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Lawrence Central was treated to reminiscing from KU' Barry Hinson.  He was named Director of Men's Basketball Operations in May 2010. Prior to that appointment, he served two seasons at Kansas as the director of external relations for men's basketball.

Prior to coming to Kansas, Hinson was the head coach at Missouri State for nine seasons. While at Missouri State, Hinson guided the Bears to eight winning seasons, with four postseason NIT teams. He also had three of the 10 best RPI ratings ever to not make the NCAA Tournament, including being left out in 2006 with a 21 RPI.

Hinson was the last coach at Missouri State to coach the team when it was known as Southwest Missouri State before it became Missouri State. Hinson finished at MSU as the fourth winningest basketball coach in school history with a 169-117 record.

He's knows this will be a tough season for KU, but is looking forward to it as always. "It's like being with a team with the 800# Gorilla of the fans and the fieldhouse behind you.  It's an amazing feeling."

Lawrence Central Rotary, LiveWell Lawrence, Ride Lawrence and a host of others present a FREE community bike ride Saturday, July 16th 2011 to promote cycling as a part of a healthy lifestyle at the The Rotary Arboretum at Clinton Park (by the YSC Soccer fields)

Here's more info:

9AM to 11AM
Arrive early to register or download the registration forms below.

Three Rides to choose from (all using trails)

1. ONE MILE EASY LOOP
2. THREE MILE FAMILY RIDE (To the Clinton Lake overlook and back)
3. EIGHT MILE RIDE
(To Langston Hughes Elementary (SAG stop) and back with an extension option to head out to 1-70 and back for a total of about 12 miles with SAG stop.)

OTHER ACTIVITIES:

TRAINING WHEEL TAKEOFF
Experts help kids who are ready to take off their training wheels in a safe and fun environment
SAFETY ZONE
Safe Kids® will help facilitate bike-riding safety demonstrations and provide useful tips for riders and parents

Helmets are required to participate.

(there will be some available – so come out even if you do not own one)

To download the required release forms click the appropriate links below. Everyone participating in the event must have a release. (We will also have them on hand the day of the event.)

CLICK HERE for the Adult Release form
CLICK HERE for the Minor Release form (Parental consent required)

A hearty thanks to the following organizations for helping us put this event together:

• Live Well Lawrence
• Bev West Creative Services
• Lawrence Memorial Hospital
• Sunflower Outdoor & Bike
• Booster Print
• Econolodge Lawrence
• Safe Kids Douglas County
• The Community Mercantile
• Lawrence Athletic Club
• Eyecare Associates
• Lawrence Journal World
• The Merc
• Central National Bank
• Intrust Bank
• Lawrence Fire and Medical
• Red Dog's Dog Days
• Lawrence Area Recreational Riders Initiative (LARRI)
• Boy Scout Troop 52
• Lawrence, KS Bicycle Advisory Committee

This weekend! The Tour of Lawrence is a weekend of individual Pro-AM USA Cycling races,  children’s races/events & live music organized in partnership with Free State Racing and promoted and made possible by the Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau held July 1-3, 2011 in the city of Lawrence KS.

The Lawrence Central Rotary is sponsoring the Kids Play Zone Friday night's Sprints at 8th and Mass and Sunday for the Crit at 9th and Mass.

We were treated to a talk from Coach Gill who discussed his positive coaching philosophy and what values he imparts in his players and some wonderful stories from his years before coming to KU.  One great acronym he imparts on his players is "BELIEVE"

• B. Believe in each other
• E. Empower people by encouragement
• L. Learn and press on toward the Goal.
• I. Influence by being a positive role model.
• E. Expect great effort all the time
• V. Visualize Excellence
• E. Enjoy the college football experience

Here's a pic of Club President Carolyn Chinn-Lewis with Coach Gill.

Thanks Coach!