I've gotten several responses, the most recent from former Mohawk Chuck Hope in Virginia, and look forward to more. Here is the skinny on the All Star coaches from the AAA. By the way, Lady Mohawk Kelsey Nagy has been selected to play in the contest, to go along with her All-State honors. More on that to come.

AHSCA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANNOUCES

COACHING STAFFS FOR THE 2010 ALL-STAR GAMES

The president of the Arkansas High School Coaches Association, Trent Tipton of Morrilton, announced the names of the head coaches and staffs for the 2010 Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Football and Volleyball Games, along with the staffs of the Cheer and Dance squads.

The news conference was held at the Arkansas Activities Association office.

This summer's game will mark the 55th year of All-Star competition for football and basketball and the 9th year of competition for volleyball. It is the second year for cheer and dance participation.

Tyson and the Arkansas Army National Guard will be the co-named sponsors of the All-Star Games. State Farm Insurance is the sponsor of awards.

Head coach for the East Football squad is Paul Johnston of Bald Knob. Coach Johnston's staff will consist of Brad Bolding of North Little Rock, Van Paschal of Monticello, Jon Bradley of Cave City, David Carpenter of Junction City, William Hardiman of Little Rock Parkview and Mason Moody of Bald Knob.

Head coach for the West Football squad is Tommy Gilleran of Fountain Lake. Coach Gilleran's staff will consist of Randy Tribble of Greenbrier, Josh Jones of Magazine, Chris Wood of Springdale Har-Ber, Bill Harrelson of Gravette, George Shelton of Watson Chapel and David DeArmon of Fountain Lake.

The 2010 All-Star Football game will be held on Friday, June 25, at Reynolds Razorback Stadium on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. Kick off is set for 7:00 p.m.

Head coach for the East Volleyball squad is Lisa Beasley of Marion. Coach Beasley will be assisted by Kelly O'Rourke of Mount St. Mary, Vickie Gatewood of Nettleton and Melissa Williams of Piggott.

Head coach for the West Volleyball squad is Angie Baker of Huntsville. Coach Baker will be assisted by Brandy Chumley of Benton, Jessica Phelan of Fayetteville and Brent Reeves of Mansfield.

The 2010 All-Star Volleyball game will be held on Wednesday, June 23, at Barnhill Arena on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville starting at 7:00 p.m.

Caroline Crawford of Jonesboro will serve as the head coach of the East All-Star Cheer squad. Coach Crawford will be assisted by Melissa Duncan of Sylvan Hills, Darla McCreless of Greene County Tech and Meghan Ables of Stuttgart.

Karen Hilborn of Benton will serve as the head coach of the West All-Star Cheer squad. Coach Hilborn will be assisted by Tracy Kaufman of Bentonville, Courtney Hurst of Pea Ridge and Kim Cox of Blevins.

Mari Newby of Van Buren will serve as the head coach of the East All-Star Dance squad. Coach Newby will be assisted by Sonya Williams of Conway, Paula Eaton of Valley View and Elizabeth Crowson of Jonesboro.

Tonja Bolding of Hot Springs Lakeside will serve as the head coach of the West All-Star Dance squad. Coach Bolding will be assisted by Anne Martfeld of Springdale Har-Ber.

The Arkansas High School Coaches Association Clinic will be held June 23-25, 2010, at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Fayetteville. Several Arkansas High School coaches and college coaches will be featured speakers during the week.