Gary S. Waters

Former Head basketball coach at Kent State University, Rutgers University and Cleveland State University. Inducted into 3 Hall of Fames.

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It’s that time of the year, when the excitement of basketball is upon us. Parity is happening all across the country. Power five schools are upsetting one another, and the mid-major schools are holding their own. Parity has finally come!!!

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Thanks to everyone who have wished me a happy birthday today. God bless you all! GWATERS

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I’m sending out a special prayer for the family of Tony Tolbert. My God rest his soul and provide peace to his loved ones. GWATERS

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I’m sending out a special prayer for the family of Tony Tolbert. My God rest his soul and provide peace to his loved ones. GWATERS

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Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers throughout the country. My mother, Hattie Elizabeth Waters has long passed, but she remains w/ me in heart and spirit. Please honor your mother on this day and everyday!

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Congratulations to Cooper Heck, the son of Kevin & Dawn Heck for the successful completion of your college degree. The Waters are so very proud of you.

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The college basketball profession has lost a number of outstanding coaches during this unprecedented year. But there is one coach who’s name l don’t want it to go unnoticed, Jimmy Collins. God rest his soul! GWATERS

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Tonight the NCAA Men’s College Basketball will crown a national champion. The tournament has proceeded well during these uncertain times, and l hope there will be no glitches. I have truly enjoyed this year’s tournament. Have you?

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I wish you all a Happy Resurrection Sunday. Please enjoy this wonderful day and share the good news w/ anyone who wants to hear it. Much love! GWATERS

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There are four teams that can stake a claim on the NCAA National Championship. Gonzaga, UCLA, Baylor and Houston are the candidates. Which one are you rooting for? Enjoy the finals!

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The NCAA is about to go into the second week of the tournament, and we haven’t been disappointed yet. It’s great to be back to witness all the different upsets. The most exciting time in sports! GWATERS

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Congratulations to Dennis Gates and the Cleveland State Vikings on a job well done. We, as the Viking Nation, are proud to say, you have brought back Cleveland State Basketball to prominence. Enjoy! GWATERS

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It was great to be a part Al Littlejohn 80th birthday celebration. May he celebrate many more throughout his lifetime. Much love! GWATERS

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Book Alert!!!!!
If you have not acquired your book yet, “Ten Principles of a Character Coach”, you can purchase it on Amazon and at Barnes & Nobles. Get yours soon! Happy Valentine’s Day! Coach Gary Waters

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A tribute to one of the best college basketball coaches in NCAA history. I had the privilege to coach against John Chaney on four different occasions. Each time l came away feeling, he was one of the most disciplined coaches l had ever faced. God bless his soul! GWATERS

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Happy birthday to my beautiful and loving wife, Bernadette Waters. She has been the love of my life for 48 years. When asked, would l do it all over again? My answer is absolutely, yes. Have a wonderful day, my love! GWATERS

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Congratulations to President Joseph Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris! God bless America today for the peaceful transition of our political democracy.

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I would like to thank Dan Dakich, an ESPN analyst for acknowledging me on his list of top ten college coaches of the modern era. It’s truly an honor to be mentioned amongst these greats; such a Bobby Knight, the Bennett’s, John Beilein, and Tom Izzo. This is great company!

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Character is at the forefront of my thinking, please come and join me! GWATERS