ORANGEBURG, SC—South Carolina State men's assistant basketball coach Rio Pitt will attend the Athletes In Action (AIA) HBCU Coaches Retreat held June 5-7 in Xenia, Ohio.

"I'm very thankful for the opportunity that head coach Murray Garvin has provided by allowing me to participate in this event," said Pitt. "He believes in his coaching staff and wants to you to reach your highest potential professionally. I plan to absorb as much information possible and represent this university well."

CBS College Basketball Analyst Clark Kellogg along with other distinguished coaches will be on hand to provide their perspectives on personal and professional growth, leadership development, and spiritual encouragement.

"What a great opportunity for Coach Pitt to attend a retreat aimed at some of the outstanding coaches from HBCU'S from across the country" said Garvin. "He will have the chance to network and learn from some of the best and most influential people in college basketball."

Pitt a former standout with the Bulldog basketball team, is in his fourth season as an assistant and is responsible for team travel, developing post players, recruiting, on the floor coaching as well as serving as video coordinator and basketball operations.

A native of Brooklyn, NY he earned his bachelor's degree in sociology from SC State in 2011, and is a member of several professional organizations, including the Black Coaches Association (BCA), and Omega Psi Phi, Inc.
 
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RETREAT SCHEDULE DATES:  JUNE 5-7, 2015

Presenters will be:

• Clark Kellogg - CBS College Basketball Analyst
• Jim Haney - NABC Executive Director
• Panel of Coaches will be:  Willis Wilson , Tim Carter ,Greg Jackson, Mike Bernard , Dr. Alfonso Scandrett

Our time will include:

• Discussion on navigating and building a culture that works
• Discussion on leading yourself well and leading others
• Group breakouts, panel discussions and presentations
• Optional activities: golf, hoops, Asst. Coach breakouts and time for chalk talks

Friday Night

• 4 PM - 6 PM  Check in
• 6:30 PM  Welcome and Dinner
• The Leadership Journey: Mike Bernard – Tim Carter to Intro

Saturday AM

• Personal Growth and Principles on Creating Culture
• Devotional  - Dr Alphonso Scandrett  - His Story and Gods Word
• Clark Kellogg  - Personal Growth: Leading yourself in the journey
• Willis Wilson – Building a Culture that works

Saturday 12:30 PM:  Optional Breakout Activities

Saturday PM

• Greg Jackson – Leadership Journey
• Panel Discussion - TC facilitate - Donnie, Mike, Greg, Alfonso, Dale (Character Coach aspect)

Sunday AM:  Having Impact and Debrief the weekend

• Jim Haney – Impact that lasts
• Breakouts

Retreat wraps up at 11 AM.