Closing:
In closing, I again just want to thank you for taking a few minutes to look at some of my ideas. I was lucky enough to have the chance to play at a great program that was based on teaching and learning the game. I can’t even begin to describe how much basketball I learned throughout my five years at Northern State University, and I think that the most important lesson I ever learned was that as a student of the game of basketball and as a student in the game of life, you never stop learning. I hope you were able to pull out maybe just a couple of ideas that will help your game or help you to teach the game. I really think that the point guard position is a tough position to play and coach, but if you can maximize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses in the six main areas described throughout this guidebook, you will indeed be a huge asset for your team and its success.
Contact Information:
If you ever have any questions about anything, feel free to contact me at:
Steve Smiley
Phone: (303) 263-3955 Email: stevesmiley0522@yahoo.com
Address: 8552 Ingalls Circle Arvada, CO 80003
In addition, you can contact Coach Meyer or Wolves Basketball in general at:
Phone: (605) 626-2230 or (605) 626-7730
Email: meyerd@northern.edu
Follow NSU Basketball online at www.northern.edu/athletics
About the Author:
Steve Smiley: Steve just finished his senior season at Northern in the spring (2004). Steve was a starter since his sophomore season, eventually starting 89 consecutive games for the Wolves. During his career, Steve led not only NSU but also the entire league in assists for three consecutive seasons. Steve finished second all-time at NSU in career assists with 537, and was only the second player in school history to surpass the 500-assist mark. Steve was the starting point guard for NSU teams that won the conference title during his sophomore and junior seasons. As a senior, the Wolves posted a final record of 24-7, and won the conference tournament for the first time. Steve was named not only to the All-Tournament Team, but was also named as the NSIC Tournament MVP. Steve won the NSIC Defensive Player of the Year award as well.