Chris Van Pelt

Head Boys Basketball Coach Cowan High School | Apple Education Trainer

[Dan Dakich @dandakich]

No need for a shot clock in high school
High School sports aren’t supposed to “prepare players for the next level”
It’s simply competition between schools!!
No clock is the way the game is to be played at that level at least in Indiana
I applaud the decision

[Brandon Ramsey @BRamseyKSR]

The annual IBCA Coaches Clinic is officially underway!

Bradley head coach Brian Wardle is getting us started.

We appreciate Coach Wardle taking the time during a VERY busy time of year to come speak to our many excellent High School in attendance!

@IBCA_Coaches

[Butler Basketball @ButlerMBB]

Welcome back to Butler, Emerson! 🐶 🏀

📰: https://t.co/y7QJU5q2r9

[Dan Zaksheske @RealDanZak]

I asked Dan Hurley the same question I asked Tom Izzo: why does the media have a problem with coaches coaching players hard?

Hurley: "Society has gotten soft in a lot of ways... The real world is tough and cruel... I'm preparing my players for life."

[Chris Van Pelt @CoachCVP]

Lucas has always been a winner. Even as a freshman he was always putting in the work. Deserves all the success!

[The Star Press @TheStarPress]

How Lucas Bragg found his voice as the leader for Delta boys basketball https://t.co/FKwY5fvwJ3

[Chris Van Pelt @CoachCVP]

SOBH - Same Old Boring Habits

[The Star Press @TheStarPress]

'Boring basketball' a winning formula for Delta boys ahead of regional https://t.co/uUE0BBNpf6

[Cowan Athletics @Cowan_Athletics]

The Blackhawks come out on fire in the first quarter and lead Southwood 26-12 in Sectional #55. #BlackhawkPride @CowanBlackhawks

[Cowan Athletics @Cowan_Athletics]

The Blackhawks played well tonight as they beat Southern Wells 77-28. They will play Southwood at Wes-Del at 7:30pm next Wednesday, March 4th in Sectional 55. #BlackhawkPride @CowanBlackhawks

[Cowan Athletics @Cowan_Athletics]

Thank you to seniors Aidan, Jake, and Lucas. #BlackhawkPride @CowanBlackhawks

[Chris Van Pelt @CoachCVP]

Enjoyed my time at Delta and appreciate @detweiler_mark for everything he has taught me.

[Cade Hampton @CadeHamp10]

Cool moment postgame between Cowan’s @CoachCVP and Delta’s @detweiler_mark

Van Pelt began his coaching career as the JV assistant coach for Detweiler when the latter first arrived at Delta.

Tonight, they went head-to-head as head coaches for the first time:

[Cade Hampton @CadeHamp10]

@DHS_Broncos @Cowan_Athletics @brodyclifford0 END 3RD

@DHS_Broncos - 35
@Cowan_Athletics - 45

How in the WORLD did @brodyclifford0 get this shot off??? The junior guard drills an off-balance 3 at the buzzer to put the Blackhawks back up by double digits at the final break!

[Pat McAfee @PatMcAfeeShow]

Absolutely love this from Old Man Rivers..

Anybody can do nothing.. DON’T BE SCARED TO GO FOR IT

[Chris Van Pelt @CoachCVP]

Awesome day for Cowan Baseball and Basketball at Delaware Country Club!
Huge thanks to all the teams who joined us and to our amazing sponsors for making it possible!

[Chris Van Pelt @CoachCVP]

The wait is almost over! We are three months away from opening night at Hagerstown! Excited to get back in the gym next week! @Cowan_Athletics

[Trump International Scotland @TrumpScotland]

🏆 Congratulations to US born Bo Van Pelt - winner of the 2025 Staysure PGA Seniors Championship at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland! 🇺🇸👏

After a thrilling one-hole playoff against Darren Fichardt, Van Pelt sealed the victory with a final score of 285 (-3).

[Ball is Psych @BallisPsych]

“I genuinely believe that playing hard is a skill.”

— T.J. McConnell

[Chris Van Pelt @CoachCVP]

Chills

[Chris Van Pelt @CoachCVP]

Great week of getting better! 🏀
This game honors toughness!
Varsity. JV. Middle School. Elementary. All in the gym. All working. All in.

We’re building something bigger than ourselves.
Program first. Team first. This is Cowan Basketball!

[Cowan Blackhawk Baseball @Blackhawk_Base]

Congrats to Jaydon Auker, Luke Garrett, and Gentry Groves for their All-Delaware County selection! Also, congrats to Thomas Brooks for being named All-Delaware County Honorable Mention, Thomas Brooks! Great work! #FAM

[Chris Van Pelt @CoachCVP]

Open practice to the public tonight from 4-6 PM! Come watch us practice and get better! Parents please attend from 5:30 -6 for a brief meeting! @Cowan_Athletics