McNeely, Clifton 1976-07-20
Clifton McNeely discusses his 13-year career as head basketball coach at Pampa High School, coaching and player attitudes there, and the formula needed for a winning team.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Clifton McNeely
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 20, 1976
Location: Irving, Texas
Interviewer: Steven Gamble
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Background,
Graduated from Texas Wesleyan College,
Job offer at Pampa, Texas,
Head basketball coach at Pampa (13 years),
"Pee Wee" league for basketball,
Fundamentals,
Typical practice schedule,
Techniques,
Jimmy Bond,
All-American High School Hall of Fame,
Pasadena Nazarene College,
"Little Southwest Conference",
Outstanding players in early years,
Christian influence on team,
Keeping contact with former players.
Tape 1, Side 2: Twenty-five year basketball reunion in Austin, Texas,
Regional play (1958),
Harvester Field House,
Playing in Pampa Junior High School gym,
District games—"Sell outs",
Winning streak,
Hard working teams,
Toughest opponent,
Interest in basketball,
Coordination,
Height,
Coaching,
Philosophy,
Recruiting,
Defense,
Coaching opportunities at college level,
Support for Pampa basketball,
Gifts from Pampa supporters,
Newspaper and radio coverage of games,
Developing players (football vs. basketball).
Tape 2, Side 1: Relationship of football and basketball,
Continuity in coaching,
"Success breeds success",
Discipline,
Practicing fundamentals,
Recreation program,
Turnover rate,
Practice sessions,
"Desire" to play,
Scrimmaging with black players,
Most memorable part of coaching,
Most memorable game—Crozier Tech.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1950s-1976
Bulk Dates: 1950s-1976
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