VERMILLION, S.D.–South Dakota women's basketball head coach Dawn Plitzuweit invites girls entering grades 3-8 to join Coach P's Pack for its second season in 2017-18.
 
Membership to Coach P's Pack includes a two-hour clinic with Plitzuweit and the team, a T-shirt, letters from Coyote players throughout the season, free admission to a USD home game, a custom in-game video board message, coupon codes for discounted tickets and an invitation to Coach P's Pack Night.
 
"The mission of Coach P's Pack is to create a bond between our team and young girls in the community who love the game of basketball," said Plitzuweit. "The turnout of Coach P's Pack in its first season was incredible and we hope the program continues to thrive in year two. One of many advantages for the young girls who are members is the opportunity to interact with and look up to our players as role models.
 
"The positive energy that the Pack brought to our games last season was contagious. We hope the program continues to grow this season within the state of South Dakota and surrounding communities."
 
The basketball clinic will be held Oct. 1 from 1-3 p.m. with registration to begin at noon. Players will be provided with the opportunity to learn and improve on basketball fundamentals through drills, competition and fun games. The clinic will focus on passing, ball handling, shooting and concepts of the game.
 
Other perks include an invitation to Coach P's Pack Night on Feb. 1 as the Coyotes host Western Illinois. Members will be invited to a pre-game pizza party with Charlie Coyote and South Dakota athletes. They will also welcome the Coyotes onto the court with a tunnel ahead of starting lineups.
 
Parents can return the application with the $30 membership fee to the USD athletic department. Further details are provided on the attached flyer.