Faces in the Crowd! Who’s the Best?

Published on: 5th June, 2009

While many of these guys go unnoticed and overlooked  by the importance of a free helping hand,  there is someone that goes the extra mile, they beat you to the gym, they lock the doors when you leave, he picks you up at the airport, they take out the trash, they sweep the floor, he grabs your diet pepsi before the press conference, he waits in the snow for your rental car,  he does all the laundry, pumps all the balls and fold the shirts for biddy ball camp, he helps you move into your new house, he orders all the pre-game and post-game meals and even remembers to add grilled chicken on the side just like you asked during the TV timeout when you were down by six. They take the place of rebounding machines, snow blowers, nurses, doctors, and even travel agents under pressure. They always have a ball in their hand and a towel on their shoulders. They are merely faces in the crowd, but they are the straws that stir the drinks, they are the crack fillers and CEO’s that the Media Guides, ESPN’S and Color Comentary guys in the booth forget about. A boy, A ball, A dream is what Dick Vitale mentioned during his Hall of Fame Speech. I feel every manager in the country would fit into this category!

IPS will be taking nominations over the next 4 weeks before we decide who is the “BEST of the BEST”. The winning manager will get the chance to join IPS on the road for one weekend in July!

Pre-Reqs: Enrolled College Student, Member of the Basketball Support Staff, Open to All Divisions, Has a desire to work in the Business, is capable of working camps, tournaments, showcases or shootouts. Is organized, can take good notes, could be a runner, does not mind working 18 hour days, has SOUND people skills, tech skills and a savvy basketball IQ.

Entry Deadline is Friday, July 10th 2009!

We will update a “Watch List” as the Date get’s closer!

Send in all your info AND why we should pick your Manager to : chas_wolfe@yahoo.com

The Current Watch List:

Brian Raymont : Akron

Josh Twiddy: Akron

Kyle Joseph: Akron

Ryan Perez: Akron

Ryan Mack: Miami-Ohio

Mike Schoen: U of Dayton

Jake the Snake: tOhio State University

Brandt Daniels: Ashland University

Casey Weitzeln: WVU

Corey Barill: WVU

Kurt Couvian: WVU

Garret Garcia: Toledo Rockets

Dave Amata: Cleveland State

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