All 2023–24 AOA Basketball Division meetings will begin at 7:30 PM at York High School, except for Week 6, which will be held at Shoeless Joe’s Ale House and Grille, 1480 W. Lake Street, Addison.
Meeting Dates & Schedule
- Week 1 – October 5, 2023 – Tim Loughnane will discuss new business, introduce all of the Hall of Fame members and introduce new members. Jeff Rutledge will provide a new rules presentation and points of emphasis. There also will be AOA Camp testimonials from individuals who attended the camp.
- Week 2 – October 12, 2023 – Dave Romano will have a presentation about free throws and in-bounds. Eddie Burns will have a presentation about professionalism and NFHS rule No. 2.
- Week 3 – October 19, 2023 – Sal Vasta will discuss Arbiter, camps and the IHSA website. John Marino will provide a mechanics presentation.
- Week 4 – October 26, 2023 – Former referee and AOA President Joe Spagnolo returns to present his observations after spending last season as an assistant coach at Hinsdale Central. He will provide his perspective with video support.
- Week 5 – November 2, 2023 – Tim Loughnane will provide a presentation about traveling, identifying the pivot foot, and closely guarded situations. Don Williams will provide content about the different types of fouls we experience throughout games.
- Week 6 – November 9, 2023 – Part 1 IHSA Test Review at Shoeless Joe’s Ale House and recognition of Rich Parsons for his recent introduction into the AOA’s Basketball Hall of Fame.