Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Qoute of the day 4/29
There is nothing in this world that can't be accomplished through hard work and with the help of God. Don't be afraid to talk to God. After all, He is out Father. - Johnny Unitas, Former NFL QB.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Quote for the day 4/27
A winner is someone who recognizes his God given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skiils, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals. - Larry Bird
Thursday, April 23, 2009
COC: FHU men's basketball receives NAIA Champions of Character Award
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and Champions of Character founding partner Buffalo Funds recently presented Buffalo Funds Five Star Awards for each of the NAIA's 23 championship sports. Freed-Hardeman University received the award for Division I Men's Basketball.
The award honors teams committed to the Champions of Character program's five core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership and sportsmanship. The NAIA's flagship character initiative is designed to instill an understanding of character values in sport and provide student-athletes and coaches the training to help them know and do the right things, inside and outside the sports setting. Champions of Character is dedicated to the principle that character is a choice and that being a champion is about reaching your potential and making good decisions consistently in daily life.
"The Champions of Character program is the flagship program of the NAIA so it is truly an honor to have our men's basketball team receive this award," said Mike McCutchen, Freed-Hardeman University's Athletic Director. "Their commitment to hard work and team play has been evident throughout the season. We want to congratulate our players and coaches for their success on and off the court."
By recognizing outstanding student-athletes and coaches who set the standard with their approach in and out of competition, the NAIA furthers its mission to advance character-driven intercollegiate athletics.
The award honors teams committed to the Champions of Character program's five core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership and sportsmanship. The NAIA's flagship character initiative is designed to instill an understanding of character values in sport and provide student-athletes and coaches the training to help them know and do the right things, inside and outside the sports setting. Champions of Character is dedicated to the principle that character is a choice and that being a champion is about reaching your potential and making good decisions consistently in daily life.
"The Champions of Character program is the flagship program of the NAIA so it is truly an honor to have our men's basketball team receive this award," said Mike McCutchen, Freed-Hardeman University's Athletic Director. "Their commitment to hard work and team play has been evident throughout the season. We want to congratulate our players and coaches for their success on and off the court."
By recognizing outstanding student-athletes and coaches who set the standard with their approach in and out of competition, the NAIA furthers its mission to advance character-driven intercollegiate athletics.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Lions ink Kentucky's Hazard
HENDERSON, Tenn. - The Freed-Hardeman Lions continued to expand their incoming class with the signing of Tony Hazard of Paducah, Ky., last week.
Hazard, a 6-foot-4 guard/forward, played his final two years of high school basketball at Paducah Tilghman HS under Coach Brad Stieg. As a senior, he averaged 13.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game on his way to being named all-district and district tournament MVP. He was also selected to the Paducah Sun All-Region squad.
In his two years at Paducah Tilghman, he helped lead the team to a combined 50 wins and an appearance in the state quarterfinals in 2008 while scoring 638 career points.
"Tony is a tremendous athlete with the ability to score inside and out," said FHU head coach Jason Shelton. "His length, quickness, and anticipation allow him to make plays defensively. He comes from a great program at Paducah Tilghman and his work with Coach Stieg has prepared him to play at our level."
Hazard joins Jonathan Milewski (Memphis, Tenn./Evangelical Christian), Michael Young (Franklin, Tenn./Franklin HS), James Haddix (Franklin, Tenn./Franklin HS), and Kyle Teichmann (Brentwood, Tenn./Brentwood HS) in the Lions' 2009-10 recruiting class.
Tony is the son of Colbey Moore.
Hazard, a 6-foot-4 guard/forward, played his final two years of high school basketball at Paducah Tilghman HS under Coach Brad Stieg. As a senior, he averaged 13.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game on his way to being named all-district and district tournament MVP. He was also selected to the Paducah Sun All-Region squad.
In his two years at Paducah Tilghman, he helped lead the team to a combined 50 wins and an appearance in the state quarterfinals in 2008 while scoring 638 career points.
"Tony is a tremendous athlete with the ability to score inside and out," said FHU head coach Jason Shelton. "His length, quickness, and anticipation allow him to make plays defensively. He comes from a great program at Paducah Tilghman and his work with Coach Stieg has prepared him to play at our level."
Hazard joins Jonathan Milewski (Memphis, Tenn./Evangelical Christian), Michael Young (Franklin, Tenn./Franklin HS), James Haddix (Franklin, Tenn./Franklin HS), and Kyle Teichmann (Brentwood, Tenn./Brentwood HS) in the Lions' 2009-10 recruiting class.
Tony is the son of Colbey Moore.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Lions add Brentwood's Teichmann to 2009-10 class
HENDERSON, Tenn. - The Freed-Hardeman Lions' recruiting class for the upcoming season keeps getting bigger and better. Last week, the Lions brought in their fourth player with the signing of Kyle Teichmann of Brentwood, Tenn.
Teichmann, a 6-foot-6 forward, prepped at Brentwood HS under Coach Dennis King where he completed his senior season with averages of 22 points and 13 rebounds per game. While at Brentwood, Teichmann (TIESH-man) was a three-time all-district and all-district tournament selection and a two-time all-region selection. He was named the district tournament MVP during his senior season. His 1,456 career points ranks second in school history.
"Kyle comes from a great high school program. Coach King does an excellent job of teaching the game," said FHU head coach Jason Shelton. "Kyle's versatility will allow him to play multiple positions for us. He's a skilled passer with good touch from behind the arc and can play with his back to the basket."
Teichmann also excelled in the classroom. He will graduate 38th in his class of 372 with a 4.23 GPA.
He joins Jonathan Milewski (Memphis, Tenn./Evangelical Christian), Michael Young (Franklin, Tenn./Franklin HS) and James Haddix (Franklin, Tenn./Franklin HS) in the Lions' 2009-10 recruiting class.
Kyle is the son of Jack and Caren Teichmann.
Teichmann, a 6-foot-6 forward, prepped at Brentwood HS under Coach Dennis King where he completed his senior season with averages of 22 points and 13 rebounds per game. While at Brentwood, Teichmann (TIESH-man) was a three-time all-district and all-district tournament selection and a two-time all-region selection. He was named the district tournament MVP during his senior season. His 1,456 career points ranks second in school history.
"Kyle comes from a great high school program. Coach King does an excellent job of teaching the game," said FHU head coach Jason Shelton. "Kyle's versatility will allow him to play multiple positions for us. He's a skilled passer with good touch from behind the arc and can play with his back to the basket."
Teichmann also excelled in the classroom. He will graduate 38th in his class of 372 with a 4.23 GPA.
He joins Jonathan Milewski (Memphis, Tenn./Evangelical Christian), Michael Young (Franklin, Tenn./Franklin HS) and James Haddix (Franklin, Tenn./Franklin HS) in the Lions' 2009-10 recruiting class.
Kyle is the son of Jack and Caren Teichmann.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Quote of the day 4/20
Every day is a new opportunity; you can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is. With a new game every day. - Bob Feller, former Major League Pitcher
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Lion basketball signs Franklin duo
HENDERSON, Tenn. - The Freed-Hardeman Lion basketball picked up two new additions to its 2009-10 recruiting class with the signings of James Haddix and Michael Young of Franklin, Tenn.
The duo played together for four years for Coach Jay Johnson at Franklin HS, and also played AAU together on the Franklin Rage.
"Coach Johnson has continued to build on the tradition of Franklin High School basketball," said FHU head coach Jason Shelton. "They have a true program where players improve on and off the floor."
Haddix, a 6-foot-9 center, has seen his game develop tremendously over the last 12 months. As a senior, he averaged 13 points, seven rebounds, and two assists per game while behind named to the all-district and all-region teams.
"James is coming into his own as a player," Shelton said. "His size, strength, and athleticism will allow him to contribute as a freshman. He has a great desire to improve his individual skills within our team concept."
Young, a 6-foot-1 guard, started for the Rebels for three seasons. He completed his senior season with averages of 14 points, four rebounds, and four assists per game. He was named the District 11-AAA Player of the Year and was selected to the all-district, all-district tournament, all-region, and all-region tournament teams. Young was also named all-district and all-district tournament as a junior, and was a three-time all-region and all-region tournament player.
"Michael is a winner. He has a high basketball IQ and is an intense competitor," said Shelton. "He has physical toughness and good basketball skills but his mental toughness allows him to compete at a high level."
Haddix and Young join Jonathan Milewski (Evangelical Christian/Memphis, Tenn.) in the Lions' recruiting class.
"Both James and Michael come from very supportive families," Shelton said. "We're excited about having them in ours."
James is the son of Paul and Kathy Haddix; Michael is the son of Walter and Ginger Young.
The duo played together for four years for Coach Jay Johnson at Franklin HS, and also played AAU together on the Franklin Rage.
"Coach Johnson has continued to build on the tradition of Franklin High School basketball," said FHU head coach Jason Shelton. "They have a true program where players improve on and off the floor."
Haddix, a 6-foot-9 center, has seen his game develop tremendously over the last 12 months. As a senior, he averaged 13 points, seven rebounds, and two assists per game while behind named to the all-district and all-region teams.
"James is coming into his own as a player," Shelton said. "His size, strength, and athleticism will allow him to contribute as a freshman. He has a great desire to improve his individual skills within our team concept."
Young, a 6-foot-1 guard, started for the Rebels for three seasons. He completed his senior season with averages of 14 points, four rebounds, and four assists per game. He was named the District 11-AAA Player of the Year and was selected to the all-district, all-district tournament, all-region, and all-region tournament teams. Young was also named all-district and all-district tournament as a junior, and was a three-time all-region and all-region tournament player.
"Michael is a winner. He has a high basketball IQ and is an intense competitor," said Shelton. "He has physical toughness and good basketball skills but his mental toughness allows him to compete at a high level."
Haddix and Young join Jonathan Milewski (Evangelical Christian/Memphis, Tenn.) in the Lions' recruiting class.
"Both James and Michael come from very supportive families," Shelton said. "We're excited about having them in ours."
James is the son of Paul and Kathy Haddix; Michael is the son of Walter and Ginger Young.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Lions open recruiting class with ECS's Milewski
HENDERSON, Tenn. - Coming off of one of the best seasons in school history, the Freed-Hardeman Lion basketball team got off to a good start on its 2009-10 recruiting class with the signing of Jonathan Milewski of Bartlett, Tenn.
Milewski, a 6-foot guard, prepped at Evangelical Christian School under Coach Terry Tippett where he led the Eagles to the state semifinals in TSSAA Division II-AA in 2009. The senior averaged 16.7 points per game to go along with 2.2 assists and 2.1 steals per game. He finished the year shooting 43 percent from 3-point range and 89 percent from the free throw line.
While at ECS, Milewski was a two-time all-region and all-region tournament selection as well as being named region tournament MVP and all-state tournament in 2009. In 2008, he was selected to the Commercial Appeal "Best of the Preps" team for private schools in the Memphis metropolitan area and is expected to be a repeat selection later this year.
"Jonathan is a quality person and player," said FHU head coach Jason Shelton. "He has prepped under Coach Tippett, who has won multiple state championships. He's an above-average shooter that can put the ball on the floor. His ability to use screens and play in motion will be a great fit for our offense."
Jonathan is the son of Scott and Belisa Milewski.
Milewski, a 6-foot guard, prepped at Evangelical Christian School under Coach Terry Tippett where he led the Eagles to the state semifinals in TSSAA Division II-AA in 2009. The senior averaged 16.7 points per game to go along with 2.2 assists and 2.1 steals per game. He finished the year shooting 43 percent from 3-point range and 89 percent from the free throw line.
While at ECS, Milewski was a two-time all-region and all-region tournament selection as well as being named region tournament MVP and all-state tournament in 2009. In 2008, he was selected to the Commercial Appeal "Best of the Preps" team for private schools in the Memphis metropolitan area and is expected to be a repeat selection later this year.
"Jonathan is a quality person and player," said FHU head coach Jason Shelton. "He has prepped under Coach Tippett, who has won multiple state championships. He's an above-average shooter that can put the ball on the floor. His ability to use screens and play in motion will be a great fit for our offense."
Jonathan is the son of Scott and Belisa Milewski.
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