Coaching clinic
The Gold Crown Foundation will host the 5th annual Comcast Basketball Coaching Clinic on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7, at the Gold Crown Field House in Lakewood. The clinic will feature University of Memphis coach John Calipari and University of Nevada coach Mark Fox and coaching legend Jerry Tarkanian. Cost is $75 for the two-day clinic. To register, go to www.goldcrownfoundation.com or call 303-773-1442.
Connell wraps up coaching career
After 32 seasons, Jim Connell will coach his final football game for Arvada Midget Football at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 21 at Long Lakes Regional Park. The Arvada Tasmanian Devils are encouraging former players of Coach Connell to attend his final game. Some of the past teams Connell coached include Red Barons (1974-79), Wolf Pack (1980-82), Cobras (1983-86), Junkyard Dawgs (1987-89), Kodiak Bears (1995-99) and several other softball and baseball teams. For more information on how Coach Connell will be honored, call Heidi Pallotto-Wallis at 303-887-6286.
Bumps and Bruises Clinic up and running
Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center has started its fourth annual Bumps and Bruises Clinic, a free injury clinic for high school athletes from the metro area. From 8 to 10 a.m. every Saturday through Nov. 4, athletes can come to the Golden clinic at 660 Golden Ridge Road to be seen by an orthopedic surgeon and an athletic trainer. Services are free and include X-rays if needed. Athletes will be evaluated and given guidance on what they should do next. For more information, go to www.panoramaortho.com or call 720-497-6678.
Coach opening
Arvada West High School is hiring for a head junior varsity/assistant varsity boys’ basketball coach for the 2006-07 season. Those interested can contact Jodi Reinhard at 303-982-1272.