Danny Fish wants to fill both gyms at Warren County High School on Nov. 8 and the goal goes beyond helping young basketball players improve their games.
The Pioneers and Lady Pioneers will host a free basketball clinic from 2–4 p.m. at The Dalt next Sunday and will be accepting donations for the McMinnville Children’s Museum in honor of Stevana Bouldin. Open to students in grades 3–8, the event will bring together high school players, coaches and young basketball enthusiasts for an afternoon of skill building and service.
“I wanted to help. I think that that’s what we’re here to do,” Fish said during an interview on the Warren County Sports Authority’s Friday football broadcast. “We work in a service industry, and we’re here to serve, and we’re here to serve a community.”
The idea took shape after Fish heard Chris Sullens discuss Bouldin’s passing and her work toward making the children’s museum a reality during a WCSA show. Sullens encouraged listeners to support the project, even if they could only give a few dollars.
Fish called him the next day with an idea to do more.
With the Lady Pioneers and coach Kyle Turnham joining the effort, the basketball programs will offer the clinic at no charge. Fish stressed that all money raised will go directly to the museum.
“Warren County Schools does not get any of this money - the Pioneer basketball program is not getting any of this money,” Fish said. “None of this money is going to us. We’re just trying to do something as another service project.”
Fish is also challenging local businesses to match the day’s donations. That appeal already drew a commitment during the broadcast, with Sullens pledging a match through the WCSA/WCW business.
“The first $1,000 that comes in, we’re matching that to go to the Children’s Museum,” Sullens said.
Fish extended an invitation to former Pioneer players to return, spend time with the teams and help work with clinic participants. He said he had spoken with Bouldin’s family about the event and received their blessing.
The invitation also extends beyond Warren County. Students from neighboring communities are welcome to attend.
“I want to fill both gyms up,” Fish said. “And I think we can.”
