Recap Of Last Year's Event


The highly acclaimed Detroit Titans coaches clinic is back for the third straight year as the UDM men's basketball program will host this year's event on Saturday, Sept. 25. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., with the clinic starting promptly at 8:30 a.m.

The event is once again open to both male and female coaches at all levels (middle school, high school, AAU, college etc.) and will be held on campus at Calihan Hall.

Another great line-up of presenters will be on hand for those in attendance as the clinic is a great way for coaches at all levels to expand their knowledge of basketball with the help of some of today's best and brightest coaches. The day will include on the court demonstrations, featuring collegiate players, and teachings by Titan head coach Ray McCallum, ESPN Analyst and former Division I head coach Fran Fraschilla, current Detroit Pistons head coach John Kuester and assistant coach Pat Sullivan, Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Kelvin Sampson and Miami University (Ohio) head coach Charlie Coles.

Each speaker will focus on a certain aspect of the game as they discuss topics such as skill development, motion offense, special situations and building team identity.

The cost is $25 per coach during the early registration period, with the cost moving to $35 to register on the day of the clinic. For programs wishing to bring their entire staff, a special $50 rate per staff will be given for early registration with a charge of $75 on clinic day.

To pre-register, please send name(s), phone number(s), and school/team affiliations to stacey.barns@udmercy.edu or for more information, contact the Titan basketball office at (313) 993-1731. All payments should be made out to: UDM Athletics - Men's Basketball; 4001 W. McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221 (Make checks payable to UDM Athletics). Early registration ends on Friday, September 24.

Topics To Be Covered:
Motion Offense - Charlie Coles
Skill Development & Offensive & Defensive Drills - Fran Fraschilla
Quick Hitters & Special Situations - John Kuester
Building Team Toughness With Defensive Drills, Offensive Sets - Kelvin Sampson
Building Secondary Offense - Pat Sullivan
Building Team Identity - Ray McCallum