Month: December 2023

Clarke, Bastian receive weekly honors in NCAA D-II basketball

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Lathaniel Bastian.
Lathaniel Bastian.

Bahamian collegiate basketball players Garvin Clarke Jr. and Lathaniel Bastian received weekly honors from their respective conferences in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II (D-II) basketball this week.

Clarke, who transferred to Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), over the summer, was named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West Men’s Basketball Player of the Week. The PSAC made the announcement on Monday afternoon.

Over the week of December 4-10, Clarke was a star for the IUP Crimson Hawks, leading them to victory in their only game of the week. He had a near-triple double as they took down the Point Park University Pioneers, 74-64, on Sunday. He put up a team-high 22 points to go along with nine rebounds and eight assists. The guard was also able to come away with three steals in the 38 minutes on the floor.

In that game, which was played on their home court at the Kovalchick Convention & Athletic Complex in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Clarke went 7-for-19 from the field and made all but two of his nine free throw attempts in the win.

The Crimson Hawks were down 21-5 early in the game, but they chipped away at that lead, eventually pulling ahead 28-26 on two free throws from Clarke with 2:03 left in the first half. The Bahamas senior men’s national basketball player made a jump shot with five seconds left in the first half to put them up 34-29 at the intermission.

The second half was dominated by the Crimson Hawks. They return to action at 7:30 p.m. on Monday when they take on the Mansfield University Mounties in a PASC home game.

Bastian’s defensive prowess helped the Falcons to a perfect 2-0 win/loss record on the week, playing both games on their home floor at the Falcon Dome in Odessa, Texas. They took care of the Oklahoma Christian University Eagles, 76-73, and the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Lions, 75-62.

In the win against the Lions, Bastian was disruptive on the glass, coming way with a season-high 17 rebounds that included eight offensive boards and nine defensive rebounds. He had a block and a steal each in that game in 27 minutes on the floor. He shot the ball well, going 5-for-9 from the field and he also went 6-for-10 from the charity stripe, finishing with 16 points.

Bastian posted another double-double in the game against the Eagles, scoring 10 points and pulling down a game-high 12 boards in 32 minutes on the floor. He had nine defensive rebounds and three offensive boards. The forward had two blocks in the win.

Bastian averaged 13 points and a whopping 14.5 rebounds during the week. He was the first Falcons player to win that defensive honor since January 2018.

The Falcons spent the week holding their opponents to an average of 67.5 points per game.

Bastian played against his former school, Angelo State University, yesterday, and the Falcons lost that game on the road, falling 74-65 at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas.

Bastian played 30 minutes and finished 4-for-10 from the field. He scored 13 points and had a game-high 14 rebounds in the loss.

Bastian and the Falcons will play the Navajo Technical University (NTU) Skyhawks in their next game, Monday starting at 7 p.m. at the Falcon Dome in Odessa, Texas.

CWCO backs Mario Ford campers participation in Don’t Blink activities

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Mario Ford Baseball Program
With financial support from Consolidated Water (Bahamas) Ltd., Mario Ford Baseball Program athletes joined over 200 youngsters at the Don’t Blink Home Run Derby kids clinic.

Mario Ford Baseball Camp participants joined over 200 youngsters in excitement during the week of the Don’t Blink Home Run Derby. A kids clinic at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium kicked off a number of events which brought together experienced and young aspiring baseball players.

Consolidated Water (Bahamas) Ltd. (CWCO) made a donation to the Mario Ford Baseball program to purchase uniforms and procure equipment. These items are crucial for athlete development and success beyond the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) organized event, done in collaboration with Don’t Blink and the Players Way.

“Starting from scratch, I did not know how to bat, but Coach Ford helped me. Everyone thinks you just throw the ball, but it is more than that, you practice and get better. A lot of people are here at Don’t Blink and we get to learn from them. They help us to get better and be able to do something in life with our talents,” he said.

The Mario Ford Baseball program runs for 10 months each year and has been instrumental in promoting baseball among young athletes, providing them with opportunities to develop their skills and compete at higher levels. The support from CWCO will further enhance the program’s ability to offer high-quality training and competitive experiences.

Keano Cooper, 11, who started baseball a little over a month ago, shared that by being in the program, he learned to “bat, catch and slide when the ball is coming”.

CWCO General Manager Henderson Cash expressed his enthusiasm about Mario Ford Baseball Camp participants in some of the activities of the Don’t Blink Home Run Derby.

“CWCO knows the importance of investing in our youth. Sports programs like the one headed by Coach Mario Ford teach skills needed on and off the field. Our contribution is not just a donation; it is an investment in the potential of young athletes. We are excited to see them shine locally and abroad.”

Apart from taking part in the kids camp, young baseball players were also a part of the Futures Showcase and came out in full force at the home run derby at Montagu Beach this past Saturday.

Mariposa Monarchs win close competition at BIEL show

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The first Bahamas Interscholastic Equestrian League (BIEL) show of the 2023-2024 season was a hotly contested affair. Spectators at Mariposa Stables were kept on the edges of their seats as it came down to the very last round of the day to determine the final placings, with just six points separating the first and fourth-place teams.

In the end, the Mariposa Monarchs finished in first place with a score of 40 points overall, just edging out the Camperdown Equestrian Centre Blue Marlins who finished with 39 points. The Mariposa Gold Drops finished in third place with 38 points, meaning just two points separated the top three teams. The Camperdown Equestrian Centre Sand Dollars finished fourth with 35 points.

Riders, trainers and parents also got a special treat when Canadian Judge Christine Reupke held an impromptu clinic and question-and-answer session at the end of the show. Judge Reupke gave the riders valuable advice and feedback on their performances, based on her extensive experience as a judge, Equestrian Canada official and competition organizer.

The BIEL competition circuit is a favorite among Bahamian junior equestrian riders because of the format, based on collegiate competition rules, in which riders and horses are matched by random draw. This provides riders with the exciting opportunity to show their skills in the ring while riding unfamiliar horses, preparing them for the rigors of intercollegiate competition. The competitions are sponsored by Equestrian Bahamas, the national federation for equestrian sport in The Bahamas.

BOC calling for commission to assist local student-athletes

As of Friday, September 18, 2020

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ROMELL KNOWLES, president of the Bahamas Olympic Committee.

#WITH the way the landscape of sports is shaping up around the world in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Bahamas Olympic Committee president Romell Knowles is calling for the formation of a commission to assist local student-athletes.

#When the BOC hosts their next board meting next week, Knowles is expected to introduce a proposal for the country’s top sporting organisation to provide $10,000 to assist with the administration of the commission, once it is formed.

#“I know how hard it is for athletes seeking scholarships, so what I seek to do is get a group of people, who can form this commission, who can reach out to schools and coaches in the various sports to ascertain what they are looking for and to build a rapport so that when they see an athlete who meets those criteria, we can get them off to school.”

#While the bulk of the athletes presently attaining athletic scholarships are in track and field, Knowles said there are a number of other sporting disciplines that are offering scholarships, but the Bahamian student-athletes just don’t know how to secure them.

#And with a number of persons with knowledge on how to assist in such a venture, Knowles said it won’t be easy assembling a panel to head the commission.

#“We have persons who worked in the educational field in sports, persons who have ties to colleges overseas or the coaches overseas, so they will be responsible for setting up a criteria locally,” Knowles said.

#“We want the commission to even reach out to the Director of the University of the Bahamas and find out what are the criteria she is looking for to get student-athletes to stay at home.”

#By the time the students reach grade 12, Knowles said the commission would be in place to assist them in securing these athletic scholarships, whether home or abroad, and see if they are in a position to take advantage of the opportunities available to them.

#Without having done any fact finding costs to establish a commission of this kind, Knowles said he’s willing to propose to the BOC board that they inject some $10,000 to assist with the administrative costs.

#“We have no idea what we are venturing in other than we are trying to fill a void and a gap,” Knowles stated.

#“So for administrative costs, we want to budget about $10,000 for phone calls, sending emails, whatever the administrative cost is.”

#If approved, Knowles said the BOC could even utilise some of its office space for the administration of the commission, which will have one or two executives of the BOA on the board.

#“We will make appointments for the chairman and co-chairman and then we will tell them what it is that we seek for them to do and then we will go from there,” “Knowles said.

#Hopefully the commission will be set up before the end of the year so that they can start the process of contacting the various colleges and universities to get the system set up before the new school year in August, 2021.

#At present, Olympic triple jump bronze medallist Frank Rutherford runs a successful programme in Houston, Texas, that assists Bahamian athletes in the United States particularly in track and field, basketball and football.

#In addition, professional basketball player Juraun ‘Kino’ Burrows, still playing in France, now operates a Raw Talent programme that assists basketball players in getting to Europe.

#Additionally, former basketball player/coach Kermit Romer, based in New York, has and continues to assist countless numbers of local athletes to get into schools throughout the USA.

Clarke continues to give back

As of Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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RISING tennis star Sydney Clarke.

#By BRENT STUBBS

#Senior Sports Reporter

#bstubbs@tribunemedia.net

#EVEN though she’s pre-paring for a hectic year to complete her collegiate career as a member of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blaz-ers women’s tennis team, Sydney Clarke is still all excited about giving back to the less fortunate here at home.

#Clarke, home for her Christmas break and a chance to defend her title at the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s Giorgio Baldacci Tennis Tournament next week, is appealing to the public for their assistance in her food and clothing drive for the Children’s Emergency Hostel.

#This is the fourth consec-utive year that Clarke has spearheaded the initiative and just like she did in the past, she’s hoping to once again bring some cheer to the faces of the young resi-dents of the home.

#“I just continue to do it every year because not only is it a great feeling to give back, but I just like helping out in the commu- nity and I’m very fortunate to have a family and to be able to have a Christmas with them and with a lot of food to eat.”

#The eldest daughter of Shayvon and Bernard Clarke and sibling of Sarai said she’s just thrilled to know that she can help in any way she can, whether it’s through a big or small donation.

#“It’s just nice to be able to also bring the awareness to people to help because they are always in a con-stant need of donations all year round,” Clarke stated.

#“So there are needs by the Children’s Emergency Hostel and other orphan-ages around our country who need our help and donation all year round. I’ve chosen the Children’s Hostel, but if I can help the others, I would gladly. But the Children’s Emergency Hostel is quite small and I can heed their needs right now.”

#For those who wish to assist Clarke in this venture, she’s asking that they provide whatever they can, even if it’s just one item.

#“Just one can or item from your cupboard or your pantry will help,” she said. “One thing turns into others and they all add up. So I just want people to know that anything that they can give would be appreciated, from non-perishable food to cleaning products, toiletries and new clothing and shoes, nothing used.”

#Interested persons can e-mail Clarke at sydney-clarke07@icloud.com or WhatsApp her at 395-0801. If they cannot reach her, they can drop off the items to the Children’s Emer-gency Hostel before or after Christmas.

#The presentation to the Children’s Emergency Hostel is expected to be made on Saturday,

#December 22. An offi-cial time has not yet been determined, but it will be before 4 pm. While she’s been home since Friday, Clarke said she’s pleased to have gotten through her first semester in her senior year at UAB where she s majoring in broadcasting with a minor in marketing.

#“Overall it was alright. It started off slow as I’ve had to organize some things because this is a turning point for me,” she pointed out, “I’m graduating next year, so I had to organize some things.

#“So it’s been tough at the beginning, but I’ve been able to make the neces-sary adjustments. Overall, I could say school and tennis have been awesome. I even went to the Pan Am Games, which was really a surprise for me. But it was really good. I couldn’t ask for a better semester.”

#The 22-year-old Clarke was a member of Team Bahamas that was selected by the Bahamas Olympic Committee to compete in the games.

#“Pan am very an exper-ence I will never forget, I was really honored to be able to represent the Bahamas at the event,” Clarke said. “Just being able to be in the presence of professional and college players like myself at that high level of tennis, was a great experience for me.

#“It was all about getting the experience and the exposure, talking to people and I did that. It really helped me with my tennis, just getting a chance to see where I’m at and things that I need to improve for my upcoming season at school. So i used it as a scale to see where I’m at.”

#When she returns to school in January, Clarke is expected to play from the number one spot for the Blazers as they move from Conference USA to the American Athletic Conference.

#“I’m hoping that it turns out well and that I’m able to be recognized in our conference. It’s going to be pretty exciting playing in the American Athletic Conference for the first time.

#“It would be nice if we can make history and be able to advance as far as we could and even if it’s pos-sible to win the conference title.”

#Before all that unfolds, Clarke has to take care of some business at the BLTA’s Georgio Baldacci Open Tournament that is expected to start on Monday at the National Tennis Centre.

#“I’m really excited because my sister is play-ing. I hope I don’t have to play her,” said Clarke said. “It’s going to be awkward, but I’m looking forward to it. I’m hoping that I would be able to retain my title.”

#Her sister, Sarai, is just 14-year-old, but considered to be one of the top riding young players. The two have never played against each other, but teamed up for the first time to play doubles for Andros during the sixth Bahamas Games in July.

#“If the opportunity comes, it will be awkward at first, but I know we both will be able to settle our nerves,” Clarke projected. “I know at the end of the day, the best player will win and it would be all love at home.”

#The tournament also serves as a qualifier for players wishing to repre-sent the Bahamas at the prestigious Billie Jean King Cup, the female version of the men’s Davis Cup.

#“It’s always a great opportunity to represent my country. I’m always up for the challenge,” insisted Clarke, who is vying for her fifth year on the team. “Just like Pan Am, it’s still a high level so I get to measure my game with girls from the different countries.

#“The competition is always fierce. It keeps me on my toes, so I’m always excited to be able to play in the Billie Jean King Cup.”

Inaugural Harbour Island doubles tennis tourney

As of Tuesday, December 12, 2023

#THE inaugural Harbour Island Doubles Tennis Tournament was held this weekend at the Pink Sands Resort in beautiful Har-bour Island.

#Artie Johnson, president of the Eleuthera Tennis Association, assisted in organising the event and was tournament director.

#Men’s Doubles Champions: Kevin Major & Kevin Cooper

#Runners Up: Philip Major & Neil Weithuchter

#Women’s Doubles Champions: Cameel McDonald & Chavonne Reid

#Runners Up: Lisa Penn & Sarah Brie

#Mixed Doubles

#Winners: Kevin Major & Sarah Brie

#Runner Up: Perry & Esther Newton

#Mr Timothy Dames and Ethel Dames were hon-ored for their commitment to Tennis in Eleuthera, the Dames have sponsored the Tim’s Refrigeration Tournament in Eleuthera for over 16 years. It was a well deserved award of recognition.

#Matthew Pryor and Pink Sands Resorts were instrumental in the tour-nament organization. Special thanks to Coco Vandeweghe and Bobby Mullarkey to Tingum Hotel for hosting the players from Nassau and Abaco. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates the Harbour

#Island players and the Eleuthera Tennis Associa-tion on a great tournament. President Perry Newton who was attendance stated that “He was very excited to see the communities within Eleuthera come together to put on such a wonderful event. The sup-port from New Providence and Abaco was very good. The hospitality and compe-tition were amazing and we look forward to this event next year in Harbour Island as tennis develops and grows.”

Mariposa Monarchs win close competition at BIEL show

The first Bahamas Interscholastic Equestrian League (BIEL) show of the 2023-2024 season was a hotly contested affair. Spectators at Mariposa Stables were kept on the edges of their seats as it came down to the very last round of the day to determine the final placings, with just six points separating the first and fourth-place teams.

In the end, the Mariposa Monarchs finished in first place with a score of 40 points overall, just edging out the Camperdown Equestrian Centre Blue Marlins who finished with 39 points. The Mariposa Gold Drops finished in third place with 38 points, meaning just two points separated the top three teams. The Camperdown Equestrian Centre Sand Dollars finished fourth with 35 points.

Riders, trainers and parents also got a special treat when Canadian Judge Christine Reupke held an impromptu clinic and question-and-answer session at the end of the show. Judge Reupke gave the riders valuable advice and feedback on their performances, based on her extensive experience as a judge, Equestrian Canada official and competition organizer.

The BIEL competition circuit is a favorite among Bahamian junior equestrian riders because of the format, based on collegiate competition rules, in which riders and horses are matched by random draw. This provides riders with the exciting opportunity to show their skills in the ring while riding unfamiliar horses, preparing them for the rigors of intercollegiate competition. The competitions are sponsored by Equestrian Bahamas, the national federation for equestrian sport in The Bahamas.

Boxers came from all over to compete in Grand Bahama

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The Boxing Federation of The Bahamas held its first-ever Thanksgiving Boxing Tournament, from November 22-27, at the YMCA Gymnasium in Freeport, Grand Bahama. The Grand Bahama Boxing Association was the host association.

The All-Out Boxing Team represented Grand Bahama, the After Shock Boxing Club, came from New Providence and Long Island and the Cayman Islands were also represented.

Alex Lopez (Cayman Islands) defeated Jason Bethel (Grand Bahama) as the referee stopped the contest in the second round. They fought at the 156 pounds class (novice).

Also on opening night, Tyrone Humes (New Providence) defeated Julin Waldron (Grand Bahama) in a super heavyweight fight. The referee stopped the contest in the first round. Jariaya Francios (Grand Bahama) defeated Lionel Pinder on points in the youth category (147 pounds).

Michael Philistine lost to Keanu Greene in the youth category (180 pounds) as the referee stopped the contest in the second round. Both fighters are from Grand Bahama. Elijah Smith defeated Joni Vega on points in the juniors category (175 pounds). Both fighters are from Grand Bahama

Josiah Smith, from Grand Bahama, lost on points in the high school category (135 pounds) to Mario Goddard, of New Providence. Keano Cox, from Grand Bahama, lost on points to Anai Powell, from Long Island, in the juniors category (140 pounds).

Stanley Dorilus and Malcolm Sweeting, both from New Providence, won gold medals in the youth division (10-year-olds). Tyrone Humes defeated Luthinos McPhee Sr. on points. Both fighters are from Grand Bahama. Devano Dorsette lost to Kendrick Williams as the referee stopped the contest in the second round.

Among the 14-year-olds in the juniors division (121-125 pounds), Lionel Pinder lost by walkover to Elijah Smith, Benito Rolle lost on points to Jariaya Francios and Isiah Francios, from Grand Bahama, defeated Caden Higgs, from New Providence, as the referee stopped the contest in the second round. Josiah Smith defeated Keano Cox on points and Milano Knowles won by walkover against Anai Powell.

The overall winner of the tournament was Grand Bahama with 15 gold and seven silver medals. New Providence won eight gold medals and five silver medals. Long Island won one gold and one silver medal. The Cayman Islands took home one gold medal.

The final boxing event in Grand Bahama is slated for Boxing Day, December 26.

Back to the 400m, Shaunae wins in Monaco

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Bahamian two-time Olympic Champion cruises to victory; Thomas competes in the high jump

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 Shaunae Miller-Uibo wins the final of women’s 400m during the Diamond League athletics meeting at the Louis II stadium in Monaco, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022. AP

Bahamian two-time Olympic Champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo was back at the event she has run most of her career on Wednesday, and back to her winning ways, at the Stade Louis II in Fontvieille, Monaco.

Competing in the women’s 400 meters (m) at the 2022 edition of the Herculis EBS Meeting, the 10th stop on the Diamond League circuit, Miller-Uibo was graceful as ever, winning comfortably in 49.28 seconds. The time was just off her season’s best time of 49.11 seconds and strengthens her position as the number one female quarter-miler in the world. No other athlete has run under 49.49 seconds in the one-lap event this year.

In the absence of the Olympic and World Championships silver medalist Marileidy Paulino, of the Dominican Republic, Jamaican Candice McLeod rose to the occasion, taking the silver medal in a season’s best time of 49.87 seconds. Commonwealth Games Champion Sada Williams, of Barbados, finished third in 50.10 seconds.

For Miller-Uibo, she has indicated an intention to move away from the women’s 400m to focus on the shorter 200m race, and possibly do a heptathlon or two in the not too distant future, but she is in contention for the Diamond League title in the 400m and is certainly taking advantage of that.

In the Silesia Diamond League press conference over the weekend, Miller-Uibo said now that the world championships is over and she has finally won a world title, the goal for the rest of the season is just to let loose and have fun.

She certainly seemed as she was going after a fast time at the start of the race yesterday as she exploded out of the blocks and quickly caught up to the lanes ahead of her. By the midway point of the race, Miller-Uibo was already strides ahead of the rest of the field. She came into the homestretch about seven to eight meters ahead of the nearest competitor and cruised into the tape. Miller-Uibo appeared top ease up about 20-30 meters from the finish line and coasted to the sub 50-seconds clocking.

It might not have been the jaw-dropping time that Miller-Uibo was looking for, but there is still time for her break new barriers in the women’s 400m. It appears she will certainly go after the Diamond League title in that event and there is also the 4th North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Track and Field Championships, set for next weekend at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex in Freeport, Grand Bahama.

Miller-Uibo has been named to the 30-member team for The Bahamas and is listed for the 200 and 400m in that event.

The Wanda Diamond League Final is set for September 7-8 in Zurich, Switzerland.

Miller-Uibo said she is just trying to enjoy the rest of the season and will likely look to finish strong in what could be her last year running the 400m competitively. She has already stated that she will not attempt to be the first woman to go after a third straight Olympic title in the women’s 400m as her focus has shifted toward the 200m and possibly doing the multi events.

It remains to be seen how the transitional period will go.

Meanwhile, also in action in Monaco on Wednesday was Donald Thomas in the men’s high jump.

The former World Champion failed to clear a height, knocking down the bar all three times at his opening height of 2.20m (7′ 2-1/2″). Just two days earlier, Thomas finished tied for sixth in the men’s high jump at the Gyulai István Memorial Hungarian Grand Prix Meet, in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, clearing 2.14m (7’ 0-1/4”).

Thomas has also been named to the NACAC team for Team Bahamas and is expected to come home to compete.

Edric Poitier Named Bowie State Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

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BOWIE, Md. – Edric Poitier has been named the head coach of the Bowie State women’s volleyball program, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Clyde Doughty, Jr. announced Thursday morning. Poitier comes to Bowie State after spending the past season as the head coach at a private high school in Jacksonville, Fla., where he guided the program to a 19-7 overall record and a quarterfinal appearance in the Florida State District Championship.

“After an intensive search it is with great excitement that Coach Edric Poitier has accepted the position as the next head volleyball coach for Bowie State University,” said Doughty, Jr. “Coach Poitier brings a wealth of experience in the field of volleyball.  He is a CIAA veteran and wholly understands what it takes to manage a quality program that will be competitive in the CIAA and NCAA.”

Prior to his high school tenure, Poitier did a one-year stint at Florida State College at Jacksonville in 2019, before serving as the head coach at Savannah State from 2016-2018; Bluefield State College (2013-2016) and Winston-Salem State (2010-2012).

“I would like to express sincere gratitude to VP for Athletics, Mr. Doughty, Jr. and President Dr. Breaux for the opportunity to lead the program at this time in its development,” said Poitier. “I look forward to trying to make the program a viable one within the conference.”

With over 23 years of experience coaching at the collegiate level, one of the most appealing factors about Poitier was that he is no stranger to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Conference. Poitier’s record of accomplishments emphasized on rebuilding programs as he started his head-coaching career with St. Augustine’s College (now St. Augustine University), posting a 113-34 record in five seasons at the helm.  In his first year, he went 14-13 overall, including a 14-6 mark in conference play.  The next four seasons (2000-2003), Poitier recorded 20-plus wins and a conference championship in each season. Poitier went 23-6, including a 19-2 mark in conference play, a conference title and CIAA Coach of the Year in 2000, followed up with a 22-7 overall record, including a perfect 21-0 conference record and CIAA Championship, first round appearance in the NCAA Regionals in 2001.

Poitier guided the Lady Falcons to a 29-3 overall record and 21-0 mark in CIAA action to go along with the program’s third-straight CIAA title while advancing to the second round of the NCAA Regionals in 2002. In his last season at the helm, St. Augustine’s posted a 25-5 overall record extending its win-streak to 63-straight wins over CIAA opponents (21-0), a CIAA championship and the 2003 CIAA Coach of the Year award. Overall,his five-year stint with the Lady Falcons, he compiled a 115-35 overall record and a 99-8 record. He is a three-time CIAA Coach of the Year and is still the only CIAA coach to ever win an NCAA Tournament First Round match.

The Nassau, Bahamas native coached the Bahamas National Women’s Team for nine years from 1992-99 and led the team to two gold medals and three silver medals at the Regional Caribbean Volleyball Championships and was the assistant coach from 1989-92.  Poitier played on the Bahamas Men’s National Team as a setter for 13 years from 1979-92 and won the bronze medal at Commonwealth Volleyball Championship in London in 1981.

Poitier is a 2003 graduate of Saint Augustine’s College with a degree in Criminal Justice. He is married and the father of three children.

The Bowie State women’s volleyball program is slated to begin the 2022 campaign on Sept. 6 at Delaware State.

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