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Behind the Mic: Employee Evaluations

March 10, 2015 By Gary Laubach Leave a Comment

Generally speaking, I would think everyone who is employee is evaluated at some point on their performance.  Most of us have nervously and, hopefully, eagerly awaited the trip to the boss’ office so that he or she can assess your past year’s work, ask for comments, offer you suggestions to improve, and set the goals…

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The SportsTalk Shop: “Districts & Regionals” Video Recaps

By Chris Michael Leave a Comment

Last week here at the “SportsTalk Shop,” I examined the top stories, teams and individuals involved in this year’s District XI boys and girls basketball tournament.  As always, the RCN crew did their usual outstanding job, bringing all the sights and sounds of the local playoffs to our viewers–their schedules stretched to the limit to…

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The SportsTalk Shop: HS Hoops – District XI Recaps

March 4, 2015 By Chris Michael Leave a Comment

It was another fun (and extremely hectic) District XI playoff season for us at RCN-TV.  A huge “THANK YOU” to all the representatives of the district, the athletic directors, coaches, statisticians (especially Bob & Pat Whirl!) and everyone involved in the tournament.  The playoffs were not without their share of exciting moments, a few upsets…

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Behind the Mic: It Is Time

March 2, 2015 By Gary Laubach Leave a Comment

It is time! And this is a double entendre.  It is time to introduce a play clock in Pennsylvania high school basketball.  In other words, it is time for time!  There are currently eight states that use the shot clock in high school.  They are California, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Rhode…

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Behind the Mic: Recruiting – At Its Worst

February 23, 2015 By Gary Laubach Leave a Comment

The word “recruiting” in high school sports is certainly a derogatory term.  Schools who feel victimized believe another institution has invaded their territory to grab one of their finest athletes in order to make their own team stronger.  Both public and private schools have been accused of “recruiting”.  Private schools can be a bit more…

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