John Quattrocchi has spent much of his life coaching basketball, but he always thought he might want to do something else in the sports world. His something else has arrived as the head of SUNY Adirondacks athletics department.

Quattrocchi, 62, started this fall as the schools athletic director. He replaced Darla Belevich, who retired from the position at the end of the last academic year after serving as AD for 11 years.

Quattrocchi, a member of the University at Albany Athletic Hall of Fame, is best known for his 20-year stint as mens basketball coach at Skidmore College. After that, he became the area director of National Scouting Report Upstate New York Region. But he moved away from that and was excited over the prospect of the AD job at SUNY Adirondack.

Ive been in tune with the school, Quattrocchi said. I was born and raised in Fort Edward, was around when the campus started in 61. I thought this is a wonderful opportunity for me at this stage in my life ... to energize and work with a whole new group of professionals. I really find that invigorating. Its a new thing for me. And I guess I missed being around student-athletes and watching them.

Quattrocchi wants to do his part, but one external part that may help him and the athletic department is the 400-bed dorm being built that should be ready by the fall of 2013.

There will be 400 people who want to have an outlet, and I want sports to be one for them, Quattrocchi said.

What I would like to see is all our athletic teams be competitive and to mentor coaches. Not tell them how to coach theyre certainly all very capable professionals. But how I think they can increase their recruiting base and work on retention of athletes. And thats a challenge within a budget. And let me say Darla did a wonderful job with limited resources.

Quattrocchi envisions the number of sports staying the same at the school, but noted he is trying to improve things that dont cost money, like the staff helping each other out even more than it does presently. He is also encouraging fundraising.

Quattrocchi said the administration has been very supportive so far and that he is looking forward to trying to enhance the visibility of SUNY Adirondacks athletic program. At some point, he would like to try to bring the finals of an NJCAA Division III tournament here.

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FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Men and women in uniform are increasingly relying on commercial life insurance as a supplement to the low-cost group coverage they receive as part of their government benefits package.

The First Command Financial Behaviors Index reveals that 63 percent of middle-class military families (senior NCOs and commissioned officers in pay grades E-6 and above with household incomes of at least $50,000) own term life insurance, up 14 points from August 2011. In addition, 48 percent of families own some form of permanent life insurance coverage, up 6 points from last year.

The growing popularity of commercial life insurance among our men and women in uniform is an important reminder that these families live in the shadow of war and recognize the risk of an untimely death, said Scott Spiker, CEO of First Command. While middle-class military families appreciate the significant value of the life insurance coverage available through the federal government, they understand that extra coverage may be needed to build a risk management program that more thoroughly addresses their financial future. The increasing interest in commercial life products may also reflect fears about pending military budget cuts and a proposed overhaul of the military retirement system, which have been fueling worries among active-duty service members about the future of their careers in the armed forces.

Active-duty personnel are eligible for up to $400,000 in Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance, commonly known as SGLI. They may add optional spousal coverage of up to $100,000 and dependent coverage of up to $10,000. After leaving the service military personnel may convert SGLI to Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI); however, premiums may be higher and are based on the age of the insured. So many military families, if they are insurable, opt for supplemental commercial policies in order to increase their overall coverage now and provide longer-term protection (either in addition to or as a supplement for VGLI) for their post-military lives.

The most popular form of permanent life insurance coverage among the military is whole life insurance, according to the survey. These products are owned by 39 percent of survey respondents, up 8 points from last year.

Permanent life insurance is growing in popularity among middle-class military families. The Index survey reveals that 28 percent of respondents who don't own a permanent life policy say they are likely to consider purchasing it for themselves or someone in their household.

Interest in commercial life insurance coverage is considerably more constrained among members of the general population. The Index reveals that 45 percent of civilian respondents with similar incomes report owning term life insurance, up 6 points from last year. And 36 percent of general population families report ownership of a permanent life insurance product, which is statistically unchanged from last year. Among those who dont own a permanent life policy, just 18 percent say they are likely to consider purchasing it for themselves or someone in their household.

First Command surveyed consumers on their life insurance coverage as part of its September observance of Life Insurance Awareness Month, which was created by the LIFE Foundation in response to growing concern about the large number of Americans who lack adequate life insurance protection. According to the industry research group LIMRA, 30 percent of U.S. households have no life insurance coverage.

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Today, weekends in the city means visiting shopping centres, eating out or visiting theme parks.

Malaysia is now among the top 20 trading nations. According to the Programme for International Student Assessment, (Pisa) our children's reading, mathematics and science skills are ranked 55th, 57th and 52nd against those of other countries but we cannot make light of what we have also lost.

Between 1966 and 1972, I lived in a remote area in Besut, Terengganu, when my father was posted to Sekolah Kebangsaan Darau as a headmaster. Father rented a one-room wooden house. There was no television or electricity but for all I can remember, life was absolutely exciting.

We children would have good fun in our backyard, a small piece of land covered with lallang which belonged to our neighbour.

In front of our house, there was another small piece of land that belonged to another neighbour, filled with thick grass for the cows to graze.

We would pass our time watching the cows graze, giving them water in a bucket if the weather was hot. Accompanied by our neighbour's children, we would spend most our time roaming and running back and forth between the backyard and the front of our house.

How different it is today. Now, most families in the Klang Valley, including mine, have to restrict children from going outside alone for safety reasons.

It is sad to see children today struggling to find a place to play. A child needs to play as a restless child will have shortcomings.

In a way, children today have a less safe and spontaneous social life. Hence, we see stressed teenagers, teenagers running away from home and other juvenile-related issues.

In the 1960s, we walked everywhere. Walking to school was fun as we did it with friends under the rubber trees. Then after school, we walked in another direction for religious classes.

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Former Collingwood footballer Gavin Crosisca was addicted to drugs during his 25-year career. Picture: Ian Currie Source: Herald Sun

EXCLUSIVE: COLLINGWOOD 1990 premiership star Gavin Crosisca has confessed he is an addict who used illicit drugs throughout his 25-year playing and coaching career.

Crosisca says he led a double life kept secret from his teammates, his wife and his three children.

Crosisca was addicted to alcohol, cannabis and amphetamines (speed).

He lost his house, his business, his coaching career and, for a time, his family.

Love drove me to find Gavin help

"It's cost myself and my family enormously - emotionally, spiritually, materially, mentally, it cost us everything, especially my wife," he said.

"It ended up completely devastating my family and my life as I knew it.

"I regret hurting my wife and family the way I have.

"My addiction was triggered when I had my first drink (of alcohol) as a 15-year-old."

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CoachArt, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing arts and recreational activity coaching to children and adolescents with chronic and life-threatening illnesses, will honor Google/YouTube Global Head of Content Partnerships Robert Kyncl with the Champion Award at its eighth annual "Gala of Champions" at the Beverly Hilton on October 18. The event will bring together CoachArt families, members of the community and business leaders to recognize Kyncl's cultural contributions and philanthropic efforts, as well as the outstanding contributions of CoachArt volunteers and supporters.

"Thanks to Robert, audiences around the globe have access to a world of entertainment media at their fingertips. Refreshingly, his dedication to these causes also shows the importance he places on the art of improving lives," said Thyonne Gordon, Executive Director of CoachArt. "We are thrilled to honor Robert for his outstanding contributions to the community." In his current role, Kyncl leads a global media platform where online creators can push the boundaries of traditional entertainment and audiences can take charge of their own programming. Moreover, Robert is also a CoachArt supporter and recently participated in the Camp CoachArt activity clinic.

"I am honored and humbled by CoachArt's recognition," said Kyncl. "I take great pride in being able to help others there are very few things as gratifying as the smiles of appreciation received in return."

Over the past decade CoachArt has been connecting chronically ill children and their siblings with qualified volunteer mentors for free weekly lessons in arts and athletics, providing affected families with "permission to play." To date, CoachArt has served more than 2,500 children and manages more than 800 volunteers and program partners annually in the Greater Los Angeles, Orange County and San Francisco Bay areas.

Last year more than 600 guests attended the Gala of Champions, helping raise over $750,000 towards continued support of CoachArt programming. This year's event will bring together friends both new and old to help continue this tradition of excellence.

Several levels of sponsorship opportunities are still available for the Gala of Champions and the "Champions Lounge" After Party. For additional information regarding sponsorship opportunities or tickets for the Gala of Champions, go to http://www.galaofchampions.org/ or contact Carolyn Mason at cmason@grandaffair.net.

About Robert KynclRobert Kyncl is Google's Global Head of Content Partnerships. Robert's focus is to build out Google's presence in the entertainment world. He oversees content partnerships across the movie studios, record labels, sports leagues, broadcasters, cable networks, talent agencies and new media companies. Prior to joining Google Robert was Vice President of Content Acquisitions at Netflix, where he spearheaded the company's content acquisition for streaming TV shows and movies over the Internet.

In addition to his professional contributions, Robert and his family support the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, St. Vincent's Meals on Wheels program and The Door, a New York-based youth organization. Kyncl also serves on the Media Council for the Paley Center.

About CoachArt CoachArt's mission is to improve the quality of life for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses and their siblings by providing free lessons in the arts and athletics. CoachArt matches volunteer mentors with its students to provide lessons based on the child's preferred activity.

For the past ten years CoachArt has served more than 2,500 children, and in 2011 CoachArt managed more than 15,000 donated volunteer hours by 665 volunteers and more than 78 program partners. To find out how to become involved with CoachArt as a volunteer mentor or to take part in the activities, please visit http://www.CoachArt.org or call 213-736-2850.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/l8fpm7/the_completely) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "The Completely Revised Handbook of Coaching. A Developmental Approach" to their offering.

When the first edition of The Handbook of Coaching was published in 1999 it was an innovative resource that offered a compendium of basic information about the then burgeoning field of adult coaching. Written for experienced and aspiring coaches, as well as for executives and human resource professionals interested in this expansive profession, this thoroughly revised and updated edition describes the essential underpinnings of successful coaching and includes a comprehensive, annotated list of books, articles, and other resources. The second edition also contains chapters that focus on how coaches can facilitate transformative change. This new edition also incorporates new advances in and research on coaching and adult development pulling together data that is available online and new information that cannot be found anywhere else.

Key Topics Covered:

Part One: An Introduction to Coaching

1 The Evolution of Coaching

2 The Future of Coaching

Part Two: Self as Coach

3 Self as Coach: An Introduction

4 Building Capacity as a Coach

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South Carolina State University Associate Head Coach Murray Garvin doesnt see himself as just a coach in the game of basketball, but as a motivator making a difference in the game of life.

Garvin, a 14-year coaching veteran, is in his second season with the Bulldog mens basketball program and is passionate about not only coaching but improving the people around him. He recently had the chance to share some of his life experiences and the importance of making an impact to a group of local teachers and administrators at Mellichamp Elementary School.

I just wanted to share with them my experiences in the game of life on and off the court about what we are giving to our youth these days, he said. Every day when I went to school growing up there was someone that made an impact on my life.

Garvin, a native of Pikeville, Kentucky, was raised in a single-parent home without his father, but despite adversity he went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education degree from Eastern Kentucky and is now doing the one thing he loves in lifecoaching and mentoring young men.

There was always a role model in my life growing up, whether it was a teacher, pastor, or coach it was someone there to guide me in the right direction, Garvin said. I learned how to be a man from them, stated Garvin. It was important to model their behavior because I wanted to be just like them. So I ask you as young educators what are you putting into your students?

Before arriving at South Carolina State University he had the chance to participate in the NCAA-Black Coaches and Administrators Achieving Coaching Excellence (ACE) Program. Garvin was one of 12 Mens basketball coaches selected nationwide to participate in a four-day event in Indianapolis, IN. Participants received training and education in the areas of leadership, communication, campus relations, media, community involvement and program management.

Its critical that they (male teachers) know that these young boys are modeling everything they do, down to the way they walk, talk and dress. Coaching is not a job its my passion and every day you step in that classroom you should be pouring something in those kids that they will take with them for the rest of their life.

He went on to say, I leave you with this, you should know you are teaching the next Barack Obama, Steve Jobs and Michael Jordan. These kids can be whatever they want in life but it starts with you, the teacher.

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Luke Power will move straight into a full-time coaching position with Greater Western Sydney, having announced his retirement after a decorated 302-game AFL career.

Power spent 14 season with Brisbane - and was a member of their 2001-03 triple premiership-winning outfits - before joining GWS for their debut season in 2012.

The 32-year-old midfielder played 20 games for the Giants this year, while sharing the captaincy duties with Callan Ward and Phil Davis and acting as an assistant coach.

That assistant coaching role will now become a fulltime one in 2013.

"A year ago when I retired from the Brisbane Lions I probably wasn't equipped to go into a role in coaching or in football," said Power.

"Under the tutelage of a lot of people this year I've learned a lot about the game, a lot about myself and about teaching young players.

"I'm looking forward to getting into the next stage of my life."

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Luke Power will move straight into a full-time coaching position with Greater Western Sydney, having announced his retirement after a decorated 302-game AFL career.

Power spent 14 season with Brisbane - and was a member of their 2001-03 triple premiership-winning outfits - before joining GWS for their debut season in 2012.

The 32-year-old midfielder played 20 games for the Giants this year, while sharing the captaincy duties with Callan Ward and Phil Davis and acting as an assistant coach.

That assistant coaching role will now become a fulltime one in 2013.

"A year ago when I retired from the Brisbane Lions I probably wasn't equipped to go into a role in coaching or in football," said Power.

"Under the tutelage of a lot of people this year I've learned a lot about the game, a lot about myself and about teaching young players.

"I'm looking forward to getting into the next stage of my life."

Do you want to walk out in front of 90,000 people at a packed MCG and toss the coin at the 2012 AFL Grand Final?

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STA mentor Salvacion grateful to be back on field

September 17, 2012 6:25 PM

Two of Dave Salvacion's biggest loves in life are coaching soccer and officiating lacrosse. It takes something serious for him to leave the field in the middle of a game.

Having a stroke qualifies.

The symptoms surfaced during a girls lacrosse game he was working on May 14 in Portsmouth between the Clippers and Bishop Guertin.

"It happened at halftime," Salvacion said. "Everything was tilted sideways. I told my partner something was wrong. I started the second half. I tried to follow the ball, but everything just went sideways."

And his world was about to be turned upside down.

"I called time-out," he said, "and I promptly threw up at the scorer's table. That's basically the last thing I remember other than waking up the following Saturday after my surgeries and getting my last rites. That's how close I was."

According to Salvacion, a blood clot had formed near his heart and traveled to his brain, damaging the part of the brain that controls balance.

"I didn't suspect I was having a stroke," he said. "They said I was lucky it didn't go into my lungs. That would have stopped me dead in my tracks and there would have been no chance."

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