This page contains the minutes from the 2003-2003 basketball board meetings.

06/09/02 - Attendees: Jeff Albers, Clem Brooks, Jon Decker, Jim Eckler, Mike Hegarty, Mike Johnson

Reviewed the following items regarding the WCOA 3-crew camp scheduled for next weekend: clinicians, current campers registered, members to contact about attending camp, classroom topics, filming and review of films, court schedules, ensure that all funds received are used for basketball activities, classification of campers, schedule of games for Sunday.  

Formed 26 volunteers into committees :  The board formed committees and each non-voting chair person will contact the members of his committee to notify them of their position. All committees will consist of 5 voting members and a non-voting chairperson. The committees will be posted to the web site once each member has been contacted.

President Clem Brooks discussed several topics from the FHSAA: Associations will have a mandatory number of meetings and training sessions, starting with the football season. Qualifications for being eligible for state level contests were discussed.

09/16/02 - Attendees: Clem Brooks, Jon Decker, Jim Eckler, Mike Hegarty, Mike Johnson, Matt Geer, Nolan Padgett

Reviewed the following items regarding the WCOA Change in school location for Rules clinic from Chamberlain to Freedom.  Discussed the edict by the FHSAA for 6 members meetings and two training sessions. Requirements for attending a state field clinic. Attendance committee to be formed with Jim Eckler as chairperson, to select an attendance officer.  Reviewed all FHSAA schools in Hillsborough County now using 3-crew for all boys games. Discussed each committee's responsibilities. Discussed all training sessions as recommended by the FHSAA. The board will review the existing ratings with the committees at the end of October. Jon Decker discussed the availability forms to be distributed to the membership.

Discussed committee's results :  Assignments, with Mike Hegarty as the chairperson and John Adjeumobi as the spokesperson. Discussed recommendations from the committee to be discussed before the membership. Expounded on adjusting specific member ratings up or down at the committee's suggestion.  Reviewed a spread sheet with the breakdown of each category of game assignments and the committee's recommendation on how the officials should be assigned,  and to send quality officials to Pasco County.

Ratings, with Mike Johnson as the chairperson and Danny Vasquez as the spokesperson. Discussed the new revised evaluation form to be used by the WCOA, one part for the association and the second to the official.. Mentioned two non-participant officials to evaluate for pay, Jamie Alu and Richard Calhoun. Proposed 23 varsity officials to be named as evaluators; requires a minimum of one game evaluated per week. Danny will explain the form and it's intent at the Wednesday meeting.

Recommendations, with Jeff Albers as the chairperson did not report due to his absence; Grievance, with Jim Eckler as the chairperson, has not met yet as two members are unavailable and the season has not begun.

Vice President Nolan Padgett reviewed the topics for the agenda on Wednesday. Attendance, mandatory meetings, training, FHSAA requirements, committees, web site, middle school ball, high school schedules and dates, availability and new officials.

10/16/02 - Attendees: Jeff Albers, Jon Decker, Jim Eckler, Mike Hegarty, Mike Johnson, Matt Geer, Nolan Padgett

Reviewed the following items regarding the WCOA

1. Identified the LOA members for this year
2. Voted 4-0 to immediately suspend any members who is a no-show for a game without any prior notification until the board can meet to discuss this problem with the member.
3. Grievance Committee board member representative, Jim Eckler, presented the committee recommendation regarding the member identified as case 001. The board accepted the fine but voted to revive the additional penalty, passing 4-0 Jim also presented the committee's intent to meet  30 minutes before each scheduled basketball members meeting.
4. Evaluations Committee board member representative, Mike Johnson, presented the list of 23 members identified as evaluators this year, plus Jamie Alu and Rich Calhoun as independent contractors. He reviewed the members present at the two training sessions. He also outlined the content of the  evaluator training session to be held at a future date.
5. Assignments Committee board member representative, Mike Hegarty, reviewed the committee's duties in regard to the first game assignments and when they will be assessed. The committee has the raw data on each member and may tune that information according to their findings.
6. Recommendations Committee board member representative, Jeff Albers, reviewed the committee's first meeting and the committee selected Alan reed as chairman. The categories that the committee will use to for this purpose are:     
   • Number of games last year
   • Test scores
   • Years in association
   • Prior crews
   • Previous evaluation
   • WCOA rank
   • FHSAA rank

   They will review their recommendations with the board and have them available as to state crew makeup for the FHSAA by the middle of January. They will meet again on 10/15/02.

7. The board moved several members up and down in the ratings chart, identified by the WCOA rake 5 - 1 ratings. The promotions will be announced by Jeff Albers at the next members meeting. Any demotion will be addressed on an individual basis by Vice-President Nolan Padgett.
8. The board adjusted the games ratings to reflect the changes in members rankings accordingly.

10/23/02 - Attendees:  Jon Decker, Jim Eckler, Mike Hegarty, Mike Johnson (Thom Powers by invitation)

Reviewed the following items regarding the WCOA

1. Discussed the latest information provided by the Grievance committee and voted 3-0, by quorum, to accept it as presented, after serious discussion
2. Discussed and approved a trial method of attendance recording by the use of coded cards provided by Louis Sullivan
3. Discussed extending an invitation for specified members to meet with the board to review violations of WCOA basketball policies and will follow up at next scheduled meeting.
4. Reviewed the concerns by members over their 1 - 5 rating within the WCOA. As this rating is established by vote of the board, those members would need to present their case to the board as none of the committees have this item as part of their charter.

10/30/02 - Attendees:  Jon Decker, Jim Eckler, Mike Hegarty, Mike Johnson, Jeff Albers, Matt Geer, Clem Brooks

Reviewed the following items regarding the WCOA

1. Discussed the assigning of non-WCOA games by members, and how it should be addressed regarding the primary responsibility of members to dedicate time to the WCOA responsibilities, rather than local or non-WCOA supported schools. This will have a comment to the membership at the next meeting.
2. Discussed and approved the purchasing of US flags at a reduced price from a company referred by Matt Geer, to have them available at the next meeting.
3. Discussed the letter to those members being moved down and Jeff Albers volunteered to draft the letter for the board's approval.
4. Those members being moved up will be announced at the next meeting by Jeff Albers, in order to provide recognition to those members.
5. The board will invite members who have a issue recorded with the WCOA by coaches under the WCOA jurisdiction, to meet with the board to discuss this situation.
6. Any members who have a concern about their rating, 1 - 5, will be requested to meet with the board rather than any committee this year. 
7. Mike Hegarty discussed some of the actions taken by his committee regarding the game schedule to be distributed at the next meeting.

11/06/02 - Attendees:  Jon Decker, Jim Eckler, Mike Hegarty, Mike Johnson, Nolan Padgett, Matt Geer, Clem Brooks

Reviewed the following items regarding the WCOA

1. Discussed the letters to members who had received a prior letter regarding their need to improve in several factors of officiating, and the current letters advised them that they were to be reduced one grade in rating.
2. Discussed new letters sent to members of the WCOA advising them that there were certain factors that should be improved if they are to maintain their current rating within the WCOA
3. Jeff Albers will announce the promotions of officials to their new rank at the 11/13 meeting and the new ranking list will be distributed
4. The first booking, which has been reviewed twice by the assignments committee, will be handed out at the 11/13 meeting.
5. The board reemphasized requiring members who have a issue recorded with the WCOA by coaches under the WCOA jurisdiction, to meet with the board to discuss this situation, immediately after the incident, even if it is at the end of the season. This will ensure that all issues receive prompt attention, rather than waiting until a new season, if this occurs at the end of a season.
6. Mike Johnson requested 15 minutes to discuss pre-games in front of the membership, inviting several senior members to offer opinions.
7. It was suggested by Nolan Padgett that all new members be given a welcome package, contents to be decided at a later meeting, and approved unanimously by the board members.
8. Elections for the new year will be discussed at the meeting tonight, with nominations to be made on the 12/18/02 meeting, the nominees to speak at 01/08/03 meeting, and absentee ballots will be distributed at that meeting and the election to be held on 01/22/03, with all ballots counted at this time.
9. Nominees for the various WCOA awards for 2001-2002 were nominated, voted on and approved for : Rookie of the year, Booking Commissioner award, Most Improved and Newcomer award.
10. As the membership suggested, voted and approved the wearing of the US Flag patches on the left sleeve this year, the patches will be offered to the members tonight at $1.00 per patch, with a limit of 4.    

11/13/02 - Attendees:  Jon Decker, Jim Eckler, Jeff Albers, Mike Johnson, Nolan Padgett, Matt Geer, Clem Brooks

Reviewed the following items regarding the WCOA

1. Discussed the actual responsibility of the Grievance committee, their roles and actions after the board conducts the first interview; first meeting is the Basketball board, then appeal to the Grievance committee, then the final appeal is to the Executive Board. Nolan will present to the membership.
2. Very brief discussion on the test, as not to occupy extensive meeting time.
3. Any new member joining the WCOA from out of state needs to have their information made available to the FHSAA, Carrie Hardee, in order to receive credit.
4. Jeff Albers will mention the demotions and announce the promotions to the next level.
5. Mike Johnson will do a mini-presentation of various 3-crew mechanics, court coverage and movement, with areas of responsibility.
6. The new ratings list as well as the qualifications for 1-5 ratings will be handed out after the genera; meeting.
7. It was suggested by Nolan Padgett that all new members be given a welcome package, contents to be decided at a later meeting, and approved unanimously by the board members.
8. Nolan will mention the election process again, with nominations to be made on the 12/18/02 meeting, the nominees to speak at 01/08/03 meeting, and absentee ballots will be distributed at that meeting and the election to be held on 01/22/03, with all ballots counted at this time.
9. Jon Decker has persuaded all boys basketball to use 3-crews wit the exception of Westgate.
10. Thom Powers will be requested to provide an update of the voucher schools, and Nolan will discuss this policy with the membership.
11. Nolan will mention the wearing of the flag and when it will be effective.
12. The board discussed the responsibility of the membership to the WCOA as a primary organization and members will be required to change their availability if their availability if they accept other assignments or have other events take away their available time.
13. Jon Decker will discuss the JV rules, with the running clock, as well as the school day and non-school day procedures.
14. Jon Decker will mention the 4 high school that currently play at middle school locations.
15. Matt Geer will discuss bookings, cancellations and attention to details.
16. Mike Johnson will follow the meeting with his training session of the new evaluators.
17. The board will meet with a member at the conclusion of the meeting to discuss a situation from last year.

12/02/02 - Attendees:  Jon Decker, Jim Eckler, Jeff Albers, Mike Johnson, Mike Hegarty, Nolan Padgett, Matt Geer, Clem Brooks

Reviewed the following items regarding the WCOA

1. Reviewed the election plans for this year and Nolan will again remind the membership of the dates, requirements and the procedures. Nolan will mention the election process again, with nominations to be made on the 12/18/02 meeting, the nominees to speak at 01/08/03 meeting, and absentee ballots will be distributed at that meeting and the election to be held on 01/22/03, with all ballots counted at this time.
2. Brief discussion on the roles and responsibilities of the various committees and how they are working out
3. Any new member joining the WCOA needs to have a mentor or members from the new members committee providing guidance through the year in order to retain these members.
4. The remainder of the meeting was spent on balancing the game assignments for the holiday tournaments in order to provide all 5 and 4 rated officials with a final or semi-final, while working around their availabilities
5. The coaches for the holiday tournaments has requested that the WCOA top officials be assigned to the critical matchups and the final games.
6. The computer will assign all other preliminary games and the total booking will be turned over to the assignments committee for review and approval.
7. The second booking has been reviewed by the assignments committee and the basketball board, to be distributed at the 12/04 meeting.

12/06/02 - Attendees:  Jon Decker, Jim Eckler, Jeff Albers, Mike Johnson, Mike Hegarty, Nolan Padgett, Matt Geer, Clem Brooks

Reviewed the following items regarding the WCOA

1. Reviewed the election plans for this year and Nolan will again remind the membership of the dates, requirements and the procedures. Nolan will mention the election process again, with nominations to be made on the 12/18/02 meeting, the nominees to speak at 01/08/03 meeting, and absentee ballots will be distributed at that meeting and the election to be held on 01/22/03, with all ballots counted at this time.
2. Brief discussion on the roles and responsibilities of the various committees and how they are working out
3. Any new member joining the WCOA needs to have a mentor or members from the new members committee providing guidance through the year in order to retain these members.
4. The remainder of the meeting was spent on balancing the game assignments for the holiday tournaments in order to provide all 5 and 4 rated officials with a final or semi-final, while working around their availabilities
5. The coaches for the holiday tournaments has requested that the WCOA top officials be assigned to the critical matchups and the final games.
6. The computer will assign all other preliminary games and the total booking will be turned over to the

12/18/02 - Attendees:  Jon Decker, Jim Eckler, Jeff Albers, Mike Johnson, Mike Hegarty, Nolan Padgett, Clem Brooks

Reviewed the following items regarding the WCOA

1. Reviewed the election plans for this year and Nolan will again remind the membership of the dates, requirements and the procedures. Nolan will begin the election process and turn it over to Ron Balseiro. The nominees are scheduled to speak at 01/08/03 meeting, with the absentee ballots distributed at that meeting, or by phone contact to Ron Balseiro as the election will be held on 01/22/03, with all ballots counted at this time.
2. Nolan briefly discussed the awards and how they would be presented
3. The board met with member Scott King
4. The board met with member Robbie Barrios
5. The board met with member Jack Brown
6. The board was scheduled to meet with member Willie Larry, who was not present

1/08/03 - Attendees:  Jon Decker, Jeff Albers, Mike Crosslin, Mike Hegarty, Clem Brooks

Reviewed the following items regarding the WCOA

1. Discussed the agenda for the evening, and since Nolan Padgett and Jim Eckler could not attend, Jeff Albers volunteered to chair the membership meeting.
2. The board discussed the Recommendation Committee, perhaps setting up minimum policies (game counts, meeting attendance, etc.)
3. The board met with member Cedric Washington
4. The board met with member Tim Curtis
5. The board met with member Carl Davis
6. The board met with member Herb Grigg
7. The board met with member Tony Ruffin
8. The recommendations for the play off crews will be postponed until the next meeting due to additional requirements from the FHSAA.
9. The board discussed meeting around Jan. 22-29 to review District bookings

01/22/03 - Attendees:  Jon Decker, Jeff Albers, Mike Crosslin, Mike Hegarty, Clem Brooks, Nolan Padgett, Jim Eckler

Reviewed the following items regarding the WCOA

1. Discussed the agenda for the evening, as to how the agenda should be presented, as well as conducting the election while normal business is being conducted.
2. Jon Decker will address the unacceptable number of "no-shows", as well as the number of members arriving late to games.
3. Mike Crosslin will elaborate on training for two crew coverage, as to the division of responsibility for primaries and secondary. Topics will include 3-point shots, flexes, off ball responsibilities and rotation.
4. Jeff Albers will have committee chairman, Alan Reed, present the play-off crew recommendations, and outline the methodology for selecting the various members.
5. Clem Brooks will present an article from the NASO LOAN publication on "Don't Take It Personally"
6. Mike Hegarty will provide brief comments on this schedule for booking.
7. Nolan Padgett will open and close the meeting, with editorial comments as necessary.
8. The elections committee will present the results of the election immediately after the ballots are tallied.
9. Thom Powers will provide the tax foems as well as voucher checks.
10. Jon Decker will have the bookings distributed and will handle any inquires.

02/05/03 - Attendees:  Jon Decker, Mike Crosslin, Mike Hegarty,  Nolan Padgett, Jim Eckler

Reviewed the following items regarding the WCOA

1. Discussed the agenda for the evening, as to who would speak and when, as well as the topics to be covered.  Nolan would turn the facilitator duties over to Jim Eckler due to a prior appointment.
2. Mike Hegarty will discuss the impact of the Assignments committee on scheduling and number of games, along with the impact individual schedules, as well as thanks to the committee.
3. Mike Crosslin will elaborate on additional training procedural details and discuss the evaluations received, as well as what the board and committees will do with the evaluations this year. Mike will read an article from a professional basketball official with several pertinent comments.
4. Jim Eckler will open and close the meeting, mentioning with WCOA compliments received from the Leto coach after the holiday tournament.
5. Jon Decker will elaborate on the last booking, as to the number of games and the reduced number of JV contests this booking. He will mention the game sites for the districts and the possibility of hospitality rooms, as well as the intention of the WCOA to provide something for crews coming in from outside our boundaries. Also mentioned was the summer camp over the Father's day weekend. Jon stated that all members would need internet access to obtain the schedules for next year due to going to an outside firm to produce the schedule.
6. Thom Powers will discuss the final pay period and how hewill handle the payments for games booked after this session.
7. The WCOA Basketball board met with the following members:
8. Tim Meister - brief discussion on schedules
9. Russ Elefterion - Performance this year and the possibility of additional opportunities 
10. Alan Weatherspoon - Additional opportunities.
11. The board meeting concluded with a statement that the board would thoroughly document all activities, relating to letters to members, with specifics mentioned in detail. Any promotions or demotions will contain board member comments and justifications