Category: Athletics

Dale Vos Inducted into the BCAM Hall of Fame

Dale Vos with his family following his induction into the BCAM Hall of Fame. Left to Right: Beth Vos, Dane Vos, Dale Vos, Zoey Vos and Erin Vos.

Longtime St. Clair County Community College (SC4) men’s basketball coach, Dale Vos, has been inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM) Hall of Fame. Vos accepted this prestigious award at the 39th Annual BCAM Hall of Fame Banquet, which was held Sunday, October 13 at the Auburn Hills Marriott in Pontiac.

Kirk Kramer, President of SC4, said, “Dale Vos deserves to be recognized for his years of success and dedication to student-athletes. SC4 is pleased to have others recognize Dale for what we benefit from on a daily basis which is his commitment and work in higher education and athletics. SC4 congratulates coach Vos on this well-deserved honor.”

Vos was recognized for his remarkable 30-year career leading the Skippers basketball teams to 504 wins between 1991 and 2021. He led the team to 3 district championships, 3 regional titles and 3 appearances in the NJCAA National Championships, with two of his teams reaching the Final Four.

“Dale has dedicated his career to serving others, positively impacting thousands of young adults during his time at SC4. He is highly respected for his contributions to the game of basketball and very deserving of this prestigious award,” said Pete Lacey, Chief Partnership Officer/Senior Vice President at SC4.

Prior to the BCAM Hall of Fame recognition, Vos collected a variety of other awards for his basketball coaching success, including being honored as the NJCAA Region 12 Coach of the Year and the BCAM Junior College Coach of the Year on three occasions. In 2021, Vos was named the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Coach of the Year. He was also awarded the MCCAA Eastern Conference Coach of the Year four times during his career.

St Clair County Community College (SC4) was founded in 1923 and is the only public higher education institution in the thumb of Michigan. SC4 is a comprehensive community college that provides certificates and degrees for employable skills and college credits that can be transferred to a four-year college or university. The college provides collegiate arts and athletics for the area and has been an asset for students and the Port Huron community for over one hundred years.

For media inquiries, please contact Sarah Rutallie, Chief of Staff/Senior Vice President, srutallie@sc4.edu

Track Added to Skippers Athletics  

St. Clair County Community College is adding men’s and women’s track teams to its athletic offerings for next year. The new offering will complement the very successful cross-country program which was added in 2016. The teams will compete in the spring as part of the National Junior College Athletic Association.  

“Our cross-country teams have attracted some excellent runners from the local area and beyond,” SC4 Athletic Director Dale Vos said. “We have had some outstanding teams and individuals for nearly a decade. The addition of track will allow our cross-country team members to compete in the spring and provide a new opportunity for sprinters and middle-distance runners to continue their career at SC4 and beyond.” 

The women’s cross-country and track teams will be led by head coach Andrea Rheaume, while Max Whittredge will lead the men’s teams. The teams are seeking an assistant coach. Interested candidates may apply online by visiting www.sc4.edu/jobs. 

With the addition of track, SC4 now provides 17 teams for students to compete at the collegiate level including baseball, basketball, bowling, cross-country, E-sports, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball and wheelchair basketball. 

Athletes interested in joining the Skippers track team can contact the athletic office at (810) 989-5670. 

For media inquiries, please contact Sarah Rutallie, Chief of Staff/Senior Vice President, at srutallie@sc4.edu or 810-989-5545 

SC4 announces winter 2024 camps

St. Clair County Community College (SC4) is pleased to announce four camps in baseball, basketball, softball and volleyball this winter.

“These camps provide a wonderful opportunity to learn from collegiate coaches, athletes and experts,” said SC4 Athletic Director Dale Vos. “We expect these camps to fill fast and look forward to helping young athletes learn new skills this winter to improve their future success.”

All athletic camps take place in the SC4 Fieldhouse.

Limited space is available for each of the camps. For more information and to register, visit sc4.edu/camps. Email drvos@sc4.edu or call (810) 989-5588 with questions.

SC4 names new Skippers Dance head coach

St. Clair County Community College (SC4) alumna and longtime dancer Abigail Davis has been named head coach of the Skippers Dance team.   

The co-ed, collegiate Skippers Dance team was created in 2019 and is open to any SC4 student who wishes to audition. The team performs at SC4 games and events throughout the year. The Skippers will also compete against other college and university dance teams.   

Davis, who currently works as a human resources coordinator at AGS Automotive, brings years of studio, competitive and ballroom dance experience to the Skippers team.   

“We’re excited to welcome Abigail as head coach of our Dance team,” said SC4 Director of Athletics Dale Vos. “Her experience and leadership will be a tremendous asset to the team and to this institution. We look forward to more students becoming actively involved on campus and continuing their passion for dance right here at SC4.”   

“I’m excited to be able to work with this team and give back to the dance community that gave so much to me growing up,” said Davis, who earned an Associate in Arts from SC4 before earning a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Oakland University. “I look forward to serving as a coach and mentor to the students, while also getting the chance to be creative.”  

Those interested in joining SC4’s Dance team should fill out the form at sc4.edu/campus-life/athletics/athlete-interest-form/, or reach out to Davis at (810) 305-9799 or aldavis@sc4.edu with questions.