PELLA GENERATING INTEREST AT LUTHER COLLEGE

JOSH PELLA OF CHAMPLIN PARK HS AND 43 HOOPS is generating interest at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Mark Franzen is the head coach.

Boys Basketball Team Camp
July 17-18, 2009
Camp Directors
Mark FranzenHead Men’s Basketball Coach
Coach Franzen just completed his third season at the helm for the Norse basketball program. He has 17 years of experience directing team camps. Prior to coming to Luther, Coach Franzen spent two seasons as head coach at Nebraska Wesleyan University, six season as assistant coach at Wartburg College, and two seasons as assistant coach at Coe College. While at Wartburg, the Knights posted four 20-win seasons and captured the 2001 Iowa Conference regular season championship. ip.

Tim SchuringAssistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Coach Schuring joined the Luther staff in 2006. Previously, he coached intercollegiate basketball for nine seasons, including stops at iowa Wesleyan, The University of Saint Mary, and Dakota State University. He has 12 years of experience directing team upcoming season.

Team Camp Goal
The Luther College Boys Basketball Team Camp is designed to give high school teams from Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin the opportunity to compete against each other in a controlled, competitive environment. Teams who attend camp use each game as preparation for the upcoming season.
About Luther:

Located in the small northeast Iowa town of Decorah, Luther College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution of about 2,500 students. The college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree. Its mission statement emphasizes faith, leadership, and community service. Luther College provides equal opportunity for all qualified persons in its educational programs and activities.