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Former Steamboat Springs assistant basketball coach Mike Moskowitz is looking to change the basketball landscape at Western State College. Along with a tireless work ethic, Moskowitz is involving the community with such aspects as his Team Triple Threat. Every 3-pointer the Mountaineers this season will contribute money to cancer and diabetes research as well as athletic scholarships.
Moskowitz putting stamp on Western State program
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New Western State men's basketball coach Mike Moskowitz looks on during practice. Moskowitz - a former Steamboat Springs assistant boys basketball coach is looking to get the Mountaineers back on track.
How to help
As part of his commitment to the community, Western State College men's basketball coach Mike Moskowitz has started Team Triple Threat. Moskowitz is asking people to pledge a certain amount for each 3-pointer made by the Western State men's basketball team this year. All the proceeds will go to The American Cancer Society, The American Diabetes Association and to help fund scholarships at Western State. All of the donations are tax deductible. Anyone interested in donating to Team Triple Threat should contact Moskowitz at mmoskowitz@western.edu or call 970-943-2134. Moskowitz will be in constant contact with those who donate throughout the season.
Steamboat Springs — Seven months after Mike Moskowitz took over the Western State College men's basketball program, the former Steamboat Springs assistant coach is making a name for himself in Gunnison.
But that's to be expected from Moskowitz, who worked with the boys basketball team at Steamboat Springs High School from 1997 to 2000 under head coach - and his father-in-law - Kelly Meek.
"He has a tremendous work ethic," Meek said of Moskowitz. "There's no doubt about it, he's given the kids a lot of energy. His face is on the program. He's stamped it with his energy. There's not going to be a kid that outworks him."
It's no secret that the job Moskowitz took was a tough one.
The Mountaineers haven't made the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament in eight years. They haven't finished better than .500 in almost a decade.
But Moskowitz is out to change that.
He's been tirelessly recruiting and working with players day-in and day-out. It often involves long hours and lots of effort, but Moskowitz said that's something he thoroughly enjoys.
"It's a 24-hour job if you want to be good at it," Moskowitz said. "I'm driven to be better. I'm driven to work hard."
While winning and improving certainly are on Moskowitz's mind, he's also striving to bring together the community, school and the program - a unity that Moskowitz said is as important to a successful program as good players.
"The community support here is great," Moskowitz said. "Everyone. From the president down to the (athletic director)."
His latest effort is Team Triple Threat. Moskowitz is asking people to donate money for every 3-pointer his team makes this year. All the money benefits The American Cancer Society, The American Diabetes Association and scholarships at Western State.
"My biggest thing teaching through our program is well-rounded individuals and service," Moskowitz said. "It's about giving back to others. It's a way we can incorporate basketball into the community. Think if we get $100 worth of contributions and we hit 15 3's one night, that's $1,500 for great causes."
Western State's first regular season game is Nov. 16 against Johnson and Wales.
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