Son Brian, a longtime assistant, took over the top job at the junior college. UPDATED FOR 2023: Click to view our FULL LIST of coaching changes at EVERY LEVEL of college basketball. My retirement reached the top, so I have been actually donating my time for the last 20 years and she has been real understanding about that. Durden said he wanted no part of coaching after helping the Raiders reach the national tournament in 2003. . After 23 years at the Division I level, does he really want to return to junior college and have the same job title he had in 1997? . 100% of college coaches and programs are on the SportsRecruits platform. Collin County Community College . The 85-year-old coach announced the decision Saturday. Im blessed, Bess said. As time went on and the process started developing, I was thinking about it more, and the way the other things played out with the Division I jobs, all that stuff, the Good Lord was pointing me in this direction, Beane said. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); HoopDirt is your source for the latest college basketball coaching news, rumors, and job postings. Sports Cheerleading Baseball Bowling Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Cross Country Football Lacrosse Boys Soccer Girls Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track Volleyball Wrestling. We just had our worst loss of the season, Schweain said, and I remember Coach Bess saying, Some of you think you are tired. His replacement, Jamarcus Williams, also played at Three Rivers under Bess. Founded, monitored, and run by college coaches. If you know anything about Coach Bess, you know you play defense before you play offense.. Bess thought he had maybe five years left in his career. Pecher. Website by Schilling/Sellmeyer. Assistant Athletic Director/Equipment Manager. I thought he did a better job helping me than anybody Id ever had around me, said Bess, who has often credited his longevity to his sons help. Baseball. Mike Lavella. What an accomplishment . Hes the winningest coach in all of college basketball, recording 1,300 victories as Raiders head coach from 1971-2020. 3 Indian Hills, fall to No. The college built a basketball gym that opened during the 1982-83 season, a dozen years after Bess took over the program. Son Brian, a longtime assistant, took over the top job at the junior college. Most widely held works about Three Rivers Community College Gene Bess : college basketball's winningest coach by Nadine H Roberts ( Book ) Maps of Butler County & Poplar Bluff including Three Rivers Community College campus, Missouri : happy to help you find your way around! A Bernie alum, Beane played for the 1992 Three Rivers national championship team, scoring the go-ahead shot in the championship game. It was the third time this year the Greyhounds (17-6) downed the Eagles (14-12). Athletic Boosters Resources Sponsors Three Rivers Community Athletic Association . Bess became college basketballs all-time wins leader in 2001 when he surpassed North Carolinas Dean Smith and Richard Baldwin of Broome Community College and hes set a new record with every win since. Taking over the Raiders helm in 1971, Bess found immediate success. OFFICIAL SITE OF CROWDER COLLEGE ROUGHRIDERS. He is such an integral part of daily life at Three Rivers and Poplar Bluff and not just as a coach, he has been such a good person and such a good friend to me, that I hate to see him leave.. Brian Bess, Genes son and an assistant coach for the past 27 years, will take over the program, Payne confirmed, with former Three Rivers All-American Big Time Bryan Sherrer staying on as assistant coach. Sport: Coach Men's Basketball Bill Barton Nickname: School: State Fair . The 1979 team included assistant coach Roger Pattillo, Don Brown, Mark Guethle, Robert Kirby, Sylvester James, Marvin Moon McCrary, Dale Purnell, Milton Woodley, Pat Niemcyzk, Chuck Johnson, Dwayne Walker, Wes Murray and manager Rick Alsup. 574 New London Turnpike Norwich CT 06360-2497 (860) 215-9007 (860) 215-9917; Send Email; Visit Website; About Us. MOBERLY, Missouri -- The Three Rivers Raiders men's basketball team hoped to go into the Region XVI playoffs this week with some serious momentum -- and that it might include a big performance against nationally-ranked Moberly Area College. Children 615: $3 Games. The Radford High School boys basketball team has gone as far as juniors Gavin Cormany and Elijah Kelly could take them all season. [citation needed] Professional career [ edit] 1, got blown out in their regular-season finale. The official fan page of Three Rivers College Athletics. We had great team chemistry and no selfishness, McCrary said. Shes allowed me to keep coaching even though for the last 20 years, I havent made any money coaching. They lived in an old dorm in downtown Poplar Bluff and, because they didnt have a gym on campus, had to practice either at area high schools or at a state youth correctional facility. POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. Three Rivers College (MO) Top Stories Lady Raiders shake free of JeffCo Box Score February 18, 2023 Raiders defeat Tennessee Prep Box Score February 18, 2023 Gene Bess named finalist for Naismith Hall of Fame February 17, 2023 Whatever you call him, British big man a force for Raiders February 16, 2023 January 06, 2023 Baseball. In the 1960s, he would take an 8 mm strip of film to the Greyhound bus station after games, send it to St. Louis and get a viewable version back the next afternoon. The statue honors his 50 years of outstanding community service and his place in Raider history. He began his career at Three Rivers in 1969 as an assistant basketball coach. Seniors 55+: $4 We have four grandchildren and they are all really special, and of course my son, daughter and their spouses. Rolston, Russ If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, we can make that pursuit more affordable. Cochise blasts South Mountain CC 96-65 to finish undefeated at home in regular season. Peck, Jr. Shon In 2019, Beane took a job as an assistant at Northern Illinois, but head coach Mark Montgomery was fired in January after the team started 1-7. Three Rivers Community College - MO. . Soon, Brian was telling his father who was sucking wind and needed to be subbed out. "I voted (Avella's) Katie Dryer as the section player of the year and she is a good kid. 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Another Honor for the Legend The Winningest Coach in Basketball and Three Rivers College very own, Coach Gene Bess has been nominated as a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. After working every day for more than 60 years, Bess hopes to spend more time reading, hunting, fishing, working in his garden, and being involved with First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff, where Bess is a deacon. His 1,300th win came in what ended up being his final home game on a court named in his honor. I'm a : Parent Student-Athlete W, 77-60. . Bess coached future NBA players Latrell Sprewell and Marvin McCrary. According to the release from TRCC, the unveiling will be at 4 p.m. Its part of this years annual Alumni Reunion. Fitzsimmons, Danny College basketballs all-time wins leader has retired. His go-to answer was always that he wanted to continue as long as he felt like he was effective. More college basketball: . January 19, 2023 . We only had seven or eight guys who played, Bess said, noting injuries took a toll. Ten years later and just a couple years removed from playing college basketball on his dads team, Brian got the job as the new assistant coach. Three Rivers began hiring and assigning career coaches in October and now has 108 coaches in 51 countries throughout the state, including . Official page of the Lady Raiders Basketball team Three Rivers College Women's Basketball | Poplar Bluff MO Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach. In the national tournament, the Raiders beat Daytona Beach, Fla. (88-82), Sullivan, Ky. (102-99), Southern Idaho (76-74) and topped Butler County, Kan., 78-77 in the championship game. Mark Morris senior Mo Harris drives to the basket in the second quarter of the Monarchs' Regional playoff game against Othello, Friday, Feb. 24 at Ellensburg High School. Men's . Shes been super about this whole situation. 3200 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111 816.604.1000 mcc.athletics@mcckc.edu Community. We had some good candidates. Bess recalls coaching an all-star game when Brian was about 12 years old. The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Basketball team will close out its regular season Saturday, Feb. 18, in the universitys annual homecoming game. January 19, 2023 Women's Basketball. Pittsburgh center Gary McGhee (52) goes to the basket over South Florida's Augustus Gilchrist (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 2 . Sherman Forbes. It was a tough season for us. He also played one season with current head coach Brian Bess. Mon Feb 06. I think that is probably the most profitable thing a human being can do, is spend time in the Bible, Bess said. Kansas City Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Hillyard, Inc. Lake of the Ozarks Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Missouri Eagle, Springfield Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Great Southern Bank -- Sunday Round, Womens Sports Luncheon draws crowd of 500, Honorees set for Womens Sports Luncheon on March 1. Politte, Albert Doors will open at 10:30 p.m. on September 30. Kyle Lawson. (KFVS) - Three Rivers College will unveil its new statue of legendary coach Gene Bess on February 4. Youve really got to care for your players, Durden said when asked what he learned the most from Bess. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Two men were killed and three other people were injured in a second shooting outside gatherings to mourn loved ones in St. Paul this weekend. Hes always been around the game. Section III Class D semifinal at Onondaga Community College, Syracuse No. When Three Rivers finished second in the nation in 2010, people kept asking if he was going to ride off into the sunset if they won. 128 Garfield Ave. West Plains, MO 65775 (417) 255-7255, EO/AA/M/F/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Disclosures Make a Gift. Staff Directory; Facilities; . Legendary Three Rivers College basketball coach retires, Parents of volleyball player who lost both legs speak out in court, Current boil water orders/advisories in the Heartland, Complete KFVS12, Heartlands CW and Grit Schedules. Somehow my dad created an atmosphere that we were all in it together.. Family of 4: $14 I know he is a humble, humble, humble person, but he deserves everything, said Dominic Okon, a former player and assistant coach for the Raiders who is now the Director of Operations of Basketball at Wichita State University. Ive known a lot of wives down through the years where when the family was having financial difficulties, the coach ended up getting a job that made more money. Box Score | Video. Sechrest, Latrell [1][2] Bess coached NBA player Latrell Sprewell at Three Rivers. This place would be a really, really good thing in a lot of different ways.. Buerhle, Lowell Im kind of excited about not having to go to work and being able to do what I want to do, Bess continued. Latrell Sprewell starred at Three Rivers under Bess before going on to Alabama and the NBA. At least 42 former players for Bess have gone on to coach all over the country. Im excited. Bess was 1,300-416 in 50 seasons at Three Rivers 143 more victories than NCAA Division I leader Mike Krzyzewski of Duke. Colleges, Universities & Professional Schools Non Profit. That made it a 58-58 game, a point that proved significant just minutes later. All rights reserved. 480-461-7567. mikelavella@mesacc.edu. Children 5 & Under: Free It was a great group of guys who came from different backgrounds. Sports Hall of Fame The 79 national championship team practiced at the Sears Youth Center, played games at Poplar Bluff High School, slept in dorms downtown and traveled in station wagons. The 2022-23 American Rivers All-Conference Team as voted by the league's head coaches: Most Valuable Player. Blackwood, Nickardo The response (from the community) has been overwhelming, Beane said. Fax: 417-889-2761, MondaySaturday Nov 09. The bottom line is, I want to be here to make the players better.. February 27, 2023 Men's Basketball. Sat Feb 25. Rakes was an assistant coach at Colby Community College in Kansas for two seasons as he helped the Trojans reach the national tournament for the first time in program history. Three Rivers College to unveil Coach Gene Bess statue, Parents of volleyball player who lost both legs speak out in court, Current boil water orders/advisories in the Heartland, Complete KFVS12, Heartlands CW and Grit Schedules. Copyright 2020 KFVS. Three Rivers College Raiders Athletics | Poplar Bluff MO POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. I felt like I was just as effective, but I didnt have the energy level to do what I need to do to excel as a coach, Bess said. Stringer, Donnell Western Colorado Head Basketball Coach Schafer resigns, Karleskint resigns as Head Mens Basketball Coach at D2 Central Missouri, Semling out at D3 Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Assistant Mens Basketball Coach Crowleys Ridge College, Head Mens Basketball Coach University of Northwestern Ohio, Graduate Assistant Indiana Wesleyan University. But he returned to Three Rivers to be an assistant coach before taking the high school job. Kansas City Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Hillyard, Inc. Lake of the Ozarks Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Missouri Eagle, Springfield Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Great Southern Bank -- Sunday Round, Womens Sports Luncheon draws crowd of 500, Honorees set for Womens Sports Luncheon on March 1. Three Rivers Community College - MO. Connecting with Community Partners . In the semifinals, the Raiders rallied from a 21-point halftime deficit. As Bess aged, he dodged constant questions about how many years he had left. For example, among the first questions a Division I recruiter will ask is, does he go to class? 10:00 am4:00 pm, Sunday He tried several different treatments before ultimately having his knee replaced. January 03, 2023 Baseball. Bess teams havent experienced a losing season during his tenure. I hope to spend more time reading His word. Hes commuting from Sikeston while looking for a home in Poplar Bluff. FGCU finished with a 17-15 record, which included a 10-3 non-conference record and a 7-11 ASUN regular . POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. So many breaks fell the Raiders way that March. Kansas City Kansas Community College ----- Sep 10 # . If you need to fit school around work, we . All rights reserved. Copyright 2023 KAIT. rivers that flood regularly in canada. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The American Rivers Conference announced its All-Conference honors on Tuesday, Feb. 28 with Wartburg men's basketball earning four honorees. Coach Bess, a Missouri Sports Hall of Famer, built the Raiders basketball dynasty while teaching two classes a semester, and serving as the Three Rivers Athletic Director throughout his career. The St. Paul Police Department . While Three Rivers always has been a place that preached discipline, accountability and values. Ive been doing this for a long time and Im not tired. Coaches. Pujols, Steve Ive seen the good Lord do so many wonderful things in my life. He has won two national junior college basketball titles, in 1979 and 1992, and was the first college coach to reach 1,000 and 1,200 wins. The Three Rivers Endowment Trust is selling 4x8-inch and 8x8-inch customizable engraved bricks to help support scholarships for TRCC athletes. Anderson could have three, and Rivers two. Three Rivers Middle School has a tradition of excellence in curricular and co-curricular programs that will prepare you to meet new challenges. Peck-Love, Matt The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Basketball team will enter postseason play Tuesday, Feb. 28, when they host the NJCAA Region 16 Championship Tournament play-in game. Groups of 10+: $2/person, High School Golf Clinic presented by Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company. 205-391-2459: csanford@sheltonstate.edu: Men's Basketball. Director of Athletics. December 09, 2022 Women's Basketball. He can go to a game now and sit there for 10-15 minutes and tell you everything you need to know about that team, Bess said. Now the Raiders play in a multi-million dollar facility with apartment-style dorms on campus. He then spent three years as an assistant at Southeast Missouri State, two at Illinois State and four at Saint Louis before accepting his first head coaching job with Soldan International High School in August 2006. After one season, Beane returned to Illinois State as its top assistant coach, a position he also held from 2000-02, and stayed there until May 2012 when he became the top assistant at Southern Illinois for seven years. One of the first limbs of the Gene Bess Coaching Tree was Robert Kirby, who played for the 79 championship team and is currently an assistant at Georgetown University. (KFVS) - Legendary Three Rivers College basketball coach Gene Bess has retired. (KFVS) By Chris Hudgison. That was a motivator.. Bess was hired at Three Rivers in 1971. 3861 East Stan Musial Drive They scored a 109-103 double-overtime win in the semifinals against Western Texas, then guided by future Arkansas Razorbacks coach Nolan Richardson and featuring future NBA standout Paul Pressey. McCrary, L. William KENNESAW, Ga. - The 2022-23 FGCU men's basketball season came to a close in Monday's first round of the ASUN Tournament, as the Eagles fell to Queens (N.C.) 61-55 at the KSU Convocation Center on the campus of Kennesaw State University. That answered a lot of the questions or whatever, Brian said. Weavers own 20-footer sent the championship game into OT, where McCrary hit one of two free throws off a controversial technical foul Mercer got whistled for installing a player not listed in the scorebook. Year. Beane listed Oregon head coach Dana Altman and Southern Methodist head coach Tim Jankovich as references on his resume. A+ Head Mens Basketball Coach and Professor, Physical Education at Three Rivers Community College MO Brian Bess is a Head Mens Basketball Coach and Professor, Physical Education at Three Rivers Community College MO based in Sikeston, Missouri. Family of 4: $14 According to the release, at least 42 former players for Bess went on to coach all over the country. 573-840-9611 ext-3626: bbess@trcc.edu: Tara Sisco: Administrative Assistant to Athletics Theyre not going to allow you to miss class, and they dont want you if youre known as a guy who doesnt go to his classes, Bess said. He brought honor. Personally for me there is no way I could write my history and my being without Coach Bess playing a big role in my life.. However, the host Greyhounds would not allow for any feel-good stories for the visiting Raiders Saturday -- and despite Three Rivers' best efforts to make . All rights reserved. Batting Average.265. 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