Robert Love Appointed as USADB Special Assistant to Commissioner

September 30, 2009
The USADB Executive Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Love, of Fulton, MO as USADB as Special Assistant to the Commissioner. He can be reached at administrative@usadb.us.

Amy Ellis Appointed as Interim Secretary of USADB

September 21, 2009
The USADB Executive Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Ellis, of Spokane, WA as interim secretary. Born in Florida and raised in Seattle, Amy is a client advocate/ case manager with Eastern Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. She attended Washington School for the Deaf, then graduated from Washington State University with a BA. While attending WSU, she became a lifetime member of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology. After WSU, Amy went on to Lewis and Clark College to obtain her M.Ed. She taught in Washington State for 4 years, and she also teaches ASL online for a local community college.

She is also the President of Spokane County Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Amy enjoys sports, and coached high school basketball teams and cheer squads in addition to playing sports herself. She plays in a basketball league, indoor soccer league, and in the world largest 3-on-3 street basketball, Hoopfest. Besides sports, Amy enjoys traveling, camping and hiking. She is the proud mother of a ten year old daughter.

Welcome aboard, Amy!

Results of Basketball teams in Deaflympics

September 15, 2009
USA Men Basketball team won gold medal in Taipei over Lithuania 90-73. Congratulations!

USA Women Basketball team fell short but won silver medal. They lost to Sweden 61-52. It is Sweden's first time winning the gold.

You can see a video between USA and Sweden by clicking below: http://deafnation.com/deaflympicstv/videos/womens-basketball-sweden-vs-usa-gold-medal-match

On behalf of USADB Board, we want to thank everyone involved - from personnel, USADSF, coaches to players for their hard work in representing Deaf USA basketball community.

More information can be found on USA Deaflympics Website [view info]

Rough Draft of 2009 Financial Report Online

September 8, 2009
Brian Fruits, Treasurer, has completed a rough draft of the 2009 Financial report... [view report]

Coach K greets men's basketball team in DVD

September 1, 2009
Coach Westhoelter present a DVD for the Men's Basketball team - a message from Coach Mike Krzyzewski, head coach of USA Men's team... [view article]

Best of luck to teams going to Taipei...

August 26, 2009
I want to take this opportunity on behalf of the USADB Executive Board-- as you get ready to leave for Taipei -- to wish each of you a safe trip, a wonderful time, and many good memories.

Play clean, show good sportsmanship and pay it forward if the opportunity presents itself. Show the world your best side and represent the United States with honor and integrity. All of us back here in the USA are rooting for you!

Best of luck in your renewed quest for the GOLD!

Welcome Deputy Commissioner - Joey Baer

August 22, 2009
USADB welcomes Joey Baer as Deputy Commissioner. His contact infomation will be deputy@usadb.us

Law Committee

August 18, 2009
USADB Law Committee members are: Mark Alan Corson (FAAD), Paige Thompson-Matzker (MAAD) and Christina Costello (EAAD). They will select an interim Chair from within the committee until a Deputy Commissioner is selected or announced.

Regional Changes

There has been some regional changes. FWDBA and FAAD has merged and will be recognized as one region - FAAD. CAAD is now CBAD.

2009 HOD Minutes Posted

The 2009 House of Delegates Minutes are now posted for viewing. Keep in mind they are draft minutes until read and approved at 2010 HOD Meeting.

2009 Tournament Information/Results

The 2009 Tournament Information and Results are posted and available for viewing. Congratulations to the champions and runner ups.

Hall of Fame Inductees

Congratulations to those who got inducted to USADB Hall of Fame. More information can be found here.