TABC 2nd Vice-President Candidates
Coach Tyler Helms is currently in his 13th year at Idalou High School, and 14th year overall. He is the proud husband to Scarlett, and they have two sons (Taysom, 4) (Swayde, 6 Months). Coach Helms served as the Idalou head boy’s coach for five years (2009-2014), leading them to four straight trips to the State Tournament, including winning the 2011 State Championship. Coach Helms and his staff coached the North team in the 2012 THSCA All Star Game. In 2014 he took over the Idalou girls basketball program, a role he continues to hold. During the last seven years the Idalou girls have participated in five regional tournaments and four regional finals.
Coach Helms has been fortunate to serve in multiple capacities for TABC including: TABC Board of Directors (2017-current), TABC All-Region Committee (2015-current), TABC All-State Committee (2015-current), and TABC Camp of Champs (2013-2016). In 2019, Coach Helms was awarded the TABC Dean Weese Outstanding Coach Award. He has been an active member of TABC for fourteen years; and is also a current member of TGCA and THSCA. Building on the current foundation of TABC and helping implement a forward-thinking mindset is important to Coach Helms, and he appreciates your consideration for Second Vice-President.
Coach Kelly Savoy is in his 23rd year coaching girls’ basketball in Texas. Coach Savoy began his coaching career as a boys’ assistant coach in North Carolina where his North Stanley Comets were state runner-up. Since returning to Texas, Coach Savoy has coached at Willis, Centerville, Katy Taylor and currently at his high school alma mater, Montgomery. Coach Savoy also served as Athletic Director while at Willis. Coach Savoy’s teams have won 323 games and have made the state playoffs in 11 of his 20 seasons as a head coach.
Coach Savoy has been an active member of TABC for the last 23 years and has had the pleasure to serve the organization in a variety of roles including 5A Region 3 All-Region Coordinator, Girls Coach of the Year Committee Chair, All-State Committee Chair, and served on the TABC Board of Directors (2009-2012). Coach Savoy is honored to be nominated for the position of TABC Second Vice President and understands the importance of the role within our great organization. Coach Savoy welcomes the opportunity to continue to work for and grow the great game of basketball within the strongest basketball coaches association in the nation. Coach Savoy appreciates your consideration and would greatly appreciate your vote.
Never Too Late To Learn…
As the school year winds down I’ve always found myself excited about attending the annual TABC clinic each May. This year, especially, will be no exception! The chance to learn new ideas, as well as see and meet coaches from across the state, has always been a rite of spring for Texas High School basketball coaches.
Last year’s on-line virtual clinic would not have been as big a success as it was without the expertise of the TABC board in general, and Board members Doug Brotherton & Matt Farmer, in particular. To put the clinic together in short order with outstanding speakers from across the nation & the world was outstanding.
This year we’ll be in person again for the clinic where the coaching fraternity can indeed share ideas and concepts from others in the traditional format. This year’s speakers are at the top of their game and, I for one, can’t wait to learn from them.
As I will be leaving as President of TABC at the conclusion of this year’s clinic, to say that this has been the honor of the highest order would be an understatement! I am truly humbled by serving in this role.
See you at the clinic!
Best Swishes, Mike Carrabine, 2020-2021 TABC president
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TABC CLINIC
May 13-15, 2021, San Antonio, Texas
TABC is happy to announce that the 2021 clinic will remain in San Antonio and move into the beautiful Northside Sports Gym at the Dub Farris Center where speakers will be able to do their presentation on the court. Thursday morning begins with the annual golf tournament and clinic registration. The Hall of Fame induction banquet will be on Saturday in the ballroom at our host hotel, the Airport Hilton. Speakers will be announced as they are confirmed. Be sure to pre-register for the 2021 clinic to save money and to avoid delays when having to register on-site. TABC has negotiated special clinic prices with the host hotel and other nearby hotels. Look for more information on those soon.
Clinic Host Hotel
San Antonio Airport Hilton
611 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78216
For reservations please call 210-340-6060 and reference the TABC Clinic. The rate is $99/night with free parking.
Due to recent NCAA recruiting changes, all of our Division I college speakers will be unable to attend this year’s clinic. As a result, we have reorganized and restocked the agenda with outstanding high school and small college coaches and have a great lineup. Please note the new schedule:
THURSDAY, MAY 13
Northside ISD Sports Gym
Registration opens at noon
1:45 pm Welcome – Mike Carrabine, TABC President
2:00 – 3:10pm Speaker – Jason Martens, St. Mary’s University
3:15 – 4:15pm Speaker – David Peavy, Duncanville
4:20 – 5:20pm Speaker – Andrea Robinson, Desoto
5:25 – 6:35pm Speaker – Todd Duncan, Lubbock Christian University
5:00pm and 7:00pm – Girls’ All-Star Games (Taylor Fieldhouse)
7:30pm Pass the Chalk – Airport Hilton Hotel (free beer, soft drinks and snacks)
FRIDAY, MAY 14
Northside ISD Sports Gym
9:00 – 10:10 am Speaker – Cayla Petree, Gulf Coast State (FL)
10:15 – 11:25am Speaker – Johnny Estelle, Texas A&M Kingsville
11:30am – 12:30pm Speaker – Donny Ott, Cedar Park
12:00 noon, Past President’s Luncheon (Aspen Creek Restaurant)
12:35 – 1:35pm Speaker – David Green, Beaumont-United
1:40 – 2:50pm Speaker – Jason Burton, Texas A&M University Commerce
2:55 – 3:55pm Speaker – Russell Perkins, Argyle
4:00 – 5:10pm Speaker – Steve Gomez, Lubbock Christian University
5:00pm and 7:00pm – Boys’ All-Star Games (Taylor Fieldhouse)
SATURDAY, MAY 15
Northside ISD Sports Gym
8:30 – 9:40am Speaker – Clif Carroll, Mary Hardin-Baylor University
9:45 – 10:45am Speaker – Paige Wyatt, Brownfield
10:50 – 11:30am UIL Report – UIL Staff
11:35am – 12:45pm Speakers – Larry Tidwell/Dwight Coleman, Dallas Christian
12:50 – 1:50 Speaker – Coby Beckner, Texline
1:55 – 2:55 Speaker – Tate Lombard, Canyon
3:00 – 4:10pm Speaker – Larry Brown, Ranger College
6:00 pm Hall of Fame Induction Banquet (Airport Hilton Hotel)
• Over 18 hours of Speakers
TABC CLINIC
May 13-15, 2021
San Antonio, Texas
TABC is happy to announce that the 2021 clinic will remain in San Antonio and move into the beautiful Dub Farris Center where speakers will be able to do their presentations on the court and providing plenty of space for coaches to socially distance. Thursday morning begins with the annual golf tournament and clinic registration. The Hall of Fame induction banquet will be on Saturday in the ballroom at our host hotel, the Airport Hilton. Speakers will be announced as they are confirmed. Be sure to pre-register for the 2021 clinic to save money and to avoid delays when having to register on-site. TABC has negotiated special clinic prices with the host hotel and other nearby hotels. Look for more information on those soon.
TABC CAMP OF CHAMPS
June 14-16, 2021, Grapevine, Texas
The TABC, Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, invites your son or daughter to come and find out why the TABC Camp of Champs has come to be known as “the basketball camp FOR the basketball player.” Over the past 28 years, these camps have become a Texas Hoop Tradition. Our primary goal each summer is to help every player improve his or her skill level, while expanding their Basketball I.Q. and most importantly, having FUN! The TABC Camp of Champs Experience is guided by the ideal of helping each player by putting “the FUN in Fundamentals.” Our reputation for the camps has come from a focus on “All Basketball, All the Time!”
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CAMP OF CHAMPS
June 14-16, 2021, Grapevine, Texas
The TABC, Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, invites your son or daughter to come and find out why the TABC Camp of Champs has come to be known as “the basketball camp FOR the basketball player.” Over the past 28 years, these camps have become a Texas Hoop Tradition. Our primary goal each summer is to help every player improve his or her skill level, while expanding their Basketball I.Q. and most importantly, having FUN! The TABC Camp of Champs Experience is guided by the ideal of helping each player by putting “the FUN in Fundamentals.” Our reputation for the camps has come from a focus on “All Basketball, All the Time!”
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