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Coach Gaglia

Coach Dominic Gaglia begins his 3rd year as Head Basketball Coach at LBHC. Hired only 4 days before the 2007-2008 season, Coach G brings 30+ years experience and a record of success in building teams quickly to Rams Basketball.

And the quick building process has begun at LBHC. In 2008-09, despite loss of seven signed players due to medical and visa issues, and only 7 home games, Coach G's first recruiting class recorded a SCHOOL RECORD with total(10). In the process, the Rams were among Region IX leaders in several team and individual categories and take great pride in having the FIRST EVER player selections to All-Region Team and All Academic All-Region Team(see below).

Optimism reins for 2009-2010 as Coach G's relentless pursuit to build success for Rams Basketball has brought recruits from the Bahamas, New Mexico, Arizona, Idaho, and Wyoming along with the best local players willing the meet the requirements and expectations in the classroom and on the court to satisfy NJCAA standards and the demanding competition in Region IX.

Coach G's accomplishments at the high school level include tripling the win totals from the previous year with his first 3 high school teams at Hays-Lodge Pole, girls (12) and boys(15), and Flaxville, girls (15), and winning the FIRST EVER Divisional Championship with a 4th Place State finish at Absarokee in only his 2nd year.

From there, Coach G joined the college ranks at Rocky Mountain College and served as Assistant Women’s Coach and later as Executive Director of the RMC Athletic Association for a total of 5 years. Again, in only his second year he helped lead the Lady Bears to a school record in wins (21) and FIRST EVER national ranking.

In addition to his High School and College contributions, Coach G served with Basketball Congress International (BCI) as Director / Coach of Montana BCI for 20 years. Named to the BCI Board of Directors in 1992, his was the only program nationwide serving both girls and boys and providing teams to each BCI age tournament. Highlights of his program include winning the 1993 & 2000 Senior Prep National Championships, 12 National Tournament trophy finishes, placing 21 players on the prestigious BCI All-American Team and placing over 400 players with college scholarships in 23 states.

Coach G also served briefly with the All-American Professional Basketball League.

In 1982, Coach G earned his Bachelor's degree from Eastern Montana College(MSU-B) in Broadfield Social Studies and is pursuing a Master's degree in Athletic Administration and Coaching from the United States Sports Academy.

Coach G resides in Billings with his bride of 27 years, Jackie. Dominic and Jackie have two children, Alexandria (20), a Junior at Carroll College and Damian(18), a Freshman at Montana State University - Billings.

2008-2009 RAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

School Record Season Wins - 10
All-Region Team Selection - Raylee Pretty Weasel
Academic All-Region Team Selection - Miranda Rowland
Regions #2 FT% TEAM
Regions #2 & #3 Individual Scorers
Regions #2 & #3 Individual FT%
Regions #5 Team 3 PT FG%
Regions #5 Individual Rebounder
Regions #5 Individual Assists
Regions #7 Team Defense FG%
Regions #8 Team Points Scored
Regions #10 Individual Steals

National Competition - National Exposure

• 25 Years of Basketball Experience in the High School, College & Professional Level
• 20 Years Involvement with Basketball Congress International - Named to BCI Board of Directors(1992)
• Served with All-American Professional Basketball League
• Coached at AA, A, B, & C Schools
• Head & Assistant Coach at High School and College Level
• Coached Montana BCI to 2000 National Championship - Phoenix, Arizona
• Coached Montana BCI to 1993 National Championship - El Paso, Texas
• Coached Montana BCI to 12 National Tournamnet Trophy Finishes
• Coached 21 Montana BCI Players to BCI All-American Teams
• Served as Executive Director of Rocky Mountain College Athletic Association
• As Assistant, Helped Coach Rocky Mountain College Women to School Record 21 Wins
• As Assistant, Helped Coach Rocky Mountain College Women to First Ever National Ranking
• Coached Absarokee High to Schools First Ever Divisional Championship & 4th Place State Finish

Testimonials

"Coach Gaglia is filled with endless energy and enthusiasm. He is an outstanding motivator who works extremely hard in the recruitment and development of players. Most important of all, Dominic has great rapport with all the players and the nation's High School and College coaches."

Justin Peterson
Basketball Congress International

"I have come to respect Coach Gaglia as an excellent recruiter, public relations person and basketball coach. He has outstanding knowledge and possesses great professional stature. His work ethic is tremendous, moral character excellent, his love and enthusiasm for his people and the game of basketball is just great."

Frank McCarthy, Head Coach
Sheridan College

"Coach Gaglia's competative and intense nature is an obvious example of his dedication and commitment to excellence. He has helped many young Montana players take their careers to the next level. He has prepared them to make the adjustment from high school to college and I believe has made the transition a lot easier."

Rachelle Gardner, Assistant Coach
Weber State University