Briding the Gaps Community Health symposium

Posted by on August 08, 2011

a chance to network with Philadelphia’s health and social services community

Join the Bridging the Gaps (BTG) Network for its 21st Annual Symposium with guest speaker Bob Hurley.
Friday, September 16, 2011, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Rodeph Shalom, 615 North Broad Street

Head coach for St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, NJ, Bob Hurly is the second high school coach in history to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He has spent nearly 40 years mentoring, motivating and serving young people. This year, the BTG Symposium moves to a new half-day format. Share this information-packed morning of discussion with individuals concerned about health and well-being in urban communities. For information, call 215-898-4141, e-mail [email protected] or visit http://www.bridgingthegaps.info.

A former high school and college basketball player, Bob Hurley has been the head coach for St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, N.J., for 38 years. With a career record of 1017-110, he is the winningest high school coach in New Jersey history. In 2008 he entered the national record books with 25 all-time state titles and six undefeated seasons. Three times USA Today named him National High School Coach of the Year. Hurley has mentored 150 players who received college scholarships; five players have gone on to the NBA and two to major league baseball. Only the second high school coach ever to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Hurley has spent a lifetime motivating and guiding others in athletics and in life.

Who Will Be There?
Students and Faculty
Academic Preceptors
Community Preceptors
Social Service
Organizations
Community Health
Organizations
Grantmakers
Community Members
BTG Program Alumni
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