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- John Wall Bids Adieu
Kentucky freshman John Wall held a press conference in Memorial Gymnasium on Thursday to announce he would be entering the 2010 NBA Draft.

- Calipari Family Foundation
Help support Coach Cal's Charities today.

- Coach Calipari on Signing Day on ESPNU
It was a busy day all across the nation on Signing Day 2010. ESPNU needed someone to put it all in perspective, so they called upon Coach Cal.

- Calipari Edition Maker's Bottles Move Out the Door
A special video of Liquor Barn's selling of the Calipari bottle.

- Coach Cal Makes the Media Rounds
Coach Calipari had a full slate of media responsibilities prior to Friday's practice. CoachCal.com tagged along.

- Cornell Postgame and Pregame
Coach Calipari talks briefly with Tom Leach after the Cornell victory. Also, a glimpse of some fans who stood in the rain to cheer on the Cats as they went to shootaround on Thursday.

- Return of the HoodCam
CoachCal.com once again entrusted the mighty FlipCam to UK freshman Jon Hood. And again, he delivered solid gold

- Making of The Sporting News Photo Diary
The Sporting News assigned a photographer to follow the Cats during the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament. On Friday, in between game days, TSN's Mike DeCourcy showed a batch of the photos to Coach Calipari and got his comments on them.
The pictures are scheduled to run in this week's edition of TSN. Here is a video preview of what you can expect to see in print.

- Bounce Back Tour
Coach at book signings

- Student Lottery Madness
CoachCal.com videographer Ashley Welsh captured a minute of video from Tuesday night's student ticket lottery and it vividly illustrates the fever pitch of the student body for these Wildcats.

- Be There. . . College GameDay
Will YOU be there for College GameDay on February 13?

- Coach Calipari Interviewed on ESPNews
On Sunday afternoon Coach Calipari did a brief interview with ESPNews.

- We're No. 2!!!
Yes, he knows, No. 1 Texas lost on Monday night. But Coach Calipari cautions everyone that it's a long way between now and next Monday when the polls come out.

- Ashley Judd Visits Cats Locker Room
After the Auburn game, Ashley Judd found a captive audience in the UK locker room

- Watch Coach Cal Record a LexyCast
Coach Calipari is leading the way with another new form of social media - watch as he records a LexyCast

- Radio Monday
Coach Calipari does radio interviews with Dan Patrick and Mike Francesa

- Behind the Hoops for Haiti Telethon
Exclusive behind the scenes video from the WKYT studios and Sunday's "Hoops for Haiti" telethon

- Coach Discusses the NCAAs
A few minutes of Coach Calipari's meeting with the media after the NCAA Tournament field was announced.

- Selection Sunday
Join the team as they learn their fate

- Pre-Alabama SEC Tournament Game
Coach Calipari discusses the quarterfinal match-up with the Crimson Tide

- Blue Dust Covers Nashville
UK fans take over Nashville

- Coach Calipari Meets Media Before SEC Tourney
Coach Calipari had a press conference with local media on Tuesday and here are a few minutes from that meeting.

- Prepare for Battle with Nike
Part of Nike's "Back Your Squad" campaign, now running at nikebasketball.com.

- Mustang Cal-ly
Coach Calipari took delivery on a special “Coach Cal Edition 2010 Roush 427R Mustang” on Monday night. Here is exclusive video of his initial reaction to his new ride

- Pre Pre-SEC Tourney Teleconference
Coach Calipari discussed the SEC Tournament on Monday's teleconference.

- Bob Rotella Talks to the Cats
One of the greatest sports psychologists of our time, Dr. Bob Rotella, spoke to the UK basketball team last week. CoachCal.com paying members get exclusive access to this fascinating talk with Coach's great friend, Dr. Bob.

- Women's Hoops Sweep SEC Honors
Coach Calipari was thrilled to hear of the 3-sweep UK Hoops pulled off with honors going to Coach Mitchell and two players. The trio discusses the sweep in this video from Grace Kessler.

- Maker's Mark Bottle Announcement
Monday, a special announcement from Maker's Mark and UK was made. Guess who's going to be on a Maker's Bottle?

- Strunk, Magic and Dickie V.
The SMACK Master showed no fear at last Thursday's SC game in Rupp and landed some huge interviews with huge stars.

- Coach and Mad Dog on Sirius
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo had Coach Calipari on his show Wednesday night on Sirius Satellite radio. A couple of highlights from the 20 minute interview.

- Post Game From Georgia
Coach Calipari discusses the SEC title-clinching win at Georgia

- Georgia Smack
SMACK for the next-to-last regular season game of the year vs. Georgia

- Ashley Judd and Coach Cal
Ashley Judd and Coach Calipari meet for the first time, following UK's win over Georgia on Jan. 9, 2010

- SEC Teleconference 03.02.10
Coach Calipari's weekly teleconference from Monday, March 2

- Post Tennessee Video
A snippet of Coach Calipari as he meets with the media and then his postgame radio interview with Tom Leach in its entirety.

- Magic Johnson Speaks to Cats
Of the many special guests in attendance for the UK-SC game on Thursday night, maybe the highest profile was Magic Johnson. Here, in a CoachCal.com exclusive, is Magic's pre-game talk.

- Cal's Keys to the Game: South Carolina
Coach Calipari discusses the (non-) revenge factor for the South Carolina game.

- Wildcat SMACK: South Carolina (H)
Smack Master Strunk talks to Gumby Damn It and other felxible figures in this extended, mix version of SMACK

- Pre-South Carolina Media
Coach Calipari met with the media on Wednesday afternoon in advance of Thursday's game againt South Carolina. Topics ranged from the "revenge" factor to the play and temperment of Eric Bledsoe.

- Vandy Post Game
Coach John Calipari talks with Tom Leach after UK's 58-56 win over Vanderbilt in Nashville.

- Vanderbilt SMACK
SMACK Master Strunk goes looking for love smack again in this edition of SMACK. How in the world does videographer Ashley Welsh put up with this guy??!!!???

- Pre-Vandy Media Opportunity
Darius Miller, Ramon Harris and Coach Calipari meet the media on Friday afternoon

- This is Kentucky Basketball 02.21.10
A sneak peek at this week's episode of "This is Kentucky Basketbal" which includes a must-see Hot Seat interview with ESPN's Jeannine Edwards.

- Coach Talks About the UK Legacy
This refers to the "Golden Spike" section of the website in the Big Blue Nation Page.

- DirecTV Ad Shoot, Part 3 (Final)
The final installment of Coach Calipari's day of shooting the DirecTV commercial currently airing on DirecTV.

- Coach Cal Gets Professorial
Coach Calipari spoke to a class on Campus on Thursday. The visit was written about here in the Kentucky Kernel. We offer some video highlights.

- President's Scholarship Initiative Kick-Off
At GameDay on Saturday, UK President Lee Todd and Coach Calipari kicked off the President's scholarship initiative.

- Miss. State Post-Game
Coach Calipari meets with Tom Leach for post-game radio and then meets with the media at MSU

- RTL
Refuse to Lose

- SEC Teleconference 02.15.10
Coach talks about the Mississippi State game and also about the zone defense his team sees regularly.

- Coach Talks to Central Bank Employees
On Monday, Coach Calipari spoke to over 500 employees of Central Bank and was able to share time with his good friend and Central Bank's CEO, Luther Deaton.

- ESPN's GameDay, Part 2
CoachCal.com videographer and editor, Ashley Welsh, submits another tremendous look at Saturday's GameDay event at Rupp.

- Dancing Digger Does New Dance with Strunk
Thomas Strunk and videographer and editor Ashley Welsh had free run of Rupp on Saturday morning. They came back with a multi-part series that begins with this offering that includes Tom Leach, Digger Phelps and Rob Bromley.

- Wildcat SMACK: Tennessee
SmackMaster Strunk and videographer Ashley Welsh deliver another edition of SMACK

- DirecTV Mega March Madness Ad
Here is the ad that starts running this week featuring Coach Calipari for DirecTV.

- Coach Cal's Key's to the Game: TN
Coach's keys to the game for Tennessee

- Coach's National Commercial Set to Debut This Week
We're still in the middle of a frenzied February, but DirecTV is launching its Mega March Madness package this week.
In the national spot that starts airing this week (and will be presented here at CoachCal.com as well), Coach Calipari pores over stat sheets, video, and analytics and tells DirecTV customers about the advantages of its NCAA Tournament package.

- This is Kentucky Basketball Preview 2.14.10
A sneak peek into this week's edition of "This is Kentucky Basketball." Check local listings for air times.

- Jay Bilas Defends Coach Calipari
With GameDay in town, CoachCal.com was able to catch up with Jay Bilas and get a peek behind the scenes for the traveling road show of college hoops.

- Kujawskis vs. Delk/Padgett
The Hoops for Haiti 2-on-2 took place on Thursday at the Joe Craft Center - watch the Big Bully, Scott Padgett as he lets the young duo he and Tony Delk faced know about his feelings for their video!!!

- Big Cuz on Coach Mitchell's Ladies
DeMarcus Cousins discusses the success of UK's 20-win women's team.

- SLAM Cover Shoot
Coach Calipari and some Wildcats did a quick photo shoot Wednesday morning with photographer Atiba Jefferson.

- Coach on SEC Teleconference 2/8/10
Coach Calipari answers reporters' questions on Monday's SEC Teleconference

- Post LSU Video
Coach Calipari talks to the assembled media following the LSU victory and then with Tom Leach for his post-game radio show.

- Wildcat SMACK - LSU
Ryan Suckow delivers an abbreviated SMACK for the LSU game

- A Few Minutes With Cal Before LSU Trip
Coach Calipari met the media prior to practice on Friday - here's the first few minutes.

- This Is KY Basketball 2.7.10
A sneak peek into this week's edition of "This Is Kentucky Basketball." Check local listings for air times.

- Rupp Comes Alive for Ole Miss
Videographer Ashley Welsh put together this fabulous package to capture the atmosphere and enthusiasm of the Ole Miss game.

- Wildcat SMACK - Ole Miss
Better late than never, our man Strunk gets SMACK for the Ole Miss Rebels game

- Coach Cal's Keys to Game - Ole Miss
Coach Calipari discusses his keys to the Ole Miss game.

- SEC Teleconference Feb. 1 - On John Wall
Coach Calipari talks on the SEC's weekly teleconference and addresses the upcoming game with Ole Miss, Darius Miller, the differences between Memphis and UK and John Wall's supposed frustration.

- Matt Moves In, Episode 3
Join Matt Jones from Kentucky Sports Radio as he goes where he shouldn't inside the men's basketball office

- Coach Cal's Keys to Game - Vandy
Coach Calipari discussed how impressed he has been with Vanderbilt and also gives his plan for wearing sneakers on the sidelines today - at least for a little bit.

- Scholarship Initiative
Coach Calipari and UK president, Lee Todd, filmed some spots yesterday for the President's Scholarship Initiative which will get its official launch during the GameDay festivities in Rupp two weeks from today.

- This is KY BBall (1.31.10)
A preview of what you can expect to see on this week's edition of "This is Kentucky Basketball." Check local listings for airtimes in your area.

- LeBron Visits Cal
The team wore LeBron sneakers and then LeBron snuck in Coach's office post-game.

- Of All-Stars and Bounce Backs
Coach Calipari celebrates his past two point guards in recognition of their NBA accomplishments and talks about his current team's upcoming opportunity. Nearly seven minutes of how the Cats can grow from the South Carolina loss. Worth the time for sure.

- Coach Cal's Keys to Game - South Carolina
Before getting into his keys to tonight's game against South Carolina, Coach Calipari talks frankly about being almost "speechless" during today's historic phone call with President Barack Obama.

- President Obama Calls the Cats
President Barack Obama recognized Coach John Calipari and the UK basketball team on Tuesday with a special phone call to honor the team's Hoops for Haiti efforts.

- Wildcat SMACK - South Carolina
SMACK Master Strunk returns and a new videographer gets even more SMACK.

- Pre-President Call; Post-SC
Exclusive content from before President Obama's phone call to the team and also some of Coach Calipari from after the South Carolina game.

- Cal on SEC Teleconference
Coach Calipari answers questions on the 1.25.10 SEC teleconference.

- Coach at Brad's Game
Coach plays fan at Brad's basketball game.

- Coach Cal's Keys to Game -Arkansas
Coach discusses the difference between Arkansas from the beginning of the season to now and also has birthday wishes for a current Wildcat

- Cal at the Capitol
Coach Calipari visited Frankfort on Friday and it was anything but business as usual at the State House

- Wildcat SMACK - Arkansas
This edition of Wildcat SMACK introduces the world - or at least Big Blue Nation - to the SMACK Master - Strunk.

- "This Is Kentucky Basketball" 01.24.10
Take a look at what will be on this week's edition of "This is Kentucky Basketball" (Check local listings for airtimes).

- Cal on Dan Patrick
Coach Calipari appeared on the Dan Patrick Radio Show on Thursday morning. Here are some highlights.

- This is KY BBall (1.24.10)
A sneak peek at the "Hot Seat" segment of this week's "This Is Kentucky Basketball" TV show. Check local listings for airtimes on Sunday.

- Telethon Highlights
WKYT provides a look back at last Sunday's Hoops for Haiti telethon.

- Hoops for Haiti and Congressman Chandler
Coach announced the Hoops for Haiti telethon on Friday and Congressman Ben Chandler was on hand for it and practice

- Cal Postgame at Florida
Coach Calipari meets the media following the Florida win

- Pats and Cats
Patriots owner Bob Kraft visits a familiar place - the winning locker room - after UK's road win at Florida.

- Coach Cal's Keys to Game - Florida
Coach talks about another "Welcome to the SEC" game and some keys for overcoming the Gators' home court edge.

- Erin Andrews Interviews Coach Cal
ESPN's Erin Andrews interview Coach Calipari after Tuesday's shootaround and CoachCal.com was allowed to videotape the interview.

- Coach Cal Meets the Press pre-Florida
Coach Calipari met with the media before practice on Monday in advance of the team's trip to Gainesville.

- SEC Teleconference/Florida Preview
Coach Calipari's weekly appearance on the SEC teleconference and some talk about Florida and his relationship with head coach Billy Donovan

- Drake and Coach Calipari
Post-game highlights from the Louisville win

- Be Your Brothers' Keeper
Coach Calipari asks Big Blue Nation to respond with support and prayers for those affected by the earthquake in Haiti.


- Wisdom from Wooden
Coach Calipari discusses his call to John Wooden

- A Public Service Announcement from Coach Calipari
Coach Calipari has a New year's resolution he'd like you all to keep.

- Georgia Post-Game
Coach Calipari's first segment of his post game radio show after the Georgia win.

- Cal's Keys to the Game: Georgia
Coach Calipari discusses Mike Tomlin's visit to shootaround and whether his hoopsters could ever hang on the gridiron

- Mike Tomlin Talks About Cal and the Cats
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks about Coach Calipari, the honor of playing for a storied "franchise" and his love of college hoops.

- Wildcat SMACK - Georgia
UK fans get their SMACK on for the Georgia game

- Coach Calipari and Drake Share Some Post-Game Love
Some post-game scenes and a bit of radio from the Louisville win

- Coach Cal's Keys to Game - Louisville
Coach Calipari emphasizes that it's "January 2, not March 2" and offers insight into how physical he thinks the Cardinals will be in today's match-up

- Coach Calipari Discusses Louisville Game
The first five minutes of Coach Calipari's session with the media before the Louisville game

- Players Talk About Louisville Game
Darius Miller, Patrick Patterson and John Wall discuss the Louisville game


- Rupp Comes Alive
A few minutes in Rupp as it starts to gain occupants for last Saturday's game against Louisville.

- Coach's SEC Teleconference From Monday
Coach Calipari took part in his first SEC weekly teleconference and CoachCal.com was there exclusively in his office for the 7 minute Q&A.


- Come Bowl With Us
As college football's "bowl" season winds down, the UK Wildcats get in some "bowling" of their own.



- You're a Good Man, Coach Brooks
Coach Calipari shares a heartfelt goodbye with one of the men he first becmae friends with when he arrived in Lexington.

- Matt Moves In, Episode 1
In preparation for next week's under-authorized entrance into Coach Calipari's office, Matt Jones cruises around the outer halls of the UK Basketball lair.
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Never to late to give the gift of Cal!

- Cal's Keys to the Game: Hartford
Coach Calipari discusses a line-up change for tonight and what he hopes his team gets out of this contest.

- Togetherness
Coach Calipari discusses the bonding he is able to do with his team during this few weeks. Also, the team wishes you a happy new year.

- Hartford Postgame Radio
Coach Calipari's first segment of his post-game radio show after the Hartford game

- Coach Cal's Keys to Game - Drexel
Coach Calipari discusses the possibility of winning game No. 2000 for the UK program and how he feels about playing against his close friend and "brother," Bruiser Flint.

- Matt Moves In, Episode 2
Matt goes places in Coach Calipari's office that he DEFINITELY should not go!

- Cal pre-Drexel
Coach Calipari talks about having to face his close friend, Bruiser Flint, as the Cats make their first attempt to notch win No. 2,000

- A Visit to Coach Rupp's Grave
The full visit was show on this week's (Dec. 27) edition of "This is Kentucky Basketball." Here, are some behind the scenes moments from the visit by Coaches Calipari and Hall along with Herky Rupp, the son of Adolph.

- Riding the Rails with Rick Corman
Coach Calipari and his family were the guests of Rick Corman and his family on a special post-Christmas train trip to Midway. Rick was one of the first people Coach met when coming to Lexington and his story is one of inspiration and courage.

- Coach Post-Long Beach on Radio
Coach during the first segment of his post-game radio show after Long Beach State

- Keys to Game - Long Beach State
Coach Calipari offers a holiday greeting, followed by some thoughts on what it will take to get past a tough Long Beach State team

- Pre-Long Beach State and Post-UK2K
Coach Calipari discusses the 2,000 win; the Long Beach game; Muhammad Ali and much more

- CoachCal.com Members Have ALL the Fun
CoachCal.com members John Dorman and Michael Oppedahl show the benefits of membership (Videography by Grace Kessler)

- UK2K
Celebrate good times with Coach Calipari

- Bill Keightley Remembered - He Was a Friend of Ours
CoachCal.com Contributor Grace Kessler shared time with Van Florence last Thursday on the occasion of the birth of Mr. Wildcat, Bill Keightley.
Van shared wonderful memories of his dear friend and it is CoachCal.com's honor to present those to you.
As many still say of Mr. Bill, "He was a friend of mine. . "

- Austin Peay Post Game Radio
Coach Calipari talks about the need for thick skin


- Perry and Josh on this 3-game Stretch
Coach Calipari had talked about how the 3 game stretch with UNC, UConn and Indiana would tell him a lot about his team - and it did. But now another 3-game stretch begins against foes with lesser "brand recognition." Hear how Josh Harrellson and Perry Stevenson approach these games.

- Friday Presser
Coach Calipari addresses Coach Bobby Knight's comments for the first and only time during his Friday press conference. He then discusses preparing for Austin Peay


















- Part 4 of IMG Lunch - Final segment
Jim Nantz and Coach Calipari finish up their revealing conversation at last week's IMG-sponsored lunch

- Part 3 of IMG Lunch
Coach Calipari and Jim Nantz further discuss the UK job during last week's special lunch hosted by IMG








- Cal Video Chat - November 10
Get a look at what our PREMIUM members were able to take part in EXCLUSIVELY with Coach Caliapri on a live video chat Tuesday, November 10.
















































- Behind The Scenes of Chat With Cal
A look at what was happening on Cal's end during the first LIVE chat - Oct 8

- Jeannine Edwards Interview Pt. 2

- 42nd Annual Louisville Tip-Off Lunch
Cal at the 42nd annual Louisville Tip-Off Lunch

- Team Introduced At UK-Bama Game
Cal and Team take the field at the UK-Bama Game, Oct 3


- Music Madness
Cal and President Todd share time with new School of Music Service board on October 6



- EA Sports NCAA Basketball 2010
Behind the scenes EA Sports shoot with Cal

- Bringing Breakfast To KenTENTky
Cal making an early visit to campers



- UK-Bama Pregame
Cal and Team prior to the game

- KenTENTky
2009 Camp Calipari - The Line Forms Everywhere for Big Blue Madness Tickets!



- Interview Preparation
Cal speaks at Nike Villa 7 to Assistant Coaches in Las Vegas 7/21/09

- UK Football Practice
Coach Cal drops by UK Football Practice


- Surround Yourself With Good People
Cal speaks at Nike Villa 7 to Assistant Coaches in Las Vegas 7/21/09

- Coach Talks About Jodie
Cal talks about kids leaving for the NBA

- "What's In It For Me?"
Cal speaks at Nike Villa 7 to Assistant Coaches in Las Vegas 7/21/09

- Make Yourself Indispensable
Cal speaks at Nike Villa 7 to Assistant Coaches in Las Vegas 7/21/09

- "I Am Feeling Kentucky"
Coach talks about the dedication of UK players & fans

- Cal Answers the Question "Why UK"
Cal Answers the Question "Why UK"

- Daily Cal
- Tweets
- Cal's Charities
- What's New
"Bounce Back" Paperback Release Set for August 31
Coach Calipari's national best-seller, "Bounce Back," will be released in paperback format August 31, 2010.
The book, with its new cover, contains a new Epilogue from Coach and also, for the first time in print, the original version of Coach Cal's stirring Big Blue Madness 2009 speech.
Watch for news on Coach's "Bounce Back" Pep Rally Tour in the coming weeks.
Pre-orders for the paperback version are being accepted across the Internet. You can start here at our publisher's site!
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Cal's Charities

Bradley, John, Megan, Erin and Ellen.
We are very proud to have established the Calipari Family Foundation For Children, dedicated to the betterment of the lives of underprivileged children. We are currently in the process of identifying the primary charities we will be involved with in the Commonwealth as well as some organizations we worked with in Memphis.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with the donations we will be making in the coming months and years.
A portion of proceeds from this site will benefit the Calipari Family Foundation For Children. But it will be YOU, the CoachCal.com members, who decide where the monies go and how they are distributed. Each "season" throughout the academic year (Football, Basketball, Spring Sports and Summer) will culminate in an on-line poll where you, the user, will be able to designate which of a pre-determined number of charities will get what portion of that quarter's allotted donations. None of the chosen charities will be left out, but your votes will decide the percentage each organization receives.
More details on this innovative way to help our communities will follow in the coming weeks. For now, please remember that when you get involved with CoachCal.com through membership or purchases, you will be doing a huge service to help others in Big Blue Nation who need our support.
Latest Updates at CoachCal.com
| 07.22.10 6:22 am | Coach Cal's "ProCamp" presented by the Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation to Feature Wall, Cousins and Bledsoe | |
| 06.24.10 12:17 pm | Coach Cal Has Back-to-Back Impactful Days | |
| 06.15.10 4:28 pm | Menu Revealed for Coach Cal/Ashley Judd Dinner | |
| 06.09.10 10:17 am | Team Building Begins for 2010-11 | |
| 06.05.10 1:08 pm | Coach Cal Still Coaching the "Draft Cats" | |
| 05.25.10 11:48 am | Pre-Summer "State of the Cats" from Coach Calipari | |
| 05.05.10 11:42 am | Coach Cal and Mike Gottfried Talk About Team Focus | |
| 05.03.10 12:17 pm | Coach John Calipari Teams up with Mike Gottfried and Team Focus to Bring Mentoring Program to Kentucky | |
| 05.02.10 1:20 pm | Coach Calipari Announces Final Signing | |
| 04.23.10 2:26 pm | The John Calipari Basketball School | |
| 04.22.10 5:23 pm | The Kid Bids Adieu to Kentucky | |
| 04.22.10 5:11 pm | John Wall Bids Adieu | |
| 04.15.10 5:43 pm | DeMarcus Cousins Holds Final Press Conference | |
| 04.15.10 5:18 pm | DeMarcus Cousins Holds Final Press Conference | |
| 04.15.10 5:01 pm | ESPNU Talks to Coach Cal on Signing Day |







