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Recognition

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Honoring the Legends & Leaders of Vermont Basketball

VBCA Hall of Fame  

Since its inception, the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association has sought to preserve the history of our game by honoring the legends who built it. This registry serves as a permanent record of the coaches whose leadership, character, and success have set the standard for Vermont athletics. Click on any photo below to explore the careers and stories of the legends of Vermont high school basketball.

Black and white portrait of a smiling man wearing glasses and a suit, featured in a Hall of Fame recognition by Vermont Basketball Coaches Association.
Portrait of a smiling man with short hair, wearing a suit and tie, framed by a green border featuring the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association logo and the text 'Hall of Fame'.
A portrait of a smiling man with short hair, wearing a dark jacket and a light-colored shirt, set against a neutral background. The image includes a green and white badge featuring a basketball and the text 'VBCA Hall of Fame Vermont Basketball Coaches'.
Smiling man wearing a blue sweater, featuring a 'Hall of Fame Vermont Basketball Coaches' logo and text.
Portrait of an elderly woman with glasses, smiling warmly. She is wearing a light blue sweater and has a pin on her collar. The image includes a 'Hall of Fame' badge for Vermont Basketball Coaches.
A black and white image of a group of basketball players and a coach, standing on the sidelines. The players are wearing uniforms with the number '10' visible, while the coach is dressed in a sweater. The image is framed with a green border and includes a logo and text that reads 'Hall of Fame Vermont Basketball Coaches.'
A portrait of a smiling woman with curly hair wearing a striped shirt, framed in green and gold, with the text 'Hall of Fame Vermont Basketball Coaches' and a basketball logo at the bottom.
Black and white portrait of a smiling man, wearing a jacket and tie, with text that says 'VBCA Hall of Fame Vermont Basketball Coaches' at the bottom.
A formal portrait of a smiling man wearing glasses, a dark suit, and a striped tie, with a background suggesting a professional setting. The image includes text indicating 'Hall of Fame Vermont Basketball Coaches' and a logo of the VBCA.
Black and white portrait of a man with a mustache, smiling, framed within a graphic design that identifies him as part of the Vermont Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame.
Black and white photograph of a group of basketball players and coaches, featuring a coach with glasses, engaged in a discussion with players wearing jerseys labeled 'COMETS'. The image includes a logo for the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Portrait of a woman with glasses and short dark hair, framed by a green background, with text indicating she is part of the Vermont Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame.
Portrait of a smiling man with gray hair, wearing a light suit and a tie, featured in a Hall of Fame display for Vermont Basketball Coaches.
Portrait of a smiling man with short gray hair, wearing a black suit and white shirt, featured in a Hall of Fame display for Vermont basketball coaches.
Portrait of a man in a suit with glasses, smiling, framed by a green border. The image features the logo of the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association and the text 'Hall of Fame Vermont Basketball Coaches.'
Portrait of a man with a bald head and a serious expression, wearing a black shirt. The image is bordered with a green frame and includes the text 'Hall of Fame' and 'Vermont Basketball Coaches'.
Portrait of a man with short hair and a light blue dress shirt, wearing a patterned tie, set against a green and white border, featuring the text 'Hall of Fame Vermont Basketball Coaches' and a basketball logo.
Black and white portrait of a smiling man in a suit, with 'VBCA Hall of Fame Vermont Basketball Coaches' text and logo at the bottom.
Portrait of a smiling male coach with gray hair against a blue background, framed by a green border with Vermont Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame logo.
Portrait of an elderly man with gray hair, wearing a white shirt and sweater, smiling in front of a soft background. Includes a logo for the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Portrait of a smiling man wearing glasses and a Lamoille Lancer Athletics polo shirt, sitting in an office environment, with basketballs and sports equipment in the background.
Portrait of a woman with short, gray hair and glasses, smiling in a red shirt. The image features a badge for the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Black and white portrait of a smiling man in a checkered shirt and tie, standing in front of a chalkboard, with the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association logo at the bottom.
Portrait of a smiling individual with dark hair wearing a light blue shirt, framed with a green and yellow border, featuring 'Hall of Fame Vermont Basketball Coaches' text and a basketball logo.
A smiling older man with glasses wearing a blue shirt, featured in a Hall of Fame design for Vermont Basketball Coaches.
Portrait of a man with gray hair and glasses, wearing a black vest and a white shirt with a tie, featured in the Vermont Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame.
Black and white portrait of a man with short hair, featured in a Hall of Fame recognition for Vermont basketball coaches.
Portrait of a smiling man with short hair, wearing a dark sweater and a white collared shirt, framed with a green border and the text 'Hall of Fame Vermont Basketball Coaches'.
Portrait of a smiling man wearing glasses and a tie, representing the Vermont Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame.
A headshot of a male coach featured in the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame with a blurred background and a white collar shirt.
Portrait of a smiling man in a suit with a plaid shirt underneath, framed by a green and white border featuring the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association logo and 'Hall of Fame Vermont Basketball Coaches' text.
Portrait of a man with white hair wearing a suit and tie, featured in a Hall of Fame display for Vermont Basketball Coaches.
Portrait of a smiling basketball coach wearing a green polo shirt with 'Windsor' written on it, framed with a green and orange border that includes a basketball logo.
A middle-aged man with short dark hair wearing a light blue shirt and a patterned tie, smiling in a portrait for the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Black and white portrait of a smiling man wearing glasses and a striped shirt, framed by a green border with a basketball graphic and text indicating affiliation with the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Black and white portrait of a man with short hair, wearing a suit and tie, featured in a Hall of Fame presentation for Vermont basketball coaches.
Black and white portrait of a smiling man with a mustache, featured in a Hall of Fame recognition for Vermont Basketball Coaches.
Black and white portrait of a man wearing glasses and a suit, recognized as a Hall of Fame Vermont basketball coach, framed with a green and orange border and a logo at the bottom.
Portrait of a smiling middle-aged man with short gray hair, wearing a blue dress shirt and tie, framed with a green background and basketball-themed logo.
Portrait of a smiling woman in a blazer, featuring a background of basketball awards and a logo that reads 'VBCA Hall of Fame Vermont Basketball Coaches'.
A portrait of a smiling man wearing a blue shirt and a patterned tie, set against a blue background, with a border featuring the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association logo and text indicating Hall of Fame status.
Black and white photo of a man in a suit joyfully celebrating, surrounded by people, with a logo for the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association in the corner.
Smiling man with short hair, wearing a red shirt, featured in a Hall of Fame recognition for Vermont basketball coaches.
A smiling man wearing glasses and a black sweater, sitting and posing for a photo. The image is framed with the text 'Hall of Fame Vermont Basketball Coaches' and a logo at the bottom.
Portrait of a smiling man with gray hair, wearing a black suit and tie, framed within a green and gold border, representing the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Portrait of a smiling person with dark hair, wearing a blue jacket, featured in a Hall of Fame tribute for Vermont basketball coaches.
Black and white portrait of a man with glasses, featured in a Hall of Fame celebration for Vermont Basketball Coaches.
A smiling older man wearing glasses and a suit, likely a basketball coach, with a Hall of Fame recognition theme in the background.
Portrait of a smiling man with gray hair and a mustache, wearing a collared shirt and tie, with greenery in the background. He is associated with the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
A portrait of a man with gray hair wearing a green sweater vest over a collared shirt and tie, smiling slightly. Background appears to be an indoor sports facility.
Headshot of a smiling man with gray hair, wearing a white collared shirt, framed within a colorful Hall of Fame graphic for Vermont Basketball Coaches.
A portrait of a man with gray hair and glasses, wearing a dark sweater and a collared shirt, highlighted with the 'Vermont Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame' banner.
Portrait of a smiling individual wearing an Eagles Basketball shirt, framed by a Hall of Fame graphic for Vermont Basketball Coaches.
Portrait of a smiling man in a suit, representing the Hall of Fame for Vermont Basketball Coaches.
Portrait of a smiling man wearing a suit and tie, featuring the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame logo.
Portrait of a smiling man with dark hair, wearing a black jacket with a zipper, against a blue background. The image includes a logo for the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association and the text 'Hall of Fame Basketball Coaches'.
Portrait of a smiling man wearing glasses and a checkered shirt, framed with a banner for the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Portrait of a smiling man with gray hair, featured in a Hall of Fame recognition for Vermont basketball coaches, with a logo and text indicating the honor.
Portrait of a smiling man with short hair, wearing a gray polo shirt, framed with a green background and the text 'Hall of Fame Vermont Basketball Coaches' at the bottom.
Portrait of a man wearing glasses, a suit jacket, and a tie, featuring the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame logo.

Hall of Fame: Nomination & Selection

Complete the Hall of Fame Nomination Form

The Vermont Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact on the game. We invite our community to help us preserve the legacy of our sport by nominating deserving candidates.

Blank certificate design for the Vermont Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, featuring a basketball logo and the text 'HALL OF FAME' at the bottom.
Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for induction, candidates must have served as a head coach in Vermont for a minimum of 10 years. Active coaches with 20+ years of experience are eligible for nomination.

The Nomination Process

The journey to the Hall of Fame begins with a formal nomination.

Selection: Nominations meeting this deadline will be considered for the following year’s induction class.

Open Nomination: A candidate may be nominated by anyone within the basketball community.

Verification: The Executive Director handles all inquiries regarding procedures and officially logs/dates all received nominations.

Notification: Once a nomination is logged, the Executive Director notifies the Hall of Fame Chair to begin the review process.

Submission Deadline: The third Monday of December.

Mandatory Requirements

For a nomination to be officially brought before the Hall of Fame Committee for consideration, the following documentation must be completed:

Letter of Recommendation: A one-to-two page formal letter from the sponsor detailing the candidate’s impact.

Nomination Form: A completed Hall of Fame Nomination Form which includes the following –

Contact Information: Full name, address, and phone number for both the Nominee and the Sponsor.

Relationship: A clear statement of the sponsor’s relationship to the nominee.

Coaching Achievements & Reason for Nomination: To ensure a comprehensive review by the committee, nominations should provide a clear and detailed account of the candidate’s career. Please include the following elements:

Career Overview: A complete timeline of the nominee’s coaching tenure, including total years active and all schools/programs served.

Records & Milestones: A summary of career win-loss records, conference titles, state championships, and notable postseason appearances.

Honors & Recognition: A list of awards received, such as Coach of the Year honors, Hall of Fame inductions, or community service awards.

Legacy & Impact: A narrative detailing the nominee’s influence beyond the scoreboard—focusing on leadership, character development, and their lasting contribution to the Vermont basketball community.

Milestone Wins: The Elite Clubs 

Membership in these clubs is earned through decades of dedication on the sidelines. We celebrate our active and retired coaches who have reached these incredible thresholds. 

600+ Wins

Dan Gandin, U-32 (Boys’ Coach)
Stretch Gillam, Kimball Union, Hartford, Oxbow, Green Mtn. (Boys’ Coach)
Jean Robinson, Essex (Girls’ Coach)

500 Wins

Sheila Burleigh, South Burlington (Girls’ Coach)
David Fredrickson, Arlington and Mount Anthony (Boys’ Coach)
Mona Garone, Bradford Academy, Oxbow (Girls’ Coach)
Milton “Buck” Hard, Burlington

400 Wins

Ken Fairchild, BFA St. Albans (Boys’ Coach)
Buddy Hayford, Wilmington, Twin Valley (Girls’ Coach)
Layne Higgs, St. Johnsbury (Boys’ Coach)
Aaron Hill, Hazen
Harry Ladue, Windsor (Boys’ Coach)
Connie LaRose, Beeman Academy, Bristol, -Mt. Abraham (Girls’ Coach)
Jim Leamy, Proctor, West Rutland, -Rutland (Boys’ Coach)
Don Maley, Woodstock-Cathedral (Rice), Burlington, So. Burlington
Fran Pinard, Spaulding (Boys’ Coach)

300 Wins

Jayne Barber, Bellows Falls, (Girls’ Coach)
Mike Barslow, Fair Haven (Boys’ Coach)
Ron Brown, Bradford Academy, Blue Mtn
Dave Capman, Poultney (Boys’ Coach)
Bernie Cieplicki, Rice (Boys’ Coach)
Bob Dailey, Woodstock (Boys’ Coach)
Jeff Davis, Mt. Mansfield, Colchester
Lenny Drew, Williamstown, St. Johnsbury, -Montpelier (Boys’ Coach)
Frank Hinchey, West Rutland (Boys’ Coach)
Leo Keefe, Rutland (Boys’ Coach)
Dave Kinsman, West Rutland, MSJ, Rutland (Boys’ Coach)
Harry Ladue, Windsor (Boys’ Coach)

Dave LaPointe, Harwood, South Burlington (Boys’ Coach)
Tom Obbagy, Winooski, Colchester, Burlington, – Missisquoi (Boys’ Coach)
Sue Pollender, Black River
Bob Prenevost, Fair Haven, Whitehall
Paul Rabidoux, Rice (Girls’ Coach)
Leo Reynolds, Mt. Anthony (Girls’ Coach)
Tim Ryan, Bellows Falls, Norwich, CT (Boys’ Coach)
Bob Rowe, Peoples Academy (Boys’ Coach)
Carl Serrani, West Rutland
Corky Van Kleeck, Colchester (Boys’ Coach)
Bruce Viens, Randolph (Boys’ Coach)

200 Wins

Jim Bashaw, BFA St Albans (Girls Coach)
Robert Bashford, Brattleboro (Boys’ Coach)
Eric Berry, Lyndon Institute 
Jim Bose, Enosburg and Missiquoi
Bo Birsky, Springfield (Boys’ Coach)
Rene Blanchard, Plainfield, Weeks, Winooski (Boys’ Coach)
Glen Button, BFA Fairfax
Jack Carrier, Williamstown
Doug Cheeseman, Burlington (Girls’ Coach)
Gerry Clifford, Mattawamkeag ME, North Country
Jeff Corey, Arlington (Boys’ & Girls’ Coach)
Jim Corey, Arlington
Clarence “Bud” Courser, Concord & Lyndon
Jack Driscoll, St. Johnsbury (Girls’ Coach)
Mike Hatt, Springfield (Boys’ Coach)
Chris Hughes, Proctor
James Ingalls, Lake Region Boys
Gene LeBeau, Vergennes (Boys’ Coach)
Bruce Mackay, Stevens and Windsor

Tim Messier, Hazen & Lamoille (Boys’ Coach)
Mike McCullough, Chelsea (Boys’ Coach)
Shawn Montague, Essex (Girls’ Coach)
Joe Moore, St. Michaels, Brattleboro (Boys’ Coach)
Brian Musty, Oxbow (Girls’ Coach)
Howard North, Brattleboro, -Nantucket High School (Girls’ Coach)
Ute Otley, CVU, Jericho NY, Cherokee GA
Paul Pecor, Rice (Boys’ Coach)
Peter Quinn, Vergennes
Dan Sleeman, MAU
Hank Tenney, Rivendell, Lebanon NH Sunapee
Billy Waller, Cabot (Boys’, Girls’ Coach)
Eric Ward, Thetford
Richard Wilcox, Proctor
Russell Wilcox, Rivendell, Chelsea – 2013
Jay Wilson, Mill River
Dennis Wood, Whitcomb/Whitchester
Richie Wyman, Springfield (Boys’ Coach)

100 Wins

George Allard, Burr and Burton (Boys’ Coach)
Larry Andrews, Wilmington/ Arlington/ MAU
Lisa Atwood, Spaulding (Girls’ Coach)
Rob Albert, Middlebury (Boys’ Coach)
Gordon Barnaby, Chelsea
Brian Barney, Stowe, Lamoille, and Peoples Academy
Solomon Bayer-Pacht, South Burlington
Chris Brown, Twin Valley
Christiane Brown, North Country
Roxanne Carson Courser, Lyndon (Girls’ Coach)
Kevin Cieplicki, Rice (Boys’ Coach)
Chris Cook, Blue Mountain
Joe Corey, Arlington (Boys’ Coach)
Nate Demar, Enosburg
Dan Deuel, West Rutland
Marc Ducharme, People’s Academy (Girls’ Coach)
Ray Drake, Hartford
Jake Eaton, Proctor
Ken Ebb, Mill River
Dan Elliot, MSJ
Blake Fabrikant, Sharon Academy
Terry Farrell, Green Mountain
Mike Gaudette, Mascoma, Hartford
Gary Geddes, Enosburg
Tom Geisler, Rutland (Girls’ Coach)
Jefferson Goodrich, Essex Boys
Steve Houghton, Burr and Burton (Girls’ Coach)
Joe Houston, Lake Region
Glenn Johnson, Bellows Free Academy
Mike Kennedy, South Burlington
Earl Kingsbury, Rochester

Steven Landon, Hartford
Gene LeBeau, Vergennes (Boys’ Coach)
Mike LeFebvre, Milton
Daniel Lepine, Canaan
Kim Levins, MSJ (Girls’ Coach)
Dick Lyford, Chelsea (Girls’ Coach)
Joe Maheux, Colchester
Steve Mears, Montpelier (Boys’ Coach)
Jeff Mills, Whitcomb Boys, Rochester Girls
Mike Mislak, Spaulding Boys
Dave Nelson, Montpelier
James Nelson, Danville
Tim Perreault, White River, Whitcomb
Travis Paquet, U-32
Tom Prim, Winooski
Tammy Rainville, Danville (Girls’ Coach)
Eric Ramey, Fair Haven (Girls’ Coach)
Seth Rice, Burr and Burton
Tim Rice, Rice
Joe Rivers, Brattleboro Boys
Tom Roberge, Spaulding Girls
Lynn Robolini, Montpelier/Twinfield
Lori Shepard, Northfield
Sid Sweet, Williamstown
Frank Spencer, Wilmington (Boys’ Coach)
Mark Tinker, Lake Region
Jeff Thomas, South Royalton and Woodstock Boys
Ira Wheeler, Twinfield – 2013
Stan Williams, CVU
Kyle Wilson, Fair Haven
Leon Wood, Otter Valley and MSJ (Boys’ Coach)

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