Women’s basketball is the most
fundamentally sound form of the game
John Wooden





Memorial Tribute for Todd Baugh, July 19 at Noon at Levo Gym, Kansas City, MO

A Memorial Tribute Celebrating the life and legacy of Todd Baugh will be held July 19 at Noon at Levo Gym in RIverside, Mo. All who were touched by Todd are encouraged to attend. The tribute will include family, friends, and of course, the kids that Todd had an impact on either in the classroom or on the court. The north floor of the Gym will be dedicated in name to Todd Baugh.

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2008 Team Excel Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Team Excel Benefit Golf Tournament Rescheduled for Monday, August 11, 2008 at the Duece at the National Golf Club in Parkville, Missouri.  Player check in begins at 10:00 a.m., chipping and putting contests beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Lunch provided followed by the shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. The tournament will be played in teams of four and a signup form is located below. Don’t have four? No worries! The Sign Up Form below will allow you to register for 1 to 4 players at a time. Individual entries are very much welcomed and will be placed on a four-man team!

Team Entry Fee: $500.00 ($125 per player) LIMITED to the FIRST 100 Players

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New Coaches Named to Lead Team Excel for the Remainder of 2008 Season

Team Excel has named two coaches to carry on the coaching responsibilities for the 2008 season.

First, Marvell Reid, who served as coach during the 2007 season, will continue to assist with the coaching responsibilities this season. Marvell is a graduate of Wichita State University where he was a student athlete in track and field. Marvell has coached both girls and boy competitive and recreational basketball for 5 years. This is his second season coaching with the Team Excel AAU Basketball Team. In addition to coaching and working with young people, Marvell’s interests inlcude balancing time with his family, his faith and his work. Marvell enjoys camping, fishing, personal fitness and, of course, competing. He and his wife Catherine have 2 children.

Carl Gerlach joins the coaching staff in his first year with Team Excel. Carl attended Kansas State University where he earned a degree in Business. He played basketball for the Wildcats for 4 years under Jack Hartman. Carl has been involved in coaching both girls and boys basketball for 15 years. Carl and his wife Jill have three children.