little has been invited to be a guest of the Idaho Stampede on Saturday, April 2, 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.
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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