- Dates
- Nov 10 - Nov 11, 2011
- Venue
- USS Carl Vinson
ABOUT THE GAME
The inaugural Carrier Classic will be the first-ever NCAA basketball game to be played aboard an active aircraft carrier. Michigan State and North Carolina will tipoff shortly after 4 pm on Veteran’s Day in honor and support of our Veterans and troops. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN with a concert being played shortly after the conclusion of the game.
ABOUT THE CLINIC
The inaugural Carrier Classic World Coaches Clinic will take place Nov. 10 & 11, 2011, in San Diego. The clinic will be held in conjunction with the Carrier Classic and a portion of the clinic will take place aboard the aircraft carrier in the temporary arena where the game will be played. Clinicians are currently being confirmed and will include coaches from the NBA, college, high school, and international ranks. The clinicians will have expertise in a wide number of areas, including but not limited to shooting, man offense and defense, zone offense and defense, out-of-bounds plays, motivation, and mental toughness.
TENTATIVE CLINIC SCHEDULE
Thursday
Check-in 6-8pm
Clinic Session 8-10pm
Coaches’ Social 10pm
Friday
Clinic Session 8:30am-12:30pm
Lunch 12:30-2pm
Inaugural Carrier Classic Game 4pm
TICKETS TO THE GAME
All coaches who attend the coaching clinic will be entered into a lottery to win tickets to attend the Carrier Classic game. Four hundred coaches’ clinic lottery tickets will be distributed. Coaches who win tickets will be notified during the clinic.
COACHES HELPING VETERANS
Proceeds from the clinic will go to support our veterans and troops. These brave men and women fought and continue to fight for our protection and freedom so that we are lucky enough to coach and play the game we all love.
HOTELS & TRANSPORTATION
Discounted group rates at a variety of hotels will be available for all coaches who attend the clinic and transportation will be provided to and from the aircraft carrier. Additional hotel and transportation details will follow.
CONTACT
This web site will be updated with additional details about the clinic, presenting clinicians, hotel, transportation, and game throughout the summer. For all other inquiries, please contact Drew Moser – drewm@sdhoc.com