Starting an HCASC Club
Dr. Vivian L. Hobbs, the Florida A&M University coach, has the winningest record in HCASC, with 6 national championships to her credit. When we asked how she did it, her answer was: "I started an HCASC Club at FAMU."
Intrigued? It's easier to accomplish than you might think and once it is established it grows on its own! The following is a basic outline of the steps and considerations involved. If you are serious about starting an HCASC Club, be sure to sign up for the Starting an HCASC Club Webinar.
Club Essentials
- Membership is open to all -- past players, new players and other students who don't play but serve other essential roles
- Weekly sessions are held from the start of school until the end of the spring term
- If the club is properly registered on campus, it can seek funding from SGA or Student Activities
- The HCASC Club is student-driven but staff-facilitated
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Types of Club Activities
- Weekly practice and drill sessions
- Pizza Nights and other social experiences
- Group viewing of TV shows, movies and documentaries
- Member research reports
- Rotating members through all game official roles
- HCASC.com Online Game contest
- Club trips to the library
- Board Game Night
- Field Trips
- Special games during campus events
- Internet Scavenger Hunt
- Question writing session
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Promoting HCASC Club Membership
- Look for members where you look for players
- Invite strong players from the campus tournament and Power Search quizzes
- Encourage potential members to come “try it out”
- Use the club members as recruiters
- Ask faculty for student recommendations
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Maintaining Club Member Interest
- Pace & rotate activities throughout the year
- Attend a Pre-NCT Tournament
- Scrimmage with other nearby HBCUs
- Have members help plan club meetings
- Plan regular social activities
- Hands on the buzzer time for all members
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