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But once he broke down to his players what he was trying to do, Simpkins saidthe team became very cohesive and adapted to a winning attitude. Jason Wilson, CSCS Relationships-driven teacher, sport coach, strength coach, and lifelong learner with 3 Master's degrees & CSCS seeking opportunities in strength and conditioning and sports. Paige Williams is a great example of that. But I love them just as tough.". And that was unfair.. The Webster Groves Board of Education approved Mathes' hiring as the Statesmen's next boys basketball coach Monday night. Simpkins also intimated those concerns of recruiting weighed heavily on Groves decision to dismiss him as coach, because the football program had to forfeit its 2020 playoff games last November due to using ineligible players. Groves went on to a 70-60 win. Birmingham Groves' John Simpson (33) lays in a basket in front of Troy's Zach Penoza (15) in an Oakland Activities Association White Division basketball game on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. On 1/31, the Groves varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Troy (MI) by a score of 66-57. While playing at Groves, he would lead the Falcons to League Championships in 1977 & 78 and an 18-10 record in his three years on varsity. Elijah Yelder shouted so loudly you probably could've heard him while standing in line at the concession stand. Never did anything about the emails, never did anything about the hostile environment that they knew I was placed under.. The 6-foot-9 junior averaged 7.7 points in 14.3 minutes per game during OU's last three contests while shooting 66.7% from the floor. Jacob is producing on the second unit, thanks to his movement off the ball. Simpkins alleges that his appearance was a frequent excuse as for why he was receiving harassment from parents. Both Groves AD Tom Flynn, as well as principal Dr. Susan Smith were reached out to multiple times for a response to Simpkins allegations, but Groves declined comment in a statement from Executive Director of Communications and Family Engagement Anne Cron. Follow him on Twitter: @MartyBudner. Schedule. Coach holds a Bachelors of Business Administration from Detroit College of Business and a Masters in Education from Central Michigan University. "I knew what I had to do for my team," said Yelder, who scored a team-best 16 points. And it could've been a loss had the Falcons' newfound culture not prevailed late in the second half. But after four years of traveling the country with the Hawks, he had to step away from being a college assistant. Photo gallery from South Lyon East at Milford in LVC boys basketball action Because of these experiences, Simpkins has regret about ever accepting the job in the first place. When I came in, I knew it was time to go. The D Zone Basketball: Seaholm at Birmingham Groves, Monday, 03/06/2023 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Bloomfield Hills High School, 4200 Andover Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Marc West returns to prep bench for second, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Marc West returns to prep bench for second stint as Birmingham Groves boys hoops coach, No. Scores. The Falcons entered play one game back of co-leaders Troy and West Bloomfield, but dealt the Colts a blow to potentially complicate the divisions end game with just a week remaining in the regular season. But, thats one of the things he tried to change, was our entitled thinking. I always gave my all to the kids only to be challenged every step of the way.. Its an entitled community, all of these different things, Simpkins said. The parent responded, thanking her for the conversation while telling Smith, "if this coach finds out that I spoke with you before the season ends it will be some type of retaliation and my child already comes home in tears" every day. We welcome everyone to participate. More Friday boys basketball. The head coach said the athletic director pushed the complaintsaside and reassured him youre the best thing to happen for this program.. (DAN FENNER For MediaNews Group), Birmingham Groves' John Simpson (33) lays in a basket in front of Troy's Zach Penoza (15) in an Oakland Activities Association White Division basketball game on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. Tonight, we rebounded well, and I think the biggest thing out here was stopping Troy in transition because theyre a very good shooting team.. Coincidentally, the coach who replaced him at Groves, Benny White, the former Michigan State star and Eastern Michigan University assistant, retired from coaching following last season. Contact Marty Budner at mbudner@hometownlife.com. Tom told me that a couple of different times, and Im like, Man, I dont want to hear about muscled-up, bald-headed black guy.. BEVERLY HILLS >> With a 70-60 win over Troy on Friday, Birmingham Groves proved to be equal parts spoiler and contender in the latestage chase for the Oakland Activities Association White Division crown. "So we're all in new roles," West added. Coach is a Chemistry teacher at Groves and lives in Troy with his wife Nicole and 3 sons, Michael, Joseph, and Lucas. Ten days before Simpkins dismissal, Smith emailedthe team's parentsseeking feedbackafter she and Flynn had spoken briefly with each player about her experience with the season, FOIAemails show. Looking to enhance the presentation and exposure of his team, Simpkins purchased additional uniforms for his team and also hired a videographer to help produce highlight videos for social media. It was a plan that Simpkinsand Groves Athletic Director Thomas Flynn, seemed on board about, or so he thought. Players. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. I thought both teams played very, very well and we just happened to hit a couple more shots, Groves coach Marc West said after his team defeated Troy for the second time this season. "It always kind of goes back to the kids and you definitely remember them. The Falcons. My teammate, John, got us going. Why are you allowing me to take this abuse?. While West will be traveling to Dearborn to coach, he's happy to maintain his ties to Groves. I cant wait to be an even bigger part of the Groves family and community. At the high school level, Simpkins said a major focus is on skill development, having a mix of players with different levels of experience and skills on the court, which is very different from the travel team circuit. More:Groves' Donaldson endures recruitment, picks and prepares for Navy, More:Plymouth's Sam Koehler named cheer Coach of the Year. Last year, the Hawks were ranked among the top 20 nationally in NJCAA Division II before finishing with a 23-8 record and earning an honorable mention ranking. 1 doubles freshman Amanda Lopykinski (Lemont, Illinois / Lemont Township HS) and . The Superintendent will designate compliance officers and develop and implement regulations for the reporting, investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination or harassment. Because of what I went through (at Groves), put a stain on my name that Ive never had. Sign In; Football; Boys Basketball; Girls Basketball; News. Simpkins took over a Groves team that went 10-11 in the 2019-20 season before losing in the opening round of the district tournament. West said while slapping the floor. Groves took an eight-point lead with 2:45 left. This is Coach John Davis' 12th season coaching basketball in the Birmingham Public Schools. Elsewhere, West Bloomfield took over sole possession of first-place with a 57-54 overtime win over Lake Orion Friday, leaving both the Falcons and Colts in the hunt with two divisional games remaining for all three teams. BIRMINGHAM Marc West has come back home to the Birmingham Groves boys basketball program. Last year, HFCC advanced into the Elite 8 of the NJCAA Tournament. THE INDIANA SRN "SPORTSPAGE" MONDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2023 . He landed in the OAA at Groves in 2014. Kurajian, who coached Bloomfield Hills (13-6) for five seasons, brought on now-head coach Brian Canfield onto the Bloomfield Hills staff as a volunteer assistant for the 2022 season. NCAA Men's Basketball; Maui Invitational; Coaches Vs. Cancer College Hoops ; Chaminade Silverswords; National Invitation Tournament; NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: NCAA Midwest Regional; Las Vegas Invitational; Ncaa Regional Championship; Pepsi Blue And Gold Classic; Hula Bowl; Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl; Whitney Young Classic; Sugar . Keith Jackson: 1974-1976: 1,087: Morse: 2. Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com "The neat thing with this new job is that I can continue to teach at Groves. This game promises to be an intense battle between two. But then West reminded his players to start sharing the ball again. I dont want you making any decisions to leave here before I leave.. This is Coach West's 2nd year with the Groves Falcons. The Gorloks defeated the Tigers by a final score of 16-5 to improve to 1-0 on the season. Brandon. Simpkins coached Groves to their first. Catalog; For You; Royal Oak Tribune. I believe he is going to be a great fit for our program and get the best out of our girls. More:This undersized sophomore helped Birmingham Groves football win a regional title, "It's amazing. Tom Flynn had a discussion with me and said, I plan on being here another five years, and I want you here, Simpkins said. If you share it one time, the next time it's going to come back to you. BEVERLY HILLS With a 70-60 win over Troy on Friday, Birmingham Groves proved to be equal parts spoiler and contender in the late-stage chase for the Oakland Activities Association White Division crown. This file is auto-generated */!function(c,l){"use strict";var e=!1,o=!1;if(l.querySelector)if(c.addEventListener)e=!0;if(c.wp=c.wp||{},c.wp.receiveEmbedMessage);else if(c.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if(!t);else if(! Men's basketball is the oldest sport in HFC's athletic program, which has captured numerous state and regional titles. Student Drop-Off / Pick-Up and Visitor Parking, Specialized Instruction & Student Services, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). John!" BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The #13 Webster University baseball team kicked off their season this evening when they traveled to Birmingham, Alabama, to take on the Depauw (Ind.) The athletic office can be reached by telephone at 248-203-3585 or by email.Any Questions? Following an offensive outburst in the third quarter that saw the Falcons put up 25 points in the frame, the Falcons began the final stanza with a 53-44 lead. Then (Groves) made some shots, we missed some defensive assignments that we normally make, and we just came up stone cold and didnt make anything in the third.. That frustration carried over into the second half. Tweets. Im totally amazed that Groves would hired a thug to run the girls basketball team, a Feb. 28 email, acquired by Hometown Life via the Freedom of Information Act, read. High School Sports | On 1/17, the Groves varsity basketball team lost their home non-conference game against Adams (Rochester, MI) by a score of 62-57. The Colts didnt exactly go down quietly, trimming their deficit to a mere four points on a couple occasions, but a pair of costly offensive fouls by Troy opened the door for Groves to widen its lead again late. Lake Orion quickly called a timeout and, once again, coach Marc West delivered the same message he had been delivering to his boys all night. Groves 69 Notre Dame Prep 51 Final Box Score Jan 18, 2023 @ 6:03am 62-57 (L) Groves vs. Adams And it was just time to get the emotion going after that.". Coach Davis and his wife, Noelle, have 2 sons, Aidan and Nolan, who attend Birmingham Public Schools and who will one day be Groves Falcons. Select Page And to really enjoy playing together.". Yep, West coached Groves for four seasons before saying farewell to the high school game and joining the staff at Henry Ford College in Dearborn four years ago. Judging by Groves' comeback, he's got a lot of guys to choose from. I cant make a statement like this unless I know Im right, he said. (Upset parents) blame me for recruiting and said that they have video of me picking up a kid that doesnt live in our district that I recruited, he said. Coach is a Chemistry teacher at Groves and lives in Troy with his wife Nicole and 3 sons, Michael, Joseph, and Lucas. Joined April 2018. Fv 27, 2023 . "It was one of those things that just kind of happened. On 1/20, the Groves varsity basketball team lost their away conference game against West Bloomfield (MI) by a score of 56-49. I knew there was going to be some resistance of making kids work hard that werent used to working hard, but I didnt think that it was going to go this personal. Simpkins says from early in the season, he received pushback from a small percentage of parents due to playing some underclassmen in featured roles, as opposed to returning veterans. . What Im saying, even after when I left, and they knew things werent true, they fired me unjustly, and theyre still putting out rumors about me, that arent true thats stopping other schools from picking me up. West takes back the reins of the Falcons hoopster contingent from a retiring Benny White, who helmed the program for the past four years after taking it over from West back in 2018. Media. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Birmingham Groves vs Lake Orion Game Highlights - Jan. 26, 2023, Birmingham Groves vs University Game Highlights - Jan. 23, 2023, Birmingham Groves vs West Bloomfield Game Highlights - Jan. 20, 2023, Birmingham Groves vs Adams Game Highlights - Jan. 17, 2023. It was simply an opportunity that presented itself following the 2017-18 season and he decided to bounce into it. Groves' Donaldson endures recruitment, picks and prepares for Navy, Plymouth's Sam Koehler named cheer Coach of the Year, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Yeah. COORDINATORS OF YOUTH ENGAGEMENT BOBBY GREEN Coordinator of Youth Engagement & Development - Detroit Pistons Office: (313) 771-0119 E-Mail: bgreen@pistons.com Simpkins, alsothe head coach of the Michigan Storm AAU 2024 girls basketball team,heard the early complaints. University Tigers in the Birmingham-Southern (Ala.) College Classic. the Birmingham Groves junior yelled at teammate John Simpson, who was dribbling up the floor in transition, heard Yelder's call and saileda perfect pass that set up Yelder with an open 3-pointer on the wing. 9 Birmingham Groves (14-6) Another Coach West special, these guys are set up for a very special next couple years in the OAA. And the handful of hustle plays on defense the junior made during Thursday's 41-29 victory over. PressReader. Im like, well, if you guys know this, then why arent things being done about it? Simpkins job as a real estate broker forced him to leave River Rouge after one season, continuing on as a coach with the Michigan Storm, an AAU travel team. Ant-Juan Simpkins knows what it takes to turn around a high school girls basketball program. High School Sports | And there the junior sat, slumped in his chair, upset at himself for not being able to contribute. Theyre pretty good, Groves junior Elijah Yelder said. Whether that's Yelder, Gibson (13 points), Williams (12 points), Simpson (10 points and 13 rebounds) and Abbot, or even Max Kramer, Max Young or Brody Tushman coming off the bench. I honestly think Groves will not have a girls basketball team next year if you keep him and I know most definitely will not allow my child to play, the email continued, accusing Simpkinsof physical, mental and borderline physical abuse. Building that culture is really getting everybody to find their roles and a like-minded mindset. Groves won, 70-60. New players. Birmingham Groves 70, Troy 60 Birmingham Seaholm 53, Oxford 38. In some ways, he never fully left in the first place. I didnt think anything was going to be personal like that. What am I doing to intimidate anyone? top high school basketball players in washington state 2023; pinto beans with ground beef and rotel; edit start point in strava; Deadline for submitting applications is May 4. 69-51 (W) Groves @ Notre Dame Prep On 1/10, the Groves varsity basketball team won their away non-conference game against Notre Dame Prep (Pontiac, MI) by a score of 69-51. That is some of the expectations to be able to turn it around, but not just in winning record, but to start winning championships, Simpkins said. I knew that there was a culture of not winning, but I didnt think anything was going to be personal, he said of Groves. The Falcons also had the edge in rebounding, which Fralick admitted can be a problem for his undersized team when its shooting starts to falter a bit. Simpkins says that some parents accused him of embezzling from the athletic department, but he provided receipts and conversed with Flynn to address any of those allegations. The time away from his family just got to be too much. The Coldwaternativeled the Ventures to seven straight district titles and three Catholic League crowns. We happened to hit a couple of shots there to get us on a run in the fourth quarter. One emailread that while this parents daughter had a positive experience as a student-athlete onGroves, it was difficult to watch Simpkins courtside. On 1/6, the Groves varsity basketball team won their away non-conference game against Seaholm (Birmingham, MI) by a score of 40-25. And then Josh Gibson hit three big shots, including a floater in the paint and a pair of 3-pointers, and Jack Abbot nailed another 3 to give the Falcons mojo as they trailed just 31-29 entering the fourth. High School Sports | On 1/10, the Groves varsity basketball team won their away non-conference game against Notre Dame Prep (Pontiac, MI) by a score of 69-51. On 2/20, the Groves varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against Clarenceville (Livonia, MI) by a score of 72-47. Not once. 1989 high school basketball player rankings. The 2017-18 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team represented the University of Texas at Austin in the 2017-18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.They were led by third-year head coach Shaka Smart and played their home games at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas as members of the Big 12 Conference.They finished the season 19-15, 8-10 in Big 12 play play to finish in seventh . High School Sports | This upcoming season will be his 4th coaching JV Basketball at Groves. /*! He also has a Master's in Science Education from Wayne State University. Coach Simpkins holds our daughters accountable from the moment they step on the court, be it game or practice, the sender, whose identity was redacted in the FOIA request, said. What resulted was a 7-8 regular season record for the Falcons. Teams. After four years as boys basketball head coach at Birmingham Groves, West resigned to accept an assistant coaching job at Henry Ford College in Dearborn. That was a high-level basketball game. 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