NBC-APU's Coaching Staff: February 2008

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Daniel Pearson

Daniel Pearson started his employment with NBC two summers ago as a junior coach. He impressed the NBC-RMC staff with his passion for basketball and ability to teach campers despite being the same age as several PAC 10 guys. He came back last year as a full fledged coach and was a true asset to the NBC experience in Billings, MT. Daniel will graduate from Billings Central this May and is considering a college career in Helena, MT. He will join the Carroll Saints' roster this upcoming fall. Dan states, "NBC is a combination of two wonderful things in my life, basketball and faith. On the basketball side, NBC stresses discipline, fundamentals and outworking the person next to you at all times, all values that hav

e helped get me where I am at today. Even more important than basketball is the faith aspect in which coaches attempt to lead youth to Christ through basketball. NBC stresses morals, community and doing what is right always, more values that have led to where I am today. NBC has made an everlasting impact on my life and I am forever grateful for the opportunities it has provided." Dan led his team to the Class A Divisional Championship with a career-high 31 points and sunk 14 of 15 free-throws. Dan has an amazing personality and is a person to learn much from. NBC-APU is excited to welcome him to the staff for his first Alaskan summer!

Jennifer Wellman - Certified Athletic Trainer

Jennifer has been with NBC Camps for over five years, first as a camper, then a coach, and now as an athletic trainer. She graduated from the University of Montana-Missoula with a bachelors in Athletic Training and a Masters in Sport Psychology. She is currently the athletic trainer at a local high school in Missoula. Jennifer has a passion to see kids grow in their ability of the game of basketball and in life. Blisters, bandaids, tape, coughdrops, even crutches she has it all. Jennifer states, “NBC camps provide a positive environment where individuals are pushed to give their all, both on the basketball court and in the game of life. The opportunity to work with kids, while they are learning about basketball and their Savior while having fun, is a great and exciting adventure. I feel privileged to be a part of the NBC experience.” The entire staff feels entirely blessed to have Jenn taking care of them. Thanks, Jenn!

Timothy Beauregard

Tim has an AA in Small Business Management, Business Administration, Social Skills and Science, and General Studies. He is currently working on a BA in Entrepreneurship from CSU Fresno State. Tim has been the assistant coach for the Lady Sunbirds Basketball program at Fresno Pacific University. He has worked with NBC as a coach, master teacher, and assistant site director. Tim can be found at NBC Alaska, and at NBC Montana as a master teacher."The best way to spell words like trust and love is T-I-M-E, and to me there is no better teacher of this than the game of basketball. Basketball teaches our youth such things as leadership, teamwork, effort, and dedication, which make the sport bigger than a sport—it makes it an outline for success. NBC brings people together and gives us, coaches, a great layout for working with young athletes and using basketball to build confidence both on and off the court. NBC has given me the opportunity to grow in ways I had never thought possible. Each summer only serves to increase my passion for teaching, learning, and basketball as a whole."

David Foster

David Foster is currently attending Augustana College in South Dakota where he studies exercise science. As a starting sophomore for the Division II Men's Basketball program, David has pursued a passion for the game of basketball. David has attended NBC Camps as a camper, a coach, and now is a master teacher at the Alaska and Montana sites. “NBC has given me an opportunity to not only teach my passion for basketball, but use it as a tool to teach kids life lessons. I love what the campers bring to the table, and I feed off their energy.” David is from Big Timber, Montana.

Rachel Hansen

Rachel Hansen is a biology major at MSU-Billings, where she is currently playing for the Yellowjackets Women's Basketball program. She has been involved with NBC Camps for seven years. She has attended camp, been a member of the NBC Varsity Academy program, and coached for 3 years. Rachel is a master teacher for NBC at the Alaska and Montana sites. Rachel looks to finish at MSUB and pursue physical therapy or a masters in teaching. Rachel looks forward to the summer with NBC, "I love the atmosphere, the other staff members and the energy the campers bring. I also love the life lessons the NBC teaches their campers." Rachel is from Lolo, Montana.

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