1) What is your full name and team name?

Carlo Crockom, Az Prowlers, Youth Basketball

2) Why did you pick that team name?

When we first started AAU 12 years ago we had a kid playing defense and he looked like a prowler in the night. He tried to sneak up on you when they knew he was coming, haha, it was too funny so the kids wanted the name AZ Prowlers.

3) Who would you compare your coaching style to and why?

Jerry Tarkanian cause he had a towel with him at all times and he couldnt coach without it, also he was so quiet at the same time, so well respected,plus he was smooth, no stress at all. People say that about me all the time, also, I can't coach without my marker in my hand at all times, and I've had the same marker for 8 years now.

4) Why did you become a coach?

It started for my boys and then exculated into this, I love being a coach, I get to make a difference in a kids life hopefully the stuff I tell them and coach them on life more than just a game or season. There are too many top athletes these days that think everything is given to them and then at the end of the day they can't for crazy reasons understand that someone could have simply helped them through the true process of sports and life,like GRADES,SAT,ACT,COMMUNITY SERVICE and RESPECT for others.

5) What kind of player do you look for?

Well, every coach looks for the dream player athletic and coachable and height, but I look for a team player who has heart and loves the game!

6) What have you accomplished as a coach?

I can go on and on with accomplishments that I had received in the years, but really the thing that sticks in my mind is two National Championships.

7) Where do you want your players  to be 4 years from now, 10 years from now?

In 4 years I would love them to get a scholarship in academics and a for sure back up plan with a basketball scholarship. In 10 years I know they will be a great citizen to their community and to be successful at whatever they want to be, hopefully, a great coach.

Prowlers are having try outs for next year on August 16th 9am at Willow Canyon High School in Surprise, Az. 9u-14u Boys National and In-State teams in each division.