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Coaches to Help Rebuild Gulf Coast

AllCoachNetwork and coaches all across America have teamed up to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. A major online sports auction will highlight the effort, with one hundred percent of the proceeds going directly to Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization that builds homes for low incomes families. The website AllCoachesCare has been created to provide more information on to give coaches a place where they can make their contribution to the online auction.

The organizing committee has already confirmed participation from many high profile coaches, including Frank Beamer (Virginia Tech), Mike Krzyzewski (Duke), Lute Olson (Arizona) and Texas Tech head coach Bob Knight.

"America has the greatest reputation in the world for helping others whenever and wherever disaster strikes," says Knight. "Now, more than ever, it?s important for us to contribute to those who are in need. Your assistance is really beneficial and will be greatly welcomed and appreciated."