Coaches Association Newsletter October 2024

President's Message
Congratulations to the 2024 State Champions. What an outstanding achievement! The Girls winners were Div. I - Olmsted Falls, Div. II - Cincinnati Purcell Marian, Div. III - Columbus Africentric, and Div. IV - Fort Loramie. The Boys winners were Div. I - Cleveland St. Ignatius, Div. II - Kettering Archbishop Alter, Div. III - Cleveland Heights Lutheran East, and Div. IV - Richmond Heights. Additionally, congratulations to the head coaches of these teams on winning a state championship.

It was great to see the outstanding support these student-athletes received from their communities throughout. boys and girls championship weekends. A thank you to The University of Dayton and the staff for being hospitable hosts, the arena had a great atmosphere for student-athletes to compete in during both weekends.

Prior to the Boys State Tournament, we held our annual meetings to select our post-season awards, scholarships and academic awards on Thursday, March 21st at The University of Dayton Arena. Thanks to all the Directors across the state of Ohio for taking time to meet to select various award winners from the OHSBCA.

We would like to especially congratulate 2024 Paul Walker Award winner Andy Booth from Wadsworth High School for being named the recipient of this prestigious award. Andy has made major contributions over the years coaching kids, mentoring of coaches,
and to the OHSBCA.

On Friday, April 26th the OHSBCA North-South All-Star games were held at Olentangy Liberty High School. Special thanks to Girls North-South Director Adam Priefer and Boys North-South Director Greg Nossaman. The following evening, Saturday, April 27^th we honored the 2024 hall of fame class which included: Gregg Collins of Lexington / Mansfield Senior, Pam Davis of Archbishop Hoban, Doug Hale of
Oak Hill, Carl Kremer of Archbishop Moeller and Dennis Schrock of Chippewa. I would like to specifically thank Paul Wayne who chaired the great event. “Wayno” has done a wonderful job with the great evening for many years. What an outstanding weekend for our association and basketball in the state of Ohio!

As I begin my third and final year as President of the OHSBCA, I’m excited to see what this year brings. Two additions to the 2024-2025 Ohio High School Basketball season should bring a new level of excitement to basketball in Ohio. First, the OHSAA adding three classifications, going from 4 to 7 Divisions, in the 2024-2025 high school basketball tournament. Secondly, the OHSBCA hosting a basketball event that will utilize the shot clock. The OHSBCA Shot Clock Shootout at The Canton Memorial Fieldhouse December 27^th - 29^th will be the first basketball games to utilize a shot clock during a high school basketball game in Ohio High School Basketball history.

Finally, I want to encourage all Ohio basketball coaches to promote the skills that will stay with the student-athlete after high school. Post-secondary skills like working with others, problem solving, composure during adversity, being early to practice/games/meetings etc... Good luck and good health during the 2024-2025 season.

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RPI Rating System
The Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association has worked with Max Preps on the RPI Formula that will be used for the 2024-2025 basketball season. Through feedback from coaches and district directors, this year the formula will be composed of three components - Percentages for RPI, Points of Classifications, and Out of State Points.

First component is the Percentages for the RPI. The Percentages for RPI is based on WP (Winning Percentage), OWP (Opponents Winning Percentage), and OOWP (Opponents Opponents Winning Percentage). The formula will be 40%WP x 40%OWP x 20% OOWP.

The second component will be Points of Classification.  Division 1 - 2 points, Division 2 - 1.85 points, Division 3 - 1.70, Division 4 - 1.55, Division 5 - 1.40, Division 6, 1.25, and Division 7 - 1.10.

The third compenent is based on out-state opponents. The point value of 1.55 points will be awarded.

The OHSBCA and coaches will be monitoring the effects of these changes to the rating system and will re-evaluate at the end of the season.

OHSBCA Awards Changes
The Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association (OHSBCA) has introduced several changes in response to the expansion to seven divisions for boys’ and girls’ basketball, impacting both awards and recognitions. Specifically, the Academic All-Ohio Award criteria have been updated. Now, one Academic All-Ohio team will be a single group, recognizing 25 student-athletes across all divisions.

Three Assistant Coach of the Year Award will be selected with one Assistant Coach from a pool of candidates in Division 1, 2, and 3, one Assistant Coach from a pool of candidates in Division 4 and 5, and one Assistant Coach from a pool of candidates in Division 6 and 7.

The Coach of the Year Award and the Player of the Year Award will be expanded to all seven divisions, ensuring that each division has its own award winners.

These changes aim to streamline the recognition process while celebrating excellence across all levels in Ohio high school basketball.


OHSAA MEMBERS SCHOOL ENROLLMENT FOR 2024-2025
As announced last February, girls and boys basketball will expand to seven divisions next season, with the largest 64 schools placed in Division I, the next 64 largest schools placed in Division II, and the remaining schools divided as equally as possible into the other divisions.

Earlier this spring, the OHSAA received base enrollment data, comprised of students in grades 9, 10 and 11 as of October 2023, from the Ohio Department of Education to use for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. During the winter season, girls and boys basketball utilizes competitive balance data from the previous season to create a new adjusted enrollment count. Details of the competitive balance process are available at: https://www.ohsaa.org/School-Resources/Competitive-Balance-Resource-Center.

OHSAA SPORT DIVISION CLASSIFICATIONS FOR 2024-2025
BOYS
Division 1    625 or More    (64 Teams)
Division 2    448 - 624    (64 Teams)
Division 3    277 - 447    (134 Teams)
Division 4    198 - 276    (134 Teams)
Division 5    146 - 197    (134 Teams)
Division 6     98 - 145    (134 Teams)
Division 7     97 - Less    (134 Teams)
GIRLS
Division 1    582 - More    (64 Teams)
Division 2    418 - 581    (64 Teams)
Division 3    271 - 417    (127 Teams)
Division 4    192 - 270    (130 Teams)
Division 5    135 - 191    (127 Teams)
Division 6     93 - 134    (131 Teams)
Division 7     92 - Less    (129 Teams)

MIDWEST LIVE 2024 RECAP
The OHSBCA finished the third Annual Boys Midwest Live Event this past June. With the change in the NCAA recruiting calendar, the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association and the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan join forces to hold a team event during the live recruiting period. 

Midwest Live was a NFHS certified scholastic recruiting event held that was held June 28th-30th at the Cedar Point Sports Center in Sandusky, Ohio. The teams played 4 games in a two-day format (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday).

There were 130 High Schools from Ohio (88 Schools), Michigan (38 Schools), Indiana (1 Schools), Pennsylvania (1 School) and West Virginia (2 Schools) that participated in the two-day event. There was a total of 214 college coaches from 92 schools represented at the showcase.

The purpose of this event was to showcase some of the best underclassmen talent the States of Ohio and Michigan have to offer. This was a college exposure event for student-athletes who have a goal of playing basketball at the next level and earning a scholarship. This event was held during the prime NCAA evaluation period for college recruiters.

The OHSBCA also held the 2nd Annual Girls Midwest Live Event a two weeks prior to the Boys (June 14th & 15th) at the Cedar Point Sports Center. Each team played two games per day for a total of four games.

There were 83 Teams from Ohio that competed in the two-day event. There was a total of 59 college coaches from 39 schools represented at the showcase.

Plans for the 2025 Midwest Live Event are in the works. Dates and format will be determined as the College Recruiting Calendar gets approved.

Why Join The State Association
 1.    Provides at website (oh.nhsbca.org).
 2.    Publishes “The Hooplines” - The Official Publication of the OHSBCA.
 3.    Monthly Newsletters
 4.    Sponsors the State Basketball Clinic in Columbus.
 5.    Presents fifteen $1,000 Scholarship to Member’s children
 6.    Presents certificates and / or plaques to Century Award Winners to all Coaches who win 100-200-                 300-400-500-600-700-800 games on ALL COACHES on any level.
 7.    Presents plaques to ALL COACHES on any level for the Bob Arnzen Award.
 8.    Honors Boys & Girls Academic All-Ohio.
 9.    Honors Boys & Girls Top Five Academic Teams.
10.    Maintains a Scholarship Society by presenting Gold Certificates to all seniors who received a 3.2                   GPA for seven semesters, and Silver Certificates to all junior who received a 3.2 GPA for five                            semesters.
11.    Honors Boys & Girls Coaches of the Year in All Divisions.
12.    Honors Boys & Girls Assistant Coach of the Year.
13.    Presents Rings to Member Coaches for State Championship.
14.    Sponsors the OHSBCA Hall of Fame.
15.    Presents the Paul Walker Award to an outstanding coach.
16.    Presents the Larry Wilson Award for contributions to the OHSBCA.
17.    Selection of a Boys & Girls Coach for the Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Award for the OHSAA.
18.    Sponsors the North-South All-Star Games for Boys & Girls.
19.    Selects Players & Coaches for the North-South All-Star Games.
20.    Free admission to North-South All-Star Games
21.    Honors Boys & Girls Players of the Year in all divisions.
22.    Honors Mr. & Ms. OHSBCA Players of the Year for the State of Ohio.
23.    Sponsors the Boys & Girls Midwest Live Event.
24.    Selects Players & Coaches for the Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Game.
25.    Presents the Hall of Honor Award for Exemplary Service to the OHSBCA.
26.    Job Placement Service each year.
27.    Access to the NHSBCA Playbook App. which allows you to draw, store and show plays on any                          electric device.
28.    Access to the NHSBCA Resource App. which contains over 100 animated plays and drills coaching                clinic videos, podcast series and a variety of articles.
29.    Honors Top Team & Individuals Free Throw Shooting in State.
30.    Honors Top Team & Individuals Two Point Field Goal Shooting in State.
31.    Honors Top Team & Individuals Three Point Field Goal Shooting in State.
32.    Become a Member of the National High School Basketball Coaches Association.
33.    Access to OHSBCA News on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
34.    Presents John Wooden Legacy Award to Boys & Girls Coach that exemplify the traits of education,                longevity, character, service, and excellence.
35.    Presents Morgan Wootten Lifetime Achievement Award to Boys & Girls Coach that have dedicated                their life to the game and have had a tremendous influence on their players and community.
36.    Eligible for the Point Guard College Heart of a Champion Award.

Hooplines
During the Executive Summer Meeting, the officers decided to modernize the communication with its members by sending more frequent updates.

Monthly newsletters from September through April will be published and sent to all active members with a valid email address. The information will be short and concide to keep you updated on the latest happening of Ohio basketball.

Hooplines will be published twice a year. The Year in Review will be released in January which contains the rich history of the OHSBCA. The Spring Edition will be issued in May, highlighting all of the award winners that the OHSBCA honors for the past basketball season.

Membership Benefits from Luceo
The OHSBCA will continue its partnership with Luceo Sports that adds value to your membership. You have  access the Basketball Centric Apps - Whiteboard and Assist. Whiteboard is a Playbook Animation iOS app from Luceo Sports. This gives every coach the option of draw, storing and showing plays on any electric device (iphone, ipad, laptop, etc.) The Luceo Whiteboard program is currently used by NBA and college teams all over the country.

Luceo Sports has transcended the way players learn with the Assist App. This digital learning is highly engaging and mimics the way players learn today in this digital world. The Assist App allows coaches to deliver their animated playbook, to provide video driven team and personnel game plays, to create memorization games, and develop competitive team leader boards. Empower players to maximize their studying and mental preparation with an educational app designed to meet the specific needs of professional basketball players.

ORGANIZATION - ALL IN ONE PLACE
Give everyone on your team access to everything they need, whenever they need it. Everyone gets their own account, and the Assist app works on any iPhone, iPad or Android device. Plus you can control which parts of the library your players see.

TEACHING - EASILY COACH PLAYERS
Combine Luceo’s animated play diagrams and video clips with it’s built-in recording & telestration features to create easy to understand coaching moments. Add competitive learning games to create a complete online classroom.

EXECUTION - GREAT DURING GAMES
Don’t waste a single second of your TimeOut. Quickly find the best play and show it to players several times, make changes on the fly, or sketch a new idea on the whiteboard.

Members take full advantage of these benefits. Your players will enjoy it!!