Dave Almany-Dave began the Licking Summer Camps in 1993. He has overseen their growth for the past 17 years. Almany spent 14 years as a Head Boys Basketball Coach in Monroe City, MO, El Dorado, KS and Licking, MO. His teams appeared in four state final fours and compiled a win loss record of 286-97. He also served as a building principal for Licking High School and Pocahontas, AR High School. His is currently the Head Men’s and Women’s track coach and the assistant Women’s basketball coach at Fontbonne University in St. Louis, MO.

Jim Pritchett-Jim is a native of Lathrop, MO and has 11 years experience as a boys basketball and girls volleyball coach at Jefferson City MO High School  and Rolla MO High School. He is currently Principal at Mark Twain Elementary School in Rolla. Jim has been involved with the Licking Camps for the last 11 years.

Sam Potter-Sam is a long time successful high school girls basketball and volleyball coach. He is best known for his many successful seasons at Santa Fe, MO and Rolla, MO high schools. Potter is a member of the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He retired in 2004 after 32 years of full time teaching duties. This will be Sam’s 7^th year helping administrate our summer camps.