Dan Fukushima Lifetime Achievement Award
: Dan Fukushima was a member of Cal Coaches for 40 years (past-president and Hall-
of-Fame). Dan was the CCA representative to the Federated Council for 25 years. He coached
basketball at James Lick HS and Independence HS - both in San Jose. The gymnasium at Independence
is named in his honor. As an American-born son of Japanese immigrants, Dan was recognized as the
first Nisei to coach a California high school basketball team. He conducted clinics in Japan, USA, and
the World University Games. He taught English and Journalism. While coaching, he NEVER received
a technical foul. George "Bud" Presley - longtime coach at Menlo College says "Dan Fukushima has
done more for high school basketball than any man alive."
Dan passed away in 1998.
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Lavern "Cork" Haddan: Salinas, 1999
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Tim Jordan: Elk Grove, 2000
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Bob Mendoza: Los Angeles, 2001
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Frank Milo: Vallejo, 2002
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Cary Nerelli: Morro Bay, 2003
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Guin Boggs: Granite Bay, 2004
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Nori Parvin: Newberry Park, 2005
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Ron Limeberger: 2006
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Tree Plumbtree: 2006
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Bob Loureiro: Escalon H.S. Baseball, 2007
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