VARSITY PRACTICE SCHEDULE - WEEK ONE

Many have asked about the practice schedule for the first week of the season.  Here is the schedule for week one.  Practices will be at Island Lake School.
November 19 and 20  10AM -12:00 and 4:00-6:00
November 21  10AM -12:00
November 22 No Practice, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
November 23  5PM-7:00
November 24 Scrimmage at Rosemount 9AM

Our chemical information and picture night will be November 26 at 6:30.

GO MUSTANGS!

9th Grade Try-Outs

We are pleased to announce the dates for 9th grade try-outs.  Try-outs will be held at Mounds View High School on the following dates:

November 1 6:00-8:00 PM
November 5 6:00-8:00 PM
November 7 5:30-7:00 PM

All players trying out must register for basketball through the activities office once registration begins.  Players who do not make the team will receive a refund.  Candidates should arrive ready to play and compete each day of try-outs!

GO MUSTANGS!!

NEW OPEN GYM POLICY

We would like to announce that we are requiring a current Mounds View High School student identification for admittance to open gym.  DON'T FORGET YOU I.D.!!  Go Mustangs!

OPEN GYM SCHEDULE

We have been very pleased with our attendance at open gym so far this fall.  Open gym is a great opportunity for players to get ready for the upcoming season.  All Mustang players are encouraged to attend.  Here is the schedule for the rest of October and early November:

October 8, 9, 11, 15, 16 (back gym), 22, 24, 29, 30.

November 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15.

The gym will be open from 6:30-8:30.

GO MUSTANGS!

Dave Leiser Named Head Coach of the Mustangs

Dear Mounds View Basketball Families:

We are pleased to announce that Dave Leiser has accepted our head boys’ basketball coaching position. His acceptance comes after an extensive search, two rounds of interviews and considerable local, regional and national interest in this position. 

Dave is a 1987 graduate of Mounds View High School. He has been an assistant in the program for twenty years. He was also the 2002 Aflac National Assistant Coach of the year. Dave brings to our program knowledge of our community, tradition and expectations. He understands what this program has accomplished, but also understands the needs of the program moving forward.

Dave will be only the third coach in our program’s storied history. Although our boys’ basketball team has accomplished great things, we look forward to the new perspective he will bring to our program.

As our community welcomes Dave in his new role, please join me in supporting his vision for the promising next chapter of Mustang basketball.

Sincerely,

Bob Madison

Activities Director

Head Coach Update

April 19, 2012

Dear Mounds View Basketball Families:

Now that our season and banquet has concluded, I wanted to update you on our process
on determining our new head boys’ basketball coach. Right now our position has been
posted and we’ve been taking applications for about a month. I am currently in the
process of reviewing those who have applied and am analyzing their experience and
references prior to interviewing.

In the next week I will convene an interview committee who will act in an advisory
fashion. The committee will consist of two Mounds View Coaches, returning student-
athletes, parents, a former player, and a community member. My goal is to begin
interviewing shortly after convening the committee.

This is an exciting time for our basketball program. I appreciate your interest and support
in continuing our strong tradition.

Sincerely,

Robert Madison Jr.
Activities Director

Team First..

Senior co-captain, Kevin Sharpe, talks with Dave La Vaque of the StarTribune.

http://www.mnbasketballhub.com/news_article/show/129339?referrer_id=368863

Friday Night Highlights

The Mustangs capped off a special night by defeating East Ridge 54-48.  More pictures to come soon.

Little Eyes Upon You

There are little eyes upon you

and they're watching night and day.

There are little ears that quickly

take in every word you say.

There are little hands all eager

to do anything you do;

And a little boy who's dreaming

of the day he'll be like you.

You're the little fellow's idol,

you're the wisest of the wise.

In his little mind about you

no suspicions ever rise.

He believes in you devoutly,

holds all you say and do;

He will say and do, in your way

when he's grown up just like you.

There's a wide-eyed little fellow

who believes you're always right;

and his eyes are always opened,

and he watches day and night.

You are setting an example

every day in all you do;

For the little boy who's waiting

to grow up to be just like you.

Author Unknown

Kauls Court Dedication/Alumni Night, Friday 1/13

Please join us Friday night at 7pm for the dedication of "Kauls Court" before the East Ridge game.  While the ceremony will specifically honor Coach's contributions to Mounds View High School, the night also represents a celebration of the legacy of Mustang basketball alumni that have created the incredible tradition that is Mustang Basketball.

The ceremony will begin prior to the varsity game at 7pm and there will be food and refreshments following the game.  We hope you can be there!

Leaving legend: Retiring Mounds View coach Zig Kauls has had an unforgettable ride - TwinCities.com

PODCAST: Mike Max (WCCO) - Jan 12th, 2012

JANUARY VARSITY PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Boys Varsity practice schedule.  Click on this link.

PERKINS OF ARDEN HILLS HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT BRACKETS

All Mustangs Boys Basketball teams will participate in the upcoming Perkins of Arden Hills Holiday Tournament hosted by Bethel University December 27 - 29.  Varsity, JV, Sophomre, and 9th grade tournament barackets can be seen by clicking on the links above.  Good luck Mustang Hoops.

Mustang hoops open Ziggy's final season at the helm - Press Publications

Mustang hoops open Ziggy's final season at the helm - Press Publications
ARDEN HILLS — Mounds View Mustangs senior captain Kevin Sharpe
will take many lessons from long-time coach Ziggy Kauls, and some
are quite simple.

Bulletin Preview

MVHS Boys Basketball Fan & Player Apparel

Players and fans can now order this year's apparel through this link. 
(http://www.athleticoutfitters.biz/sports-accessories.html?page=shop.browse&category_id=36)

JV/Varsity Player Survey

This message only applies to JV/Varsity basketball players.  Please fill out this survey by MONDAY DECEMBER 5th so your responses can be included in the game programs.

2011-2012 VARSITY PRACTICE SCHEDULE NOVEMBER-DECEMBER

The first two months of practice schedule is now available.  There may be changes due to possible scheduling conflicts due to results of other winter activities or unforseen events.

FALL LEAGUE CHANGES AND INFORMATION

Concordia University  fall league played on Sundays has been CANCELLED.
Instead, we have entered TWO teams in the Breakdown Fall League played at Bloomington Kennedy High School with games scheduled on Saturdays,  October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19.  Each team will play TWO games on each date.  As in summer events, our teams will be designated as Varsity and JV . Players  are free to play on both teams, if necessary.  Because a number MV fall sport athletes may not be available on the earlier dates, no permanent rosters will be formed.  We invite all prospective basketball players, grades 9 - 12 who have filled out their information form  to E-mail Coach Zig Kauls zkauls@comcast.net  and list the dates you would like to play .  Rosters will be filled as needed from week to week, using available players.
There will be NO CHARGE to participants. (Mounds View Slam Dunkers would be happy to accept a  voluntary donation of $5.00 - $10.00 for each date played.)

SIGN UP FOR BASKETBALL.

Sign up for basketball by clicking on http://goo.gl/9AZUi and completing the form.

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The countdown clock is telling you to start conditioning and training for tryouts.

9th graders will try out October 31 - November 4.

10th - 12th grade tryouts November 21 - 23.

Coach Kauls Announces Retirement After 2011-2012 Season.

UPDATE: From the Star Tribune "HUB":
Mounds View's Kauls retiring after this season | MN Basketball Hub



The following is the official release issued by Mounds View this afternoon.

Coach Kauls to retire after 45th year leading Mounds View High School boys’ basketball

September 8, 2011 – Mounds View High School’s long-time coach Ziggy Kauls announced today that he will retire at the end of the upcoming 2011-2012 boys’ basketball season – his 45th year as head coach. In a meeting with his players, Kauls reflected on his career and encouraged the students to focus their attention on the upcoming season and accomplish their goals together.

“It’s been an amazing experience being a part of Mustang basketball, but it’s never been about me,” said Kauls. “I’ve enjoyed incredible loyalty and remarkable consistency in my coaching staff, but the true success of this program belongs to the hundreds of players who have upheld our traditions and embraced teamwork over the decades. I’ll miss them all very much, and I’ll be watching the future of this program with a lot of pride.”

Like many in the Mounds View High School community, activities director Bob Madison considers Kauls a rare coaching legend who truly earned his remarkable reputation.

“Mustang basketball enjoys a tradition of special basketball teams, and for 45 years now, Coach Kauls has led those teams with pride and passion,” said Madison. “His records and accomplishments are amazing, but what’s equally impressive is how he instilled in his players the qualities of being a Mustang – teamwork, character and respect. His contributions have been invaluable. He will be missed, but he leaves behind a tradition of success that Mounds View can model.”

Kauls joined Mounds View basketball in 1967, becoming and remaining only the second coach in the school’s history. During his career, his teams have made 12 state tournament appearances with two state championships and 12 conference championships. His teams have included three Mr. Basketball Award winners (Steve Schlotthauer, 1986; Nick Horvath, 1999; and Travis Busch, 2005). With more than 700 victories, Kauls ranks as the 3rd all-time winningest coach in Minnesota history, earning Hall of Fame recognition by both the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association (2006) and the Minnesota State High School League (2011).

At the conclusion of the 2011-2012 season, Madison will lead a search for a new head coach to be named by spring 2012.

MEETING OF RETURNING BASKETBALL PLAYERS IMMEDIATELY AFTER SCHOOL ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, IN FORUM.

This will be an important meeting for all returning basketball players. Go to the forum immediately after school. If you are out for a fall sport, you will go to practice after the meeting.

BASKETBALL MEETING FOR RETURNING PLAYERS CANCELLED UNTIL A DATE TBA

The meeting will be rescheduled at a TBA.

A number of athletes are out of town and unable to attend the meeting on August. 11

Coach Zig Kauls