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2013-14 BASKETBALL PROGRAM

A LETTER FROM THE COACHGreetings from Crown College! Let me start off by thanking you for taking the time to explore Crown College as a possible destination to continue your academic and athletic pursuits. Crown is a place where you will be challenged to grow as a student, an athlete, and most importantly, a man of God. Our basketball program seeks to mirror the college in putting service to Christ first. My top priority is to see you graduate from college as a mature, well-prepared, Christian leader. Basketball is a tool to accomplish that goal and you will learn lessons on the court that simply can’t be taught in a classroom.

At Crown, we have created a family environment that will be both demanding and extremely rewarding. We focus on responsibility, accountability, sacrifice, and playing for the man next to you – all while giving the glory to God. By focusing on these characteristics, we have created a program that is competitive in the UMAC and, in time, the Midwest region.

We’re looking for student-athletes that are dedicated, humble, hard-working, and have a heart for Christ AND basketball. My pledge is that if you commit to growing as a student, athlete, and Christian at Crown College, you will come away a man that is prepared to make an impact in whatever field you choose to enter. Please feel free to contact me any time with questions about our program.

Best of luck in your college search and God bless.

CROWN ATHLETICS• Proud members of the NCAA Division III

• 12 Varsity Sports: Basketball (M/W), Baseball, Cross Country (M/W), Football, Golf (M/W), Soccer (M/W), Softball (W), Volleyball (W)

• Student-athletes comprise over 30% of the student body

NCAA IIIThe emphasis of the NCAA III is on the holistic development of the student-athlete with the understanding that degree completion – not athletic success – should be the primary focus of the student-athlete. With over 400 member institutions, some of the most competitive athletics in the nation can be found at NCAA III contests.

Since Crown College also strives to provide for the holistic development of its students spiritually, academically, socially, and physically, our membership in the NCAA III is a perfect fit.

UMAC

Crown College, St. Bonifacius, MNNorthland College, Ashland, WISt. Scholastica, Duluth, MNMinnesota Morris, Morris, MN

Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MNBethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MNUniversity of Northwestern, St. Paul, MNNorth Central University, Minneapolis, MN

LUKE HERBERTHEAD COACHherbertl@crown.edu 952-446-4146office•701-388-8048cell

Coach Luke Herbert is in his fourth season at the helm of the Crown men’s basketball program. CoachHerbert is a2007graduateofMinnesotaState University – Moorhead where he earned an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and later a master’s degree in Public, Health, and Human Service Administration. He served as an assistant at both MSU-Moorhead and NCAA Division III Covenant College before coming to Crown in July 2010.

HEAD COACH

INDER SINGHASSISTANT COACHsinghi@crown.edu952-446-4107office224-715-1592cell

TAYLOR JONES ASSISTANT COACHjonest@crown.edu952-446-4107office

Coach Singh is a 2012 graduate of Crown College with a degree in physical education and a minor in coaching. Inder has been the team’s top assistant for the last three years and serves as the program’s recruiting coordinator. Singh played three seasons for the Storm, including one season for Coach Herbert and brings a unique and valuable perspective to the coaching staff.

Coach Jones graduated from Crown in 2013 with a physical education degree after a spectacular four year career. Jones graduates holding 12 career records and will bring his knowledge to the Crown sideline this season. Jones will specialize in player development, working with players at all positions.

ASSISTANT COACHES

“a family environment that will be both demanding and extremely rewarding”

BRYCE WILLIAMSGUARD • SOPHOMORE • MOUNDSVIEW, MN

ROLAND OWCZAREK CAPTAIN • JUNIOR • WATERTOWN, MN

“Playing basketball at Crown has shown me that we are family on and off the court. Win together

and lose together, we still are one.”

“Crown Basketball offers the opportunity for student athletes to not only grow as a team of brothers, but also to share in each others spiritual lives and to grow in Christ with one another.”

JAMES BROWNGUARD • FRESHMAN • SPOKANE, WA

“The best thing about basketball at Crown, and what helped draw me here, is the coaching staff and their love for the players. Everyone is family, and they are always there for you.”

A team that plays and sacrifices for the man next to him, not for himself.

2014-2015 Men’s Basketball ScheduleUMAC conference games are bolded

November 14 Bemidji State Bemidji, MN

November 15 Macalester Home

November 18 Augsburg Home

November 21 Wartburg Tournament Waverly, IA

November 22 Wartburg Tournament Waverly, IA

November 25 Hamline Home

November 28 Nebraska Wesleyan Tourney Lincoln, NE

November 29 Nebraska Wesleyan Tourney Lincoln, NE

December 13 Carleton Home

December 31 Concordia-Moorhead Moorhead, MN

January 5 St. Mary’s Home

January 10 Minnesota Morris Morris, MN

January 16 Martin Luther New Ulm, MN

January 17 Bethany Lutheran Mankato, MN

January 23 St. Scholastica Home

January 24 Northland Home

January 30 Northwestern Home

January 31 North Central Home

February 3 Minnesota Morris Home

February 6 Northland Ashland, WI

February 7 St. Scholastica Duluth, MN

February 13 Bethany Lutheran Home

February 14 Martin Luther Home

February 20 North Central Minneaplis, MN

February 21 Northwestern St. Paul, MN

February 25 UMAC Semifinals

February 28 UMAC Championship

BY: DENNIS AND DESIREE KUIK, PARENTS OF STUDENT ATHLETE, MATT KUIK.

We’ve seen how Coach Herbert not only invests in Matt as a basketball player, but also as a young man who is first a student then an athlete. Matt has grown more confident and more discerning. He has grown more independent, but yet more dependent upon his relationship with Christ. What a joy as parents to see our son begin to fully understand what it means to really desire and depend upon Christ for everything.

We’ve clearly seen these past 2 ½ years that Crown was clearly the best choice for Matt. His professors challenge him, his coaches push him to give more than he thought he could and he has met people from diverse backgrounds that have helped him look at the world differently. WOW are we thankful!

The opportunities are endless for a child to find their place at Crown. Crown College will provide your child with a family environment that feels safe and nurturing, yet your child will be challenged to be a critical thinker, hone the necessary skills to equip them to serve and to lead where God desires them to be.

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VISIT OPPORTUNITIES

PREVIEW DATESJanuary 17 February 17 (President’s Day)March 28 • April 4 • May 23

OVERNIGHT VISIT EVENTSFriday/Saturday, February 7-8 (Includes Basketball Game and NEXT Conference)

Biblical and Theological Studies, B.A.Biology, B.S.Business Administration, B.S.Child and Family Ministry, B.S.Communication, B.A.Concentration in Advertising/ Graphic DesignConcentration in Digital Arts Concentration in Dramatic ArtsConcentration in Relational

CommunicationCommunication Arts and LIterature Education, B.S. Criminal/Social Justice, B.A.Discipleship Ministries, B.S.Elementary Education, B.S.English, B.A.English as a Second Language (ESL) Education, B.A.

General Studies, B.S.History, B.A.Intercultural Studies, B.A.Liberal Arts, B.A.Management, B.S.Music, B.A.Music and Worship Arts, B.A. Music Education, B.M.E.Nursing, B.S.N.Pastoral Leadership, B.A.Physical Education, B.S.Psychology, B.A.Science Education, B.S.Social Entrepreneurship, B.A. Social Studies Education, B.S.Sport Management, B.S.TESOL, B.A.Urban Studies B.S.Youth and Family, B.S.

OVER 30 ACCREDITED MAJORS TO CHOOSE FROM

TO REGISTER OR GET MORE DETAILS ON CROWN VISITS, GO TO:

WWW.CROWN.EDU/CAMPUS/VISITYOU CAN ALSO SET UP AN INDIVIDUAL VISIT ANY TIME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

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