2011年3月29日 星期二

Coach Simpson concludes 38-year stint at Dover Bay

There are some big shoes to fill in the Dover Bay basketball program next year as long-time coach Mark Simpson steps down after his 38th season of championship level ball.Air max 2009 Running Shoe Flex grooves in the mid and outsole for flexibility.

Simpson said he has passed the torch to Chris Franklin to head the Dolphins AAA senior boy's team next season.

Over his lengthy career Simpson has developed relationships with his players that have lasted far longer than the time they spent on his bench and the hardcourt. With another year left to teach high school, Simpson declined to comment on his future in the sport.

He is not one to clamor for media attention, said Ken Shields, a sports legend who has consulted for NBA teams, won numerous university championships and holds the Order of Canada.

"I think one of Mark's biggest characteristics is humility. He's never seeking the limelight but he's always in the background, a steady hard-working,I wanted to shop for running asics shoes. knowledgeable guy."

Vancouver Island University Mariners coach Tony Bryce acknowledged Simpson for his contribution to Nanaimo sport and said that without his support, Bryce would never have made it to where he is now. Bryce went through Simpson's high school and university program at VIU when it was Malaspina University.

"He's taught me so much more than just the game of basketball," Bryce explained. "I don't know if I'd be a high school teacher without him. I know for a fact I wouldn't be a college coach without him, he has that kind of an impact on you."

Mike Morgan also played under Simpson in 1995 and echoed Bryce's sentiments. He's now a coach at Carson Graham Secondary School for the boys' AAA basketball team thanks to Simpson's motivation and inspiration.

Morgan's team beat the Dover Bay Dolphins for the first time since he took over as coach five years ago.

"The coolest thing about beating them was when he said to me,womens sandals are not only popular today, but have been popular throughout the ages. 'Good job,Find a fashionable range of women boots and ladies shoes all in one place online. Michael.' like you were playing for him again. I felt pretty proud and like a kid again, getting that pat on the back and hearing you did a good job."

"There's a lot of his former players probably coaching some place, or involved in the game and that's part of what a good coach's legacy is, his impact in the community and his impact on the people that came under his tutelage," Shields added.

Franklin said that while it's a loss for Dover Bay, he expects Simpson to pop up somewhere and continue his involvement in the game. As for his new duties, Franklin said he has his work cut out for him.

"Mark has set a high standard and you want to keep that up and see where it takes you.Love womens Wedge Shoes? So do we.

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