Lake County Hall of Fame Induction
Gerald “King” Coleman
For IMMEDIATE Release
September 18, 2008
Midlane Country Club
4555 W. Yorkhouse Rd
Wadsworth, IL 60083
Phone: (847)-623-4653
6:00-7:00 pm - Reception
7:00pm- Dinner
Your reservation ($50) may be purchased by contacting
Bill Devore
Executive Director
College Foundation
Location B152
Voice…(847) 543-2640
Fax….(847) 223-2908
E-mail bdevore@clcillinois.edu
Coach Coleman is a 1972 graduate of North Chicago High School and played on the team with the most wins in school history-28. Coach Coleman previous basketball experience includes a tour in Belgium as a player coach and was the Girls Coach at NCCHS from 1999 to 2004. Entering his 4th season as the Head Coach of the boys’ team at NCCHS, Expectations for success are anticipated. Last season, the team had a record of 25-5 eventually losing to state champion Marshall at the Super- Sectionals.
Additionally, Coleman was named District 6 Coach of the year. This past season, Kentrall Wilson, Deshawn Chambliss and Keith Ford were named to the All-Conference and All-Lake County. Keith Ford was also named to the All-State team. The last player named to an All- State team was in 1975.
Program Description
The team won the St. Patrick’s Thanksgiving Tournament and again were the Prairie Division Champs before winning the 3 A Regional and 3 A Sectional Finals. Lost to Zion Benton in an exciting home game for the Conference Championship where Michael Turner’s jersey was retired.
The sophomore and freshmen teams also were very successful and our 8th grade middle school team was also the Lakeside Conference Championships.
Coach Coleman is a motivator for players on the court and more importantly in the classroom. The program provides opportunities to participate in the off season that helps to further the athletes’ abilities and improve their options to obtain a college scholarship. Three players from this past season sign with Morton College.
Contact: Jim Hentchel, Athletics Manager, jhentschel@nchi.lfc.edu