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Table of Contents

DEVELOPMENT 4
Joe Edwards
Patrick Okafor
Mike White
Andre Joseph
Ricky Huckaby
Dominique Keller

Hollis Giles

COMMITMENT 8
Coaching Philosophy

Have I Made A Difference

Biography

SUCCESS 13
Rules for Academic Success
Attendance Sheet
Grade Sheet
Study/Class Schedule
Degree Check

Classroom Tips & Resources

ACCOUNTABILITY 18
10 Rebel Commitments
To Remain a Rebel
Fall & Spring Evaluations
Press Tips

Hold The Rope

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DISCIPLINE

DEVELOPMENT
ACCOUNTABILITY

PERSEVERANCE
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Joe Edwards

DEVELOPMENT
1996-97 All-American
The oldest of six in his hometown of Eunice, Louisiana, Joe Edwards was a young
man with considerable potential on the court tempered by mounting responsibili-
ties at home. However, fate intervened to bring Joe to Lee College. While Coach
Roy Champagne was in Louisiana to recruit another player, he spotted Joe regularly
putting 37 points per game on the board in high school play. Coach Roy had a
tough time convincing Edwards’s mother to let him leave home to play basketball in
Baytown, Texas, but was eventually successful in his recruiting effort.
After seeing Edwards’s potential to become a truly great player, Joe was redshirted
his first year by the Lee coaching staff. Even though he only played for an average of
13 minutes on the court his freshman season, he managed to post 10 points during
that short court time. Known for his extreme endurance on the court, his sopho-
more year at Lee saw the hard work and talent finally coming to bear for the Runnin’
Rebels, as Edwards averaged 26.5 points per game and posted 20+ points per game
in 20 out of 22 conference games that season, capping off his Lee College career as
Lee College’s first All-American player.

Patrick Okafor
1999-00 All-American
In the history of great Lee College basketball players, many were endowed with
tremendous natural talent. Such was the case of Patrick Okafor, but it was his ability
to learn and in a systematic way apply newly found knowledge and understanding
that made him stand apart, leading to his appointment to the 99-00 All American
team.
Okafor took a fundamental approach to basketball, observing other players, study-
ing the game itself, and tweaking what he saw worked for others with his own spe-
cial style. His systematic approach to the game even caused him to keep a record
of how often he went to the free throw line.
During his time at Lee College, Patrick was able to develop a playing style described
as “chin basketball”, in which the ball is kept high when handling, forbidding oppo-
nents access to interfere with handling or shooting. This made him one of the best
post players in Lee College History, and allowed him to go on to a successful career
with the University of Houston.

Mike White
2005-06 All-American
If there is a great story about coming to Lee College a good man, and leaving an
even better one, then Mike White’s story is it. Mike came to Lee from Northwest
Louisiana from under the shadow of his all-conference older brother. In the begin-
ning, he was a reserved player who did not socialize or spend much time talking
with his teammates. After a month on the team, Mike even entertained the idea of
quitting, but decided to stick with it.
The results speak for themselves: White first hit the court with the Running rebels
carrying 288lb on his 6’ 4” frame, with 19.8% body fat. Through hard work, dedica-
tion to a goal, and perseverance, he stepped off the court as a Running rebel for
the last time at 238lb. with 8.5% body fat. His inner competitive spirit had become
obvious to all, and his introversion was replaced with an aggressive style who drew
300 fouls his freshman year as a post player.
Such development was obvious to Indiana University recruiters who picked him up
to play for them after his time at Lee College was done.

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Andre Joseph 2000-02

Houston native Andre Joseph was first introduced to Lee College basketball as a high school player
in the High School Classic Tournament at Lee College his sophomore year. After a year with Steven
F. Austin University, Andre landed at Lee College as part of arguably the best class of Runnin’ Reb-
els, one of two in the top 100 in America. Andre made his contribution to the team as an offensive
powerhouse. Even after averaging 19 points per game the night before, he could be found trying to
improve his shooting on his own the next morning.
Andre’s initiative to learn offense, and tenacity to stick with his development allowed him to be a
pivotal part of the 23-9 record team his sophomore year. His performance did not end there, carrying
him on to play for Oregon in the Pac 10 (a personal dream), where he was named Pac 10 newcomer of
the year and played alongside two future NBA players all the way to the Elite Eight.

Ricky Huckaby 2001-04

Leaving his hometown of Mexia , Tx, Ricky initially signed with the University of Houston, but decided
that Lee College would be the place to hone his shooting skills and personal development. Arriving in
Baytown, coaches and fans soon realized that what Ricky lacked In shooting skill, he made up for with
his unbelievably fast ball handling and determinatinon to improve.
After red shirting his second year due to a broken wrist, Ricky returned to with vengeance to improve
himself as a Runnin’ Rebel. He stayed before and after regular team practices to improve his individual
skills, listened intently to coaches without complaining, and soon found himself at the center of one
of Lee Colleges all-time greatest teams. That year (2003-04) Ricky and the team pulled out a 23-9
record with 11 straight conference wins.
After his time with Lee College, Huckaby went on to play Division II ball with Texas A&M, Commerce
and professionally overseas

Dominique Keller 2006-08

A legend from the Golden Triangle, Port Arthur native Dominique Keller turned down attractive offers
from other colleges in order to grow and mature at Lee College. Lee has a history as a place where
just about anyone can find a home to develop as an individual and Dominique took advantage of the
fertile grounds at Lee.
As part of his development, coaches prompted Keller to play different positions, learning the nuances
of each position. He took advantage of these opportunities to become the leading scorer in the con-
ference and second in the country.
But, basketball is not all about knowledge, it is a game of willpower to keep going and pushing
harder. Dominique played hard, refusing to give up, taking pride not only in his school, but a personal
pride in his individual performance. Keller transferred to Illinois.

Hollis Giles 2006-08

The story of Houston native is not one of an immediate rise to prominence on the court, rather it is a
meandering story of determination which pays off with eventual success. In the 04-05 season Giles
originally was not able to make the team, despite trying out. In 2005, Giles approached Coach Cham-
paigne with a burning desire to be a part of the team, even if it was not on the court playing. Seeing
the rare but valuable qualities of resilience, and old-fashioned grit, Champaigne gave him a spot on
the team as a manager/camera man.
The story could have ended there, but it was just the beginning of Hollis’ legacy at Lee College. He ap-
plied his work ethic to his position as manager/camera man, and used that time to develop a maturity
and understanding of the game that would benefit him greatly when he finally secured a player’s spot
on the team in 2006. From then until his final days on the court for lee in 2008, Giles became a lead-
ing scorer for Lee, and the second leading scorer in the conference league. Giles went on to play in
Georgetown, Kentucky, a traditionally nationally ranked NAIA school.

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3All
Americans

12
Professional
Players

80%
Graduation Rate

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COMMITMENT
 Roy Champagne, Head Coach

Philosophy
I believe in the dignity and self-worth of every individual. Extracurricular
activities open an opportunity to ensure high self-esteem and self-worth.
My philosophy centers around teaching life skills through coaching to every
individual.

My most important attribute, as a coach, is my ability to communicate.

The quality of what I get across to my players is directly related to the quality
COMMITMENT

of my communication. What I would hope to instill in my players is a constant

desire to be successful. Obviously, we all have different dreams and ideas of
what we want to create for our lives. In addition, I’m very clear that who you
know, where you go and what you own are not the true measure of personal
success. To me, success is the ongoing process of striving to become more. It
is the opportunity to continually grow emotionally, socially, spiritually, physi-
ologically, intellectually, and financially while contributing in some positive
way to others. The “Success Road” is always under construction. Is it a progres-
sive course, not an end to be reached. Success is simply preparation coming
face to face with opportunity.

It is very important that I be organized. People will respond in a more

positive manner, when they are challenged. It is my job to know the strengths
and weaknesses of my players and program. Understanding this I will never
ask a player to attempt something he is not capable of doing. I believe a
coach should lead by example. Thus, striving to maintain the highest stan-
dards, beliefs, integrity—looking after the smallest detail, sticking to the
basics, going the extra mile.

Competition places an unbelievable amount of pressure on young

athletes. It is vital that a coach help his players understand that without error
there would be no competitive sports. I believe that a prime ingredient in the
making of a champion is this conquering of the fear of making a mistake. This
is accomplished by believing in F.E.F.; have FUN, be ENTHUSIASTIC, and stick
to the FUNDAMENTALS.

No great task was ever accomplished without the discipline to work hard.
Success is not something that is inherited, rather it is gained the old fashion
way. It must be earned. Through it all, one must realize that there is no substi-
tute for hard work.

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 Have I Made A Difference?

COMMITMENT
When I look back at my career, my definition of suc-

cess will be, did I make a difference? Did I make a

difference on this campus? Did I make a difference

in people’s lives? Are my players better off now than

they were when they arrived? Have I prepared them

for life? If I can answer yes to those questions, and if

I’ve accomplished those goals, then I’ve had success.

Roy Champagne

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 Roy Champagne, Head Coach

Biography
As head Basketball coach, Champagne has a career record of 161 - 197
(.449) and has built a strong foundation that will enable the Runnin’ Rebels
to soar to new heights. As well as being head coach, Champagne has been
active in the Louisiana AAU circuit since 1987. He successfully led his AAU
17-and-under squad, Team Acadiana, to a state championship and ranked
6th nationally in 1987.

Before accepting the head coaching job at Lee College,Champagne

COMMITMENT

served as an assistant coach for two seasons with the Rebels. Champagne
received his bachelors in General Studies from the University of Southwest-
ern Louisiana in 1993. A native of Virginia Beach, VA, Champagne was raised
in Louisiana. He graduated from St. Thomas More Catholic High School in
Lafayette, La. Champagne and his wife, Michelle, have two children, Cath-
erine and Carson.

Quick Facts

Head coach of Louisiana Stars where

16-and-under won national champion-
ship. 17-and-under finished 4th in the na-
tion, and produced 7 NBA players, 1991.

Coached Runnin’ Rebels to a 23-9

season record. Winning a record 11
straight Region XIV conference games
and advanced to the Region XIV Semi-
final game, 2001-2002.

Head Coach for Runnin’ Rebels since

1995 with 80% graduation rate and 3 All-
Americans as well as 12 professional play-
ers under his tenure.
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 Rules for Academic Success

To be a successful scholar-athlete, you must complete and pass you academic classes. To be a successful basket-
ball player and attend a Division One (D1) school, you must take your academics seriously and graduate with a
transferable degree. To remain a Lee College Rebel, you must follow the rules established or accept the conse-
quences. Below are the penalties for each expectation not met.

Rule I:

Grade sheets will be handed out every other week. All players are to turn in
their COMPLETED grade sheet by the following Friday meeting. When grade
sheets are not returned at all or not completed, the following consequences
will be enforced:

• 1st offense - 5x5=5 miles at 5AM

• 2nd offense - Suspended next game

• 3rd offense - Suspended semester

Rule II:

Attendance Sheets will be handed out every Friday and is to be returned the
SUCCESS

following Friday meeting. When an attendance sheet is not returned at all or

not completed, the following consequences will be enforced:

• 5 Push up suicides for every non-completion

• 5x5+\=5 miles at 5AM not turning it in

• 10 cycles for every missed class/excessive tardies

• 1 game suspension for every 3 unexcused absences

Rule III:

If for some reason a class is cancelled, it is your responsibility to immediately

contact Ms. Moreno informing her which class and time was cancelled.

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Attendance sheets are for student athletes to have their
teacher sign off for attendance at every class.

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Grade sheets are handed out every other week to be

completed and returned the following week.

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 Daily study and class schedules are gathered for each student
athlete to aid in time management and scheduling.
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Degree checklists layout each students degree plan in order

to track progress throughout the year.

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 Academic Tips & Resources
Classroom Do’s
• Be sure to have your book everyday in class and
paper out ready to begin class
• Turn your phone off
• Arrive to class 5 minutes early
• Sit in the first 3 rows!
• Answer and ask a question once a week
• Have a backpack with appropriate supplies
• Respect the class by limiting peer-to-peer con-
versations
• Be sure to stay for the entire class time
• Attend class everyday
• Plan and organize your work; stay up to date,
don’t get behind
• Plan your study time
• Have a quite place to work
• Have a routine
• Develop self-discipline
• Make a commitment to work hard
• Be your best as a student, not just a player
• Try to develop an interest in class
Classroom Don’ts
• Wait for help, get it immediately
• Put off studying or tackling assignments
• Answer your phone or text message
• No food or drinks are allowed
• Sit in the corners or back of the classroom
• Sleep in class
Tutoring
Free tutoring is available to students for most major subjects:
• The Writing Center offers online and face-to-face help
with writing assignments.
• The Math Lab offers face-to-face help with math home-
work.
• Supplemental Instruciton offers one-on-one peer tu-
toring in specified subject areas
Workshops
The Counseling Center offers a variety of free academic work-
shops throughout the year:
• Distance Education
• How College is Different Than High School
• The Art of Taking Good Notes
• Test Taking Tips
• Time Management
• Plagiarism: What It Is And Is Not
• How To Use MyLC Campus
• Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills
• Success Strategies For Our Most Difficult Courses
Life Skills
The Rebel Program provides additional Life Skills classes specifi-
cally designed for the basketball team which covers topics such
as time management, study habits, alcohol and drug abuse, sex
education, nutrition, and more.
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Academic Advising
The role of the Student Athlete Academic Advisor is to assist stu-
dent-athletes in accomplishing their educational, career, and life
objectives through:
• Monitoring daily academic progress
• Enhancing opportunities for academic success
• Maintaining a supportive environment
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DISCIPLINE

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The 10 Commitments of a Runnin Rebel

1 I will be on time
Everyone will be on time for sched-
uled events. Classes, weight lighting,
7 I will dress appropriately
practice, rehabilitation, study hall,
team meetings, and breakfast check.
Most everyone on campus and a lot
of off-campus people will know you
are a Runnin’ Rebel. The image you
project will be a reflection on all of
us. Do not dress to draw attention
to yourself. Remember—‘you never
have a second chance to make a first

2 I will be in class
Everyone is expected to be in class
and sit in the front three rows. Any
impression’.

absences (class skips) will be grounds

for punishment. Should an emer-
gency arise, call the coaching staff
immediately.
8 I will take pride in our facilities
Our program has come a long way in
its appearance in three short years.
We take pride in keeping what we
have neat and clean. We have good
equipment, uniforms, travels bags,

3 I will study
Everyone has an obligation to uphold
a respectable Grade Point Average
weight room, locker-room etc—we
have what many wish they had, be
proud.
(G.P.A.). Those players who fall below
standards will be required to attend
study hall sessions. Our goal is to
acquire a team G.P.A. of 2.7.
9 Iexcellence
will believe in the pursuit of
Our philosophy is built on the idea
of achieving one’s potential…being
4 I will get rest
It is important that each of you get
enough sleep to be at your best each
the best we can be. Everyone in our
program must be committed to the
pursuit of excellence in all areas of
day. You cannot recoup that which his life.
you have wasted.

5 I will eat right

It is important that you eat properly.
10 I will not lie, cheat, or steal
‘To thine own self be true..thou can-
not then be false to any man…’
You must eat the proper foods to per-
form your best. Remember the most
important meal is breakfast…there
will be a mandatory breakfast check
during the week. I, _______________ commit.

6 Iandwillsmoking
avoid drinking, drug use,
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Our team rules prohibit the use of

alcohol, drugs, and smoking. We
discourage the use of any of these for
your success now and later in your life
after graduation. If you choose to use,
you choose to lose your scholarship.

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 To Remain a Rebel

To Stay Here:

1. Be committed to your academics – Know you catalog… make a plan… get a degree. Go to class everyday.

Be on time. Sit up front. Take good notes. Do all extra work possible. Plan ahead and talk to your professor
when we travel or when you are having a problem. Get tutors when you need them.
2. Be committed to having character and class – Treat professors, support staff, student assistants, and all you
meet with respect. Treat other people the way you want to be treated. Moody people are rude. Remember
to smile, to say please, thank you, yes sir, yes ma’am, and give people the benefit of the doubt.
3. Be committed to doing the right thing – We have plenty of school rules… know them. Realize if you just try
to do the right thing you will be okay. Try to do the right thing and you are as close to perfect as any person
can be.
4. Be committed to the program – We realize that our players are in a fish bowl at Lee College. Every word and
action will be watched. Our programs’ reputation provides many opportunities yet brings many responsibil-
ities. We must be committed to build on to the tradition of our program and respect those that have gone
before us and paid the price to help rebuild the program.

To Play Here:

1. Be committed to hard work – Our program is built on the concept that hard work pays off. We believe that

we work harder than anyone else… and because of that we always expect to win. There is a reason we will
be the best… we work at it.
2. Be committed to becoming a smart player – Our players must be ready to learn. We believe we work
smarter than anyone else… and because of that we always expect to win. There is a reason we will be the
best… We work at it.
3. Be committed to our team attitude concept – We must have players who believe in our team concept. Our
program is built on the concept that the team/program is bigger than any single player… We need players
who are willing to sacrifice.
4. Be committed to a winning attitude – Our players must be committed to winning, but understand we don’t
measure our success by winning alone. Each time we play we evaluate ourselves on reaching our potential.
The true test for our team is to play against the game not just our opponent. We never quit. We are always
looking for ways to improve.

To Win Here:

1. Believe in the system – Commit yourself to our philosophy, to our system of play. Be a sponge and soak up
the concepts of how we play. Learn your role… then ACCEPT yours and do it the best you can.
2. Believe in yourself – Play with confidence… think positively… realize you are a great player in a great pro-
gram. Don’t get down when you play poorly… realize you were chosen to be here… be a leader. Lead by
example.
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3. Believe in your teammates – Communicate with each other… help each other. Remember Together
Everyone Achieves More (T.E.A.M.). Encourage each other and support each other. Don’t ever forget the
importance of the shell around the team. Be a friend. We understand that we are all different—be tolerant
of teammates and others
4. Believe in your coaches – Know that your coaches are trying to make you better people and players. Ask
questions… don’t whine and complain. Learn to take tough coaching. You must believe that the coaches
are doing what they think is right for the team and you.

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 Press Tips

The best rule to follow is:

Praise your teammates and your
coaches for your success. Be co-op-
erative and informative without “put-
ting our business on the street”

NEVER EVER:
• Compare coaches or teammates
(they’re all good)
• Discuss strategy of upcoming
games (be general)
• Downgrade an opponent (praise
them)
• Be critical of your coaches, team-
mates, or administration
• Give an opponent a statement
that he could use against you
• Talk “off the record” (there is no
such thing)
• Use of of I’s (use we’s)

When giving interviews after games or

any other time, remember this:
• A winner credits his “good luck”
for winning, even though it isn’t
good luck.
• A loser blames his “bad luck” for
losing, even though it isn’t bad
luck.
• When we in, we say we were
fortunate and had good luck.
• When we lose, we say we just
didn’t play well enough to win.
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 The
Rebel
Program

State-of-the-art
training facilities.
Intense strength & conditioning program.
Team doctor of Houston Astros & Texans.

First-class travel
accommodations.

Media coverage of
games includes radio
broadcasts with PSN
Sports and post-game
interviews with the
local paper, The Bay-
town Sun.

Region XIV has

produced the
highest number Community services
opportunities.
of D1 players in
Junior College
Basketball.

Luxury apartments
with gated entrances.
Located in Baytown,
Texas.

20 miles South-
east of Houston.
When you're asked to run, DO

IT. When you're asked to lift

weights with intensity, DO IT.

When you're asked to eat and

rest, DO IT. When you're asked

to compete, DO IT and DO IT

with total COMMITMENT. Nev-

er let go of your commitment

and intensity towards a Cham-

pionship. Always overcome

and always...HOLD THE ROPE!

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Runnin’ Rebels Basketball
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