The NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association announced on the results for vacant openings for position of 3rd Vice President and Secretary. After the vote, John Meeks of Region X (N.C.) will fill the role of 3rd Vice President, while Brian Hoberecht of Kilgore (Texas) will assume the Secretary role.
John Meeks just finished his tenure as the head coach of Wallace State Community College. During his tenure with the Lions, Meeks accumulated a record of 175-112 in nine seasons. Meeks coached his way to seven post season appearances and was named 2019 ACCC North Division Coach of the Year. Coach Meeks as brought in two ACCC/Region 22 tournament championships and three regular season championships. Stemming off his great finish at Wallace State, he began by being named 2014 ACCC Coach of the Year and 2015 ACCC co-North Division Coach of the Year. Before his stint at Wallace State, Meeks spent two seasons as the head men’s basketball coach at Louisburg College in North Carolina. He went 51-15, with his tenure at Wallace State and brief role in North Carolina, he ended his head coaching career at 226-127 across 11 seasons.
Now, Coach Meeks is serving as the liaison to basketball in Region X, and will be involved in the June Scholastic Recruiting Events with his position at the NJCAA.
Brian Hoberecht is entering 12th season as head coach of the Kilgore Rangers. Hoberecht has been a head coach at the collegiate level for 18 years. Coach Hoberecht has had a laundry list of accomplishments including six team championships, qualified for regional tournament in 8-of-9 years, and brought his Rangers all the way to the Sweet Sixteen in the NJCAA National Tournament in 2013. Hoberecht was also named 2012-2013 Region XIV Coach of the Year. After the 2018-2019 season, he has padded his record at Kilgore to 166-108, 322-203 overall between Kilgore and Dodge City. He is showcasing his recruiting skills by coaching six All-Americans, 2 Pre-Season All-Americans, 35 plus All-Region players, and 50 All-Conference players.
John Meeks just finished his tenure as the head coach of Wallace State Community College. During his tenure with the Lions, Meeks accumulated a record of 175-112 in nine seasons. Meeks coached his way to seven post season appearances and was named 2019 ACCC North Division Coach of the Year. Coach Meeks as brought in two ACCC/Region 22 tournament championships and three regular season championships. Stemming off his great finish at Wallace State, he began by being named 2014 ACCC Coach of the Year and 2015 ACCC co-North Division Coach of the Year. Before his stint at Wallace State, Meeks spent two seasons as the head men’s basketball coach at Louisburg College in North Carolina. He went 51-15, with his tenure at Wallace State and brief role in North Carolina, he ended his head coaching career at 226-127 across 11 seasons.
Now, Coach Meeks is serving as the liaison to basketball in Region X, and will be involved in the June Scholastic Recruiting Events with his position at the NJCAA.
Brian Hoberecht is entering 12th season as head coach of the Kilgore Rangers. Hoberecht has been a head coach at the collegiate level for 18 years. Coach Hoberecht has had a laundry list of accomplishments including six team championships, qualified for regional tournament in 8-of-9 years, and brought his Rangers all the way to the Sweet Sixteen in the NJCAA National Tournament in 2013. Hoberecht was also named 2012-2013 Region XIV Coach of the Year. After the 2018-2019 season, he has padded his record at Kilgore to 166-108, 322-203 overall between Kilgore and Dodge City. He is showcasing his recruiting skills by coaching six All-Americans, 2 Pre-Season All-Americans, 35 plus All-Region players, and 50 All-Conference players.
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2020 JUNE SCHOLASTIC RECRUITING EVENTS
The NJCAA and the NJCAA Men's & Women's Basketball Coaches Associations are now accepting bids from anyone who is interested in hosting a June Scholastic Recruiting Event in the summer of 2020.
The dates open to host events in for 2020 are:
Bid Timeline:
Sept. 16 - Bid specifications published, submissions portal opens
Oct. 1 - Bid Intentions Due
Oct. 31 - Bid Responses Due
Nov. 15 - Committee Deliberations/Recommendations
Dec. 16 - Hosts/Sites Announced
Feb. 28 - Safety & Security/Emergency Management Plans
Legislation:
Summer practice/playing limits: NJCAA off-season practice and competition regulations will not be enforced the following dates:
Any practice held during the allowable summertime period is regulated by the institutional policy of each member. Students must have been enrolled full time in the previous spring semester, currently enrolled in the summer semester, enrolled full time in the upcoming fall semester, and/or have a current letter of intent for the upcoming academic year and have physical on file. Individual and/or team participation is allowable ONLY at NCAA/NJCAA certified events as listed on the NCAA/NJCAA websites. Land transportation may be provided by member institution to NCAA/NJCAA certified events only.
Read more: NJCAA passes new basketball legislation
JUNE EVENT APPLICATION FORMS:
Online Application Form
PDF Application Form
Fax to: 719.590.7324
Bid Process/Host Criteria:
NJCAA Scholastic Recruitment Criteria
Bid Process
Other Attachments:
Team Application Form
Individual Application Form
If you have any questions, please contact the following:
For event application and bid submissions:
Kim Whitestone, NJCAA Chief Events, Sports, Governance, and Membership Officer
kwhitestone@njcaa.org | Phone: 719.590.9788 | Fax: 719.590.7324
For event policies and procedures:
Thom McDonald, Executive Director of NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association
njcaambbcoaches@gmail.com
Phone: 515.460.8080 | Fax: 866.587.0121
The dates open to host events in for 2020 are:
- June 19-21
- June 26-28
Bid Timeline:
Sept. 16 - Bid specifications published, submissions portal opens
Oct. 1 - Bid Intentions Due
Oct. 31 - Bid Responses Due
Nov. 15 - Committee Deliberations/Recommendations
Dec. 16 - Hosts/Sites Announced
Feb. 28 - Safety & Security/Emergency Management Plans
Legislation:
Summer practice/playing limits: NJCAA off-season practice and competition regulations will not be enforced the following dates:
- June 14-June 29, 2020
- June 13-June 28, 2021
Any practice held during the allowable summertime period is regulated by the institutional policy of each member. Students must have been enrolled full time in the previous spring semester, currently enrolled in the summer semester, enrolled full time in the upcoming fall semester, and/or have a current letter of intent for the upcoming academic year and have physical on file. Individual and/or team participation is allowable ONLY at NCAA/NJCAA certified events as listed on the NCAA/NJCAA websites. Land transportation may be provided by member institution to NCAA/NJCAA certified events only.
Read more: NJCAA passes new basketball legislation
JUNE EVENT APPLICATION FORMS:
Online Application Form
PDF Application Form
Fax to: 719.590.7324
Bid Process/Host Criteria:
NJCAA Scholastic Recruitment Criteria
Bid Process
Other Attachments:
Team Application Form
Individual Application Form
If you have any questions, please contact the following:
For event application and bid submissions:
Kim Whitestone, NJCAA Chief Events, Sports, Governance, and Membership Officer
kwhitestone@njcaa.org | Phone: 719.590.9788 | Fax: 719.590.7324
For event policies and procedures:
Thom McDonald, Executive Director of NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association
njcaambbcoaches@gmail.com
Phone: 515.460.8080 | Fax: 866.587.0121
Services Provided by the NJCAA Coaches Association:
- Sponsor NJCAA All-Star game, featuring 24 players and 3 coaches. Provide housing, apparel package and meals.
- Provide Hall of Fame rings.
- Provide Coach and Player of the year awards.
- Fill a seat on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC)
- Provide a voice to the NJCAA Board of Directors and national office on issues pertaining to the student-athletes and coaches.
- Provide a coach for USA Basketball trials.
- Assist with All-American selections.
- Newsletters.
- Host international travel teams.
- Operate website at www.jcbca.com.
- Communication with other organizations to for the benefit of better basketball.