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Celtics’ Dr. Edward Lacerte to be Inducted Into NE Basketball Hall of Fame

Dr. Edward J. Lacerte will be inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame at the DCU Center in Worcester on Saturday, August 8th. He will join other honorees who have each contributed to the legacy of New England Basketball.

“After knowing Ed as a player and an executive for 28 years, his dedication to both the team and to advancing the athletic training field is unparalleled,” said Celtics President of Basketball Operations, Danny Ainge. “His induction into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame is well-deserved and recognizes his continued commitment in the sports world.”

Lacerte has been the Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist for the Boston Celtics for 28 seasons, making him the longest-tenured athletic trainer in the history of the club. Additionally, he has served as the Treasurer of the National Basketball Association Trainer’s Association (“NBATA”) for the past 27 NBA seasons and has recently joined the NBA Sports Science Committee. Lacerte was honored as the Joe O’Toole NBA Athletic Trainer of the Year in 1993, 2012 and 2015.

Outside of his work with the Celtics, Lacerte was the Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist for three Olympic Sports Festivals (1987, 1989 and 1990), the 1991 Junior World Championships, the 1994 World Cup, and the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Gymnastic Trials. His Olympic experience culminated during the 1992 Olympic Games as the Athletic Trainer with the US Olympic Basketball “Dream Team” in Barcelona, Spain. Additionally, he has been an Athletic Trainer at three NBA All-Star Games (1998, 2000 and 2010).

As recognition for his exceptional service and dedication to the NBA and NBATA, Lacerte was honored as the first recipient of the Ed Lacerte Service Award in July 2009. He has continued to grow and learn within the realm of Sports Medicine. In addition to being an Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist, he is a Sports Clinical Specialist (APTA), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM) and has acquired his Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Ed and his wife, Maureen, have five children: Devin, Taylor, Arianna, Graham and Thea. The family lives in Westford, MA.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/pressrelease/celtics-dr.-edward-lacerte-be-inducted-ne-basketball-hall-fame

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UConn Athletic Trainer Ragle Headed For N.E. Basketball Hall Of Fame

Rosemary Ragle, UConn’s head athletic trainer for women’s basketball for the past 15 years, will be among those inducted Saturday into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame at the DCU Center in Worcester.

Ragle’s work has been critical to the rehabilitation and recovery of just about every Husky who has been injured since she was assigned to the program in 1999. UConn has won nine national championships since.

“As I sit in my new office, I am surrounded by pictures I’ve taken with the players over the years,” said Ragle. “I hate to say anything that makes it appear as if I am bragging, but I think I do a nice job connecting with the young women in the program. I honestly feel that’s been my best contribution.”

Ragle has been at UConn for 18 years. She also worked with the UConn men’s and women’s track and field teams, women’s volleyball team, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams, and rowing.

“I try to give them [the players] confidence that they will come back [from injury],” said Ragle. “But one my favorite things is the creativity that comes with the rehabilitation process. It’s gratifying to know they have had the faith in me that I will help return them in great form.”

Ragle, who said her original plan was to stay at UConn for three years, graduated from Troy University in 1996 with a degree in athletic training. She was awarded a scholarship to Louisiana State University as a graduate assistant and completed her master’s degree in exercise science in 1998.

Her relationship with UConn’s players does not end with graduation. Many, such as Sue Bird, have sought her advice and counsel after becoming professionals.

“That’s why I put in these hours and do what I do,” Ragle said.

UConn-Maryland Set

UConn completed its 2015-16 nonconference schedule Wednesday by announcing that it will play Maryland Dec. 28 in the Maggie Dixon Classic at Madison Square Garden (8:30 p.m., ESPN2).

The game will begin a three-game series between the programs, which played in last year’s national semifinals in Tampa, Fla. UConn will travel to Maryland in 2016-17 and the Terps will play at UConn during the 2017-18 season.
This season, Maryland will feature freshman Kiah Gillespie, the high school All-American from Hartford’s Capital Prep. This will be Maryland’s first appearance in the Maggie Dixon Classic; the Huskies will be participating in the game for the fifth time.

UConn’s quest for a fourth straight national championship will include 11 nonconference games, including four at home. The Huskies open the regular season in Columbus, Ohio, on Nov. 16 against Ohio State. UConn’s home opener is Nov. 23 against Kansas State.

 

ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-womens-basketball/hc-uconn-women-basketball-maryland-0806-20150805-story.html