Meet Rob Hanzlik. It goes without saying he was born into a basketball family, but Rob has had a great career, both on and off the basketball court. As a...
Where have all the officials gone?
Youth sports are in the middle of a crisis. Any idea why? If you said officiating shortage you’re correct. We’ve focused on the state of officiating for the last several...
Bill’s Blog – Generic Terms from a Unique Guy
Irv Brown was Colorado sports through-and-through. He grew up in Denver, played every sport at Denver North HS, graduated from The University of Northern Colorado, coached at Arvada HS, Metro...
Dear Parents: An Open Letter From A Rules Coach
Dear Parents, I am a Gold Crown Rules Coach. You call me “Ref” or “Stripes”, which is fine. I am privileged to have the chance to be an official for...
25th Season Stories – Vic
Gold Crown Basketball League memories aren't only for the participants, they are also for the parents and coaches. In this case, it's for Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports. Six years...
25th Season Stories – Blake
Meet Blake Olson! As a proud graduate of the Gold Crown class of 2003, he played in the Highlands Ranch feeder program for four years. During college, Blake also worked...
C2C Pathways – Field Trip To Apex Systems
Our C2C (Clubhouse to College/Career) Pathways to Success program is back in full swing for 2019. This year, 13 Clubhouse members and alumni are in the program which focuses on...
25th Season Stories – Kira
From the Gold Crown Field House to the Ivy League, Kira Emsbo has being playing basketball for years. Kira and her twin sister, Camille, have been part of Gold Crown...
25th Season Stories – Josh
You might have watched him compete in the NCAA National Championship Game two years ago, but did you know he also used to play at the Gold Crown Field House?...
25th Season Stories – Brian
Meet Brian Hutt, Gold Crown Class of 1998. Not only is Brian one of our 25 Alumni Stories, but he also continues to stay involved with Gold Crown Basketball by...