A message from the NABC Executive Director Jim Haney
We are very appreciative of the efforts of the NABC Ministry Team. Each year coaches write me expressing their deep appreciation that the NABC cares about the well-being of coaches including their spiritual growth. At a time where there is so much pressure for coaches to win at any cost, it is so very important to have one’s character and decisions rooted in faith that God will bless the work of our hands and grant us favor with all who cross our path.
Basketball Coaches Chaplain
Donnell Jones
A Washington, DC native, Donnell has a heart for God and God’s heart for people. During his collegiate years, he was inspired to follow Jesus as Lord and challenged to develop godly character.
Since graduating from American University, he has served and ministered to collegiate and professional athletes and planted churches in Philadelphia, PA & Washington, DC.
Currently Donnell serves as Senior Pastor of Grace Covenant Church in DC, character coach for the University of Maryland Men’s Basketball Team and Football Team & chaplain for the NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches).
He and his wife, Marianne, have a son Jonathan and daughter-in-law Jessica, four daughters; Moriah, Gabriella, Serena, Micaiah, and a granddaughter Zoe.
PLAYMAKERS
Our Mission
The Gathering is a welcoming place for coaches’ wives attending the National Association of Basketball Coaches’ Convention at The Final Four to connect with women who share their common experience, use their resources to help others, and be encouraged, inspired and challenged by hope found in Jesus Christ.
https://www.thegathering4coacheswives.com/
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-2yyhBlnw0/?igshid=1huqgam21uhzh
We encourage you to read your Bible everyday. The Bible is your playbook to victory sign up to receive a winning reading strategy.
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Our Mission
The Gathering is a welcoming place for coaches’ wives attending the National Association of Basketball Coaches’ Convention at The Final Four to connect with women who share their common experience, use their resources to help others, and be encouraged, inspired and challenged by hope found in Jesus Christ.
https://www.thegathering4coacheswives.com/
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-2yyhBlnw0/?igshid=1huqgam21uhzh
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We encourage you to read your Bible everyday. The Bible is your playbook to victory sign up to receive a winning reading strategy.
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- + Marriage & Family
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- + Legends of the Hardwood
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Legends of the Hardwood 2019 from IPG Media on Vimeo.
John Lotz "Barnabas" Award
Recipients- 2003: Homer Drew, Valparaiso
- 2004: John Wooden, UCLA
- 2005: Dale Clayton, Carson-Newman
- 2006: Steve Alford, Iowa
- 2007: Dale Layer, Colorado State
- 2008: Willis Wilson, Rice
- 2009: Ritchie McKay, Virginia
- 2010: Gary Waters, Cleveland State
- 2011: Billy Kennedy, Texas A&M
- 2012: Don Meyer, Northern State
- 2013: Tom Crean, Indiana
- 2014: Bob Hoffman, Mercer
- 2015: Jayson Gee, Longwood University
- 2016: Ed Schilling, UCLA
- 2017: Gregg Nibert, Presbyterian College
- 2018: Hubert Davis, North Carolina
- 2019: Scott Drew
Ronald Blue Trust
Athletes In Action
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes
