| Elkhart Express |
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| Founded |
2006 |
| League |
IBL 2006-2008, 2010 |
| Team history |
Elkhart Express
2006-2009, 2010 |
| Arena |
North Side Gymnasium
2006-2008
TBA 2010 |
| Based in |
Elkhart, Indiana |
| Team colors |
Black, Royal Blue & Trophy Gold |
| Owner |
Pro Basketball Elkhart, LLC |
| Head coach |
Daimon Beathea |
| Championships |
2 (2006, 2007) |
| Division titles |
2 (2006, 2007) |
| Dancers |
LocoMotion |
| Mascot |
Ernie Express |
The Elkhart Express were an International Basketball League team based in Elkhart, Indiana. The team won the 2006 and 2007 IBL championships. The Express officially released that they were folding on January 5, 2009.[1] On January 18, 2010, head coach and founder Daimon Beathea announced that the team would return for the 2010 season, but gym agreements had not been finalized.[2]
[edit] 2006 season
The Express played home games at North Side Gym in Elkhart, which was the home for the IBL Championship and All-Star game. The Express dominated the league for most of the season, and crowds of over 2,000 were routine. At home, the Express won the championship 119-108 over the Columbus Cyclones.
[edit] Roster and coaching staff
Roster for the 2007 season
Elkhart Express
Coaching Staff |
| Head Coach |
Daimon Beathea |
| Assistant Coach |
Ramsey Nichols |
| Assistant Coach |
William Coatie |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach |
Michael Johnson |
| Team Scout |
Scott Sassaman |
| Physical Trainer |
Tom Brady |
| Team Doctor |
Dr. Ronald Downs, MD |
[edit] Season-by-season
| Regular Season |
| Year |
Wins |
Losses |
Percentage |
Division |
| 2006 |
23 |
2 |
.920 |
1st - East Division |
| 2007 |
23 |
4 |
.846 |
1st - East Division |
2006 and 2007 IBL Champions
[edit] All-stars
- Coleco Buie
- Cedric Moodie
- Tim Pledger
[edit] References
[edit] External links
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