NBC-RMC's Coaching Staff: June 2008

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Jesse Logan

Jesse Logan is currently attending Cascade College in Portland, Oregon where he majors in Biological Science. Jesse will be a sophomore this upcoming 2008-2009 season and will play a vital role in Cascade College's NAIA men's basketball team.

Jesse was a camper for several years and has also traveled to Brazil and Scandinavia through NBC's tour program. This is also Jesse's third year coaching. "I am so passionate about NBC Camps because they played a vital role in helping me become the person, christian, and basketball player that I am today. I hope every week I coach that I can have the same affect on a kid the way NBC Camps did when I was a camper." Jesse is from Shields Valley, Montana.

Rick Haluszka

Rick Haluszka from Harlem, Mt is returning to Billings for his 5th NBC summer. Co-Valedictorian of his high school class, Rick will attend MSU-Bozeman in the fall and will play football for the Cats. He plans on majoring in Kinesiology and minoring in coaching. Rick was a three sport letter winner all four years of high school, All-State football for 2 years & All-State basketball for 3 years. Rick brings an intense passion for sports to the court and says, “NBC Camps changed my life! My outlook on life and God were steered into a more positive direction the very first time I came to camp. I cannot think of a better way to incorporate essential life skills, a love for Jesus Christ, and basketball than how NBC Camps does. The friends I have made forever hold a special spot in my heart, and I am very grateful to have the opportunity to teach these young minds about Christ."

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Daniel Pearson

Daniel Pearson started his employment with NBC two summers ago as a junior coach. He impressed the NBC-RMC staff with his passion for basketball and ability to teach campers despite being the same age as several PAC 10 guys. He came back last year as a full fledged coach and was a true asset to the NBC experience in Billings, MT. Daniel will graduate from Billings Central this May and is considering a college career in Helena, MT. He will join the Carroll Saints' roster this upcoming fall. Dan states, "NBC is a combination of two wonderful things in my life, basketball and faith. On the basketball side, NBC stresses discipline, fundamentals and outworking the person next to you at all times, all values that hav

e helped get me where I am at today. Even more important than basketball is the faith aspect in which coaches attempt to lead youth to Christ through basketball. NBC stresses morals, community and doing what is right always, more values that have led to where I am today. NBC has made an everlasting impact on my life and I am forever grateful for the opportunities it has provided." Dan led his team to the Class A Divisional Championship with a career-high 31 points and sunk 14 of 15 free-throws. Dan has an amazing personality and is a person to learn much from.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Shannon Flynn

Shannon is currently a sophomore at Carroll College where she studies Biology and Chemistry for Secondary Education. With a basketball resume of 4 All-Conference and 2 All-State selections it comes as little surprise that Shannon plays on the Saint’s Basketball and Volleyball teams. This summer will be her fourth year with NBC and in that time Shannon states that “NBC Camps has had a huge impact on my life. It has shown me how passionate I am about working with kids, playing basketball, and sharing my faith. The campers always put a smile on my face. I love to watch them grow over the course of the week, and to see that reflected growth in myself.” Shannon is from Townsend, Montana.

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Jessica Torrecillas

Jessica is a first time coach for NBC Camps this year. She went to Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, CA where she played on the varsity team for 3 years. While in high school, Jessica was on the all-league and all-regional teams her junior & senior year. She currently attends and plays basketball at Fresno Pacific University in California where she is planning on pursuing a degree in Psychology. Last year as a freshman she received the Rookie of the Year award for her team. Jessica says that she is “so excited to get involved with NBC Camps. Their attention to detail and

passion for the game of basketball & their campers sets them apart from other camps. What I like best about NBC Camps is the emphasis on developing life skills through the game which is the most important & applicable part of sports. This will be an amazing opportunity to share my knowledge with the campers and also feed off the other coaches & learn from them!”

John Stene

John Stene is currently at Grad School at MSU in Bozeman, where he is getting a secondary education teaching certificate. John has a degree in English Literature and Spanish from Pacific Lutheran University in Washington. John has been with NBC Camps for 11 years as a camper, International Tour member, master teacher, Tour coach, and Site Director. John looks forward to the opportunity to work with campers each summer. "It is a tough game and a tough world. NBC Camps has changed my life, teaching me the fundamentals of the game that I love, and more importantly sharpening my character and faith. I believe this is an experience that changes kid's lives every day." John is from Big Timber, Montana.

Leisha Bonine

This summer will be Leisha's 8th year involved with NBC. Throughout those 8 years, Leisha has been a coach, master teacher, assistant site director, emcee, and has taken an NBC tour to France.

Leisha enters her 3rd year in leadership at the NB'CUCA site. As Asst. Site Director, she oversees all master teachers, evening programs, intensity stations, and more.

Leisha works in Seattle as an Assistant Coach for the nationally ranked women's program at Seattle Pacific University and played her college basketball in Oregon and Canada. She is a gifted coach, talented program emcee, and great advocate for women's athletics. You can expect to see her at NB'CUCA all five weeks of camp in 2008 and all 4 weeks at NBC Billings. Leisha loves the NBC environment of working with amazing people who love God, basketball, and kids.

"I'm not sure where my life would be without NBC camps. It has provided me with amazing friends, a wonderful job, and a love for God. NBC has blessed my life in so many ways and I look forward to every summer to see what God has in store for all who are involved."

David Foster

David Foster is currently attending Augustana College in South Dakota where he studies exercise science. As a starting sophomore for the Division II Men's Basketball program, David has pursued a passion for the game of basketball. David has attended NBC Camps as a camper, a coach, and now is a master teacher at the Alaska and Montana sites. “NBC has given me an opportunity to not only teach my passion for basketball, but use it as a tool to teach kids life lessons. I love what the campers bring to the table, and I feed off their energy.” David is from Big Timber, Montana.

Rachel Hansen

Rachel Hansen is a biology major at MSU-Billings, where she is currently playing for the Yellowjackets Women's Basketball program. She has been involved with NBC Camps for seven years. She has attended camp, been a member of the NBC Varsity Academy program, and coached for 3 years. Rachel is a master teacher for NBC at the Alaska and Montana sites. Rachel looks to finish at MSUB and pursue physical therapy or a masters in teaching. Rachel looks forward to the summer with NBC, "I love the atmosphere, the other staff members and the energy the campers bring. I also love the life lessons the NBC teaches their campers." Rachel is from Lolo, Montana.

Tim Beauregard

Timothy Beauregard has an AA in Small Business Management, Business Administration, Social Skills and Science, and General Studies. He is currently working on a BA in Entrepreneurship from CSU Fresno State. Tim has been the assistant coach for the Lady Sunbirds Basketball program at Fresno Pacific University. He has worked with NBC as a coach, master teacher, and assistant site director. Tim can be found at NBC Alaska, and at NBC Montana as a master teacher. "The best way to spell words like trust and love is T-I-M-E, and to me there is no better teacher of this than the game of basketball. Basketball teaches our youth such things as leadership, teamwork, effort, and dedication, which make the sport bigger than a sport—it makes it an outline for success. NBC brings people together and gives us, coaches, a great layout for working with young athletes and using basketball to build confidence both on and off the court. NBC has given me the opportunity to grow in ways I had never thought possible. Each summer only serves to increase my passion for teaching, learning, and basketball as a whole."

Beth Sager

Beth Sager currently attends MSU in Bozeman, where she has been part of the Lady Bobcat Basketball program. She plans on a transfer to Rocky Mountain College in Billings Montana, where she will join the Lady Battlin' Bears team. Beth has been with NBC camps for over 7 years as a camper, coach, and Master Teacher. Beth has also played on an NBC International Tour to the United Kingdom in 2003. Beth states, "NBC Camps have been a true blessing in my life, and I feel honored to share that with campers now. It is an environment for spiritual growth and growth on the court." Beth is from Wilsall, Montana.