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testimonials

I had no scholarship offers untill Recreational Debut helped me and I proud to say I got a full scholarship to Delta, unblievable.

Derico Sanders
Creston High

Dennis not only is your program promising things, it is delivering. I coached high school basketball for 24 years and you were extremely helpful in the recruiting process. With your acknowledgement letter was the key in getting the ball rolling

Jeff Walker
Cedar Springs High School

When I got my scholarship to the University of Colorado of the Big 12 to play basketball it was the greatest thrill I have ever had.

Micah Bell
Wyoming Park High School, Wyoming Mi.

Jeff Walker
Cedar Springs High School

Recreational Debut changed my life by helping me get a full scholarship to division 1 University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

Bobby Springer
former Union High Basketball star

Recreational Debut is a program that has been needed for our kids for a long time.

Bennette Gay
former coach Creston High School

Dennis before your program my son Alex had only one call from coaches now he is getting several, we are excited and thank you.

Joe Rogers
Comstock Park

About the Staff

All of the Recreational Debut staff have been through the recruiting process and know how to get results.

Dennis Bell

president
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sport: Basketball
college: Drake University
professional: New York Knicks

Dennis grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio before attending Gulf Coast Jr. College in Panama City, Florida where he was a first team All American. From there he attended Drake University where he graduated and was first team All Missouri Valley. Dennis then was drafted by the NY Knicks in 1973 and was part of the Knicks organization from 1974-1976. From there he played in Europe and finished his career in the Eastern League now the CBA. Dennis went on to get his MBA from Grand Valley State University after starting Recreational Debut in 1984.

Greg Stemrick

Defensive Back

sport: Football
college: Colorado State
professional: NFL Houston Oilers/New Orlean Saints

Greg Stemrick played his college football at Colorado State University. Greg was drafted by the Houston Oilers where he played from 1975 to 1982 before being traded to the New Orleans Saints where he finished out his professional career in 1983. Greg was voted to the pro bowl in 1980 and was one of the Oilers mainstay in the defensive back field.

Steve Bell

Tight End

sport: Football
college: Cincinnati

Steve Bell was all state in three sports at Wyoming High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he lettered in basketball, football and track. Steve was inducted into the the schools hall of fame and was one of the greatest athletes in school history. Steve went on to play football at the University of Cincinnati on a full scholarship before coaching at his alma mater, Wyoming High School

Bennette Gay

Coach

sport: Basketball
college: Eastern Michigan

Bennette Gay was an outstanding basketball player at Creston high school in Grand Rapids, Mi. Bennette went on to play at Eastern Michigan before becoming one of the best coaches in the history of Grand Rapid's sports. Bennette has helped many student athletes go to Division 1,2, 3, and community colleges. His 20 years of coaching is a testament to his commitment to our youth of today.

Ed Pipes

Coach

sport: Basketball
college: Oklahoma Christian

Ed Pipes is one of the best college coaches today. Ed has coached at the community college level, division 2 and division 1. He was the head coach at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs where he took a team that was 2-23 to 12-15 the following year. It was the greatest turnaround in school history and the seventh biggest turnaround in all of basketball. Ed also was the associate head coach of the US Virgin Islands team from 2005-07. He helped them qualify for the 2007 Pan Am games of Rio De Janerio and the Tournament of Americas in Las Vegas. Ed also was credited for helping US Virgin Islands win a silver medal in the Central Basketball Tournament in Panama City, Panama and the COCABA Tournament in Kingston, Jamaica.

Ed is now the assistant basketball coach at Tennessee State University-Division 1.

Bob Johnson

sport: Baseball
college: Saginaw Valley State University