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National Wheelchair Basketball Association Champions

2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997

It's ability, not disability that counts

Coach Dug Jones

“It is better to regret what you did than what you didn’t!”

Coach: Dug JonesCoach Dug Jones - A “players coach” that emphasizes purposefulness on the court, Dug has six NWBA championships (5 as a player) on his resume.

Born: Ashland, Kentucky on September 20th, 1958
Lives: Gainesville, Florida
Works: Assistant Vice President for Economic Development at Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville Florida.
Education: Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation, Masters in Counseling Education, and Juris Doctorate (Law Degree) all from the University of Florida.
Disability: T-7 paraplegia at age 17



 

Coach Dug JonesIn his spare time: Dug likes following Santa Fe Community College and University of Florida sports.

Admires: Audrey Hepburn

Other Talents: Movie stunt work (Bad Boys w/ Will Smith and Martin Lawrence)

Best team basketball moment: 2003 Division 1 NWBT Championship

Best personal basketball moment: 1998 World Club Team Championship (Madrid)